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Autograph letter from Voltaire to Alexandre Marie François de Paule de Dompierre d’Hornoy, written from Ferney and dated 13 December 1769 [D16038]
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CMV34899
Repository:
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, US
Shelfmark:
MA 2315, ‘Letter unsigned : [Ferney], to Alexandre Marie François de Paule de Dompierre d’Hornoy, 1769 Dec. 13.’
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Voicy le fait, mon cher justicier, qui ne dédaignez pas le plaisir honnête de la Comédie.
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Language(s):
French, Latin
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Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter from Voltaire to Alexandre Marie François de Paule de Dompierre d’Hornoy, written from Ferney and dated 13 December 1769.
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Letter
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Autograph
Physical Description
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Ink on paper
Extent:
2 pp.
Format:
12mo
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Undecorated
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History
Date:
13 December 1769
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Origin:
Ferney-Voltaire, France
Provenance:
Gifted to the Morgan Library by Theodore Besterman in 1964.
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