Autograph letter from Voltaire to Louise Honorine Crozat du Châtel Choiseul, written from château de Ferney and dated 18 September 1769 [D15902].
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CMV36723
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5-240 (VII, f.95), ‘A Mme la duchesse de Choiseul, a Ferney, 18 septembre 1769 (M. 7667)’
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Autograph letter from Voltaire to Louise Honorine Crozat du Châtel Choiseul, written from château de Ferney and dated 18 September 1769 [D15902].
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The Besterman Collection, Geneva, photocopy
Content
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Madame, Vous n’êtes plus madame Gargantua et je ne m’appelle plus Guillemet.
Incipit Modernised:
Madame, Vous n’êtes plus madame Gargantua et je ne m’appelle plus Guillemet.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter from Voltaire to Louise Honorine Crozat du Châtel Choiseul, written from château de Ferney and dated 18 September 1769.
Detailed Summary:
In this letter, the writer addresses Madame, reflecting on past misunderstandings and the maligning of their reputation. They express disappointment over false attributions and slanderous claims made against them, particularly regarding the works of literature. The writer also conveys gratitude for Madame’s generosity and support, notably in helping a deserving physician. Despite their own misfortunes and the ill-treatment they have experienced, they commend Madame for her benevolence and reaffirm their respect and admiration.
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1 f.
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1
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The manuscript is bound with other documents in contemporary red morocco.
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18 September 1769
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Fernand Caussy, Inventaire des manuscrits de la bibliothèque de Voltaire conservée à la bibliothèque impériale publique de Saint-Pétersbourg (Geneva, Slatkine reprints, 1970)
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