Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to an unidentified recipient, written from Les Délices and dated 15 April [inédit]
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CMV37689
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RR Auction, Lot 717, ‘François-Marie Arouet Voltaire: Higher tax bracket? As an “ennobled,” Voltaire awaits an impending tax increase’
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Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to an unidentified recipient, written from Les Délices and dated 15 April [inédit]
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Content
Incipit Diplomatic:
Monsieur vous aviez demandé les papiers concernant le pays de Gex
Incipit Modernised:
Monsieur, vous aviez demandé les papiers concernant le Pays de Gex.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to an unidentified recipient, written from Les Délices and dated 15 April.
Detailed Summary:
Voltaire notes that the recipient had asked him for documents concerning the Pays de Gex whilst he was at Tourney and that he is sending now all that he has been able to find. He adds that he does not believe a tax on the nobility will be levied this year, though it seems that the controleur général is committed to the operation. He ends the letter by saying that he awaits the recipient’s orders as to whether to press ahead or postpone the matter kindly entrusted to him, adding that the recipient can count on his unwavering devotion.
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Physical Description
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Extent:
1 f.
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191 x 152 mm
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1
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The letter is unbound but framed.
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Undecorated
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A translation of the text is included with the MS.
History
Date:
15 April [?]
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Origin (transcript):
aux délices
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Provenance:
Passed at the RR Auction sale (Lot 717) on 17 June 2009 where it sold for $3,327.
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