The letter opens with a discussion of the “pecuniary vexations” of John W. Field and his wife, and a description of France. He encloses a copy of his Sonnets on the Erection of the Statue of Voltaire in Paris.

In the letter Charles-Marie de La Condamine writes with personal news, saying that he is 71 and must reduce his expenses. He notes that he is consequently thinking of selling his books and moving to live in London. He ends by talking about leading figures of the time, and discusses a statue that is being made of Voltaire.

The collection includes: XLII, 179. Le Roy, Jean Baptiste, 120-1800. to Benjamin Franklin, 1770 April 22. A.L. 4p. Plans for seeing Franklin in England before the end of the year. Has sent him his brother’s [Pierre LeRoy] work on the determination of longitude at sea. Promises to send him Abbe Galiani’s work, Sur les Commerces des Bles. Project to raise a statue to Voltaire before his death. Recommending his brother, the physician [Charles LeRoy], to Franklin and Mr. Pringle. (In French).

The minutes discuss a statue of Voltaire that had been commissioned to decorate the new room being prepared for the Institut National.

The minutes discuss a statue of Voltaire that had been commissioned to decorate the new room being prepared for the Institut National

The minutes discuss a statue of Voltaire that had been commissioned to decorate the new room being prepared for the Institut National.