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The copy begins at l.244 of the text and runs to l.276.
The MS was composed, according to a notes in Voltaire’s hand on f.79v, f.81r, f.95v, and f.98r, between 6 November 1759 and 12 February 1760. The notes states that the MS was composed at Les Délices. F.1-80 are written primarily in Wagnière’s hand with corrections by Voltaire. F.81-99 are written primarily in Voltaire’s hand. The first half seems to be a clean copy of the text. The second half appears to be a working document.
The letter contains a poem known as ‘A Monsieur D[es] M[ahis]’.
Voltaire’s candidature was supported by six individuals between 1 April and 10 October 1743. His supporters were:
- George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield
- James Jurin
- Martin Folkes
- Shallett Turner
- William Jones
- James Bradley
His election was confirmed by Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond and Aubigny on 3 November that year.
Voltaire signs the letter as: ‘le vieux mouton broutant au pied des alpes’.