Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 12 — Correspondence of and Works by Others.
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Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 12 — Correspondence of and Works by Others.
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Correspondence and works of various individuals, collected by Benjamin Franklin.
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Included in the collection is: XLVII, 88. Voltaire, 1694-1778. to Madame Duboccage, 1777 November 2. L. 2p. Ferney. Reply about his tragedy “Alzire.” Says he is not a genius but a man of 84 weighed down with infirmities, half poet and of philosopher. Will soon rejoin his old masters, Socrates and Sophos. Compliments Mme. Duboccage. If he desired anything now, would be to return to Paris to enjoy her agreeable society. His niece has been very ill also. (In French. Copy) [D20876].
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