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Voltaire’s undated letter to “R” who is going to Berlin on an amorous mission, teasing him
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CMV32958
Repository:
New York Public Library
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*KGV++ (Voltaire. Selected Manuscripts) 08-42
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Incipit Diplomatic:
quae tibi tanta fuit berlinum causa vivendi?
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French, Latin
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Mr. R., c.1750.
Detailed Summary:
Voltaire writes to “R”, who is going to Berlin on an amorous mission, and teases him about his love affair.
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Berlin, Love
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Letter
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ALS
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Ink on paper
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1 f.
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1
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