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François Marie Arouet de Voltaire: Letter to J. Wilkes: n.d.
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CMV33468
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The British Library
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Add MS 30877, fol.34
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to John Wilkes, dating to c.25 November 1764.
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Voltaire sends his thanks to Wilkes, noting that his courage sets Voltaire in flames, and that Wilkes charms him with his wit.
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Courage, Wit
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Letter
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ALS
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Ink on paper
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2 ff.
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