Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jacob Bouthillier de Beaumont, written from Ferney and dated 20 August 1765 [D12840]
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CMV:
CMV35608
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Français 12935 (fol.27)
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jacob Bouthillier de Beaumont, written from Ferney and dated 20 August 1765 [D12840]
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Bibliothèque nationale de France, MF 23569
Content
People:
Incipit Diplomatic:
jay lhonneur Monsieur de vous envoier les 5 lettres de change cy jointes sur Paris et lyon pour la somme de 6500₶ sauf erreur.
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In Own Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jacob Bouthillier de Beaumont, written from Ferney and dated 20 August 1765.
Detailed Summary:
Voltaire writes that he is sending five bills of exchange on Paris and Lyon for the sum of 6500 livre tournois.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
1 f.
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2
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Binding:
The MS is bound with other letters in the collection in calf.
Additional Comments:
The paper has been torn in two. An additional sheet of paper has been attached with wax to the back of the folio to hold the two pieces together.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
Additions:
The date is written in the hand of Wagnière.
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History
Date:
20 August 1765
Ownership:
Owned by Louis-Nicholas-Jean-Joachim de Cayrol.
Origin (transcript):
Ferney
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