Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Robert Smith, written from Paris and dated 10 October [1739] [D2089]
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CMV35739
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MS R. 16. 38, no.352
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Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Robert Smith, written from Paris and dated 10 October [1739] [D2089]
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Sr J have perus’d yr book of optics.
Incipit Modernised:
Sir, I have perused your book of optics.
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Robert Smith, written from Paris and dated 10 October 1739.
Detailed Summary:
Voltaire writes that he has read Robert Smith’s book of optics, adding that he cannot be so mightily please with a book without loving the author of it. He adds that Smith follows Sir Isaac Newton closely in ‘the path of truth and glory’.
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History
Date:
10 October [1739]
Ownership:
The MS passed to Edward Hawkins on Smith’s death.
Origin (transcript):
Paris
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Given to Trinity College by Edward Hawkins.
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