Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean François Du Resnel Du Bellay, dating to c.10 May 1733 [D609]
Identifiers
CMV:
CMV35771
Repository:
Shelfmark:
Français 12935 (fol.250-251)
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean François Du Resnel Du Bellay, dating to c.10 May 1733 [D609]
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Bibliothèque nationale de France, MF 23569
Content
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Incipit Diplomatic:
je fus bien etonné ces jours passez mon tres sage et tres aimable abbé
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Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean François Du Resnel Du Bellay, dating to c.10 May 1733.
Detailed Summary:
The manuscript is dated to 15 May, however editions of the letter date it from between 6 May and 15 May. Besterman therefore concludes that c.10 May is the most suitable date.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
2 ff.
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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 MS features two horizontal fold lines (since unfolded). The wax seal is partially extant on f.251v and has caused some damage to the same. There are two small holes at the top of f.250.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
Additions:
A second hand has added a bibliographical reference to the upper left-hand corner of f.250r in pencil. Voltaire has drawn a cross over the final word of l.7 on f.250r.
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History
Date:
15 May [1733]
Ownership:
Owned by Louis-Nicholas-Jean-Joachim de Cayrol.
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