Wilhelmine, consort of Frederick William, margrave of Bayreuth, 1709-1758. A.L.s.to Voltaire; Bayreuth, 20 Apr 1752., 1752.
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Box: 1, Identifier: MS Fr 167, (59)
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Wilhelmine, consort of Frederick William, margrave of Bayreuth, 1709-1758. A.L.s.to Voltaire; Bayreuth, 20 Apr 1752., 1752.
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Autograph letter signed from Sophia Friderike Wilhelmina von Preussen, margravine of Bayreuth, to Voltaire, written from Bayreuth and dated 20 April 1752.
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The margrave talks of Voltaire’s pennance, noting that will be forgiven and that he will be welcome in Bayreuth where friends are eager to oblige him. She questions the fulfilment of his promises, asking if the ‘German climate’ was able to reform the ‘French Lightness’ in such a short space of time. She notes that she hopes to see Voltaire again soon before recounting a visit to see his ‘feaux Profête’, remarking on the actors and the reception of Voltaire’s work. She concludes by discussing her correspondence with Mr de Folard, and begging Voltaire to complete his work soon.
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Owned by Susan Dwight Bliss.
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Passed at the Charavay sale in Paris on 12 March 1855 (No.245) and again at the Bovet sale. Purchased at the Morrison sale on 19 April 1918 (Lot 2140), presumably by Susan Dwight Bliss. Deposited by Susan Dwight Bliss. Received between 1957 and 1958. Bequest, 1967.
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