Autograph letter, signed, in French, to “Monsieur” [Voltaire?], 1760 August 5

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CMV33575

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GEN MSS 1173

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Autograph letter, signed, in French, to “Monsieur” [Voltaire?], 1760 August 5

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Autograph letter signed from Jean-François Marmontel to an unidentified male recipient, possibly Voltaire, written from Paris and dated 5 August 1760.

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Marmontel mentions various new works and the Jesuits of the faubourg Saint-Antoine. He writes that he wants to see a theatrical production called ‘l’Ecossaise’.

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A typed translation of the letter into English is included.

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Owned by Nöel J. Cortés.

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Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

30 May 2024