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Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Antoine Jean Gabriel Le Bault, written from Ferney and dated 2 April [1762] [D10402]
Identifiers
CMV:
CMV34746
Repository:
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, US
Shelfmark:
MA 2301, ‘Autograph letter signed : Ferney, to Antoine Jean Gabriel Le Bault, [1762] Apr. 2.’
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Puisque vous avez la bonté monsieur d’abreuver notre trouppe du roman comique je vous supplie de vouloir bien m’envoyer tout ce que poura contenir la plus énorme charette.
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Language(s):
French
In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Antoine Jean Gabriel Le Bault, written from Ferney and dated 2 April [1762].
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Letter
Status:
ALS
Physical Description
Material(s):
Ink on paper
Extent:
3 pp.
Format:
8vo
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1
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Undecorated
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History
Date:
2 April [1762]
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Origin:
Château de Voltaire, Ferney-Voltaire, France
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Bibliography
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OCV Reference:
vol.108, p.365–366
OCV Manuscript Reference:
vol.108, ‘MS1’, p.365
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