Fair copy of James Russell Lowell’s translation of Voltaire’s poem À Madame du Châtelet, written in Lowell’s hand and dated 14 February 1871

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CMV35210

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MA 648.4, ‘To Madame de Châtelet : autograph poem signed, 1871 Feb. 14.’

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Fair copy of James Russell Lowell’s translation of Voltaire’s poem À Madame du Châtelet, written in Lowell’s hand and dated 14 February 1871

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Voltaire: Author
Miss Alger: Recipient

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Brief Summary:

Fair copy of James Russell Lowell’s translation of Voltaire’s poem À Madame du Châtelet, written in Lowell’s hand and dated 14 February 1871.

Detailed Summary:

This copy of Lowell’s translation was presented to one Miss Alger.

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3 pp.

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Height: 183 mm

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1

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A note has been added to p.2 which suggests that the copy was presented to Miss Alger.

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14 February 1871

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Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

29 August 2024