Autograph letter from Voltaire to Théodore Tronchin, dated ‘dimanche au soir’ [c.1757/1758] [D7546]

Identifiers

CMV:

CMV35825

Shelfmark:

Français 12935 (fol.356-357)

Title:

Autograph letter from Voltaire to Théodore Tronchin, dated ‘dimanche au soir’ [c.1757/1758] [D7546]

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No related manuscripts found.

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Reproductions:

Bibliothèque nationale de France, MF 23569

Content

People:

Voltaire: Author

Incipit Diplomatic:

mon cher Esculape, mon petite malade apres avoir pris sa seconde dose demetique avant hier fut encor bien purgé par le bas

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In Voltaire’s Hand:

Yes

Brief Summary:

Autograph letter from Voltaire to Théodore Tronchin, dated ‘dimanche au soir’ [c.1757/1758].

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Physical Description

Material(s):

Extent:

2 ff.

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Hands:

2

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Binding:

The MS is bound with other letters in the collection in calf.

Additional Comments:

The MS was folded into three before sending. The wax seal is partially extant on f.357v and has caused some damage to the same. The address on f.357v is slightly smudged.

Decorations:

Undecorated

Additions:

A second hand has endorsed the MS as ‘No.21’ in the upper left-hand corner of f.356r.

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History

Date:

dimanche au soir [c.1757/1758]

Ownership:

Owned by Louis-Nicholas-Jean-Joachim de Cayrol.

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Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

22 August 2024