Autograph letter signed from Frederick II of Prussia to Voltaire, written from Sanssouci Palace and dated 13 September 1766 [D13552]
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CMV36170
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MS 124.5
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Frederick II of Prussia to Voltaire, written from Sanssouci Palace and dated 13 September 1766 [D13552]
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Content
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Vous n’avés pas besoin de me recomander les philosophes, ils seront tous bien reçus pourvu qu’ils soyent moderés et paisibles.
Incipit Modernised:
Vous n’avés pas besoin de me recommander les philosophes, ils seront tous bien reçus pourvu qu’ils soient modérés et paisibles.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
No
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Frederick II of Prussia to Voltaire, written from Sanssouci Palace and dated 13 September 1766.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
2 ff.
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Dimensions:
232 x 187 mm
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0
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Countermark:
The paper is countermarked with the initials ‘HR’.
Binding:
Unbound
Additional Comments:
The letter has been folded into eight (since unfolded). Ink from Frederick’s signature on f.1v has transferred onto the facing page (f.2r).
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Decorations:
Undecorated
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The MS has been endorsed as ‘M de Voltaire’ in the lower left-hand corner of f.1v in a second hand.
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History
Date:
13 September 1766
Ownership:
Owned by Theodore Besterman (1904-1976).
Origin (transcript):
sans souci
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