Letter from Voltaire to Louise Honorine Crozat du Châtel Choiseul, written from Ferney and dated 8 October 1770 [D16691]
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CMV36724
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Shelfmark:
5-240 (VII, f.96-7), ‘A Mme la duchesse de Choiseul, à Ferney, 8 octobre 1770 (M. 8042)’
Title:
Letter from Voltaire to Louise Honorine Crozat du Châtel Choiseul, written from Ferney and dated 8 October 1770 [D16691]
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The Besterman Collection, Geneva
Content
People:
Incipit Diplomatic:
Madame, Je venais de vous écrire lorsque j’ai reçu le paquet dont vous m’honorez du 1er 8bre.
Incipit Modernised:
Madame, Je venais de vous écrire lorsque j’ai reçu le paquet dont vous m’honorez du 1er 8bre.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
No
Brief Summary:
Letter from Voltaire to Louise Honorine Crozat du Châtel Choiseul, written from château de Ferney and dated 8 October 1770.
Detailed Summary:
In this letter, the writer expresses profound gratitude for Madame’s kindness and enlightenment, praising her sensitivity and intellect. They discuss various issues including the unjust treatment of the Comtois by monks and their own efforts to assist a nephew, seeking Madame’s intervention for a significant favour. The writer also reflects on philosophical and theological matters, mentioning the role of divine providence and the support of religious figures. Ultimately, they convey deep respect and appreciation for Madame, acknowledging her influence on their final days.
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Physical Description
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Extent:
2 ff.
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Hands:
2
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The manuscript is bound with other documents in contemporary red morocco.
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The manuscript carries a few autograph additions.
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History
Date:
8 October 1770
Ownership:
After Voltaire’s death, the MS passed into the ownership of Catherine II and remained in the imperial and then national collection thereafter.
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Provenance:
This MS was probably taken to St Petersburg by Wagnière in the summer of 1779 along with the rest of Voltaire’s library.
Bibliography
Bibliography:
Fernand Caussy, Inventaire des manuscrits de la bibliothèque de Voltaire conservée à la bibliothèque impériale publique de Saint-Pétersbourg (Geneva, Slatkine reprints, 1970)
OCV Reference:
121, p. 21–22
OCV Manuscript Reference:
121, ‘MS1’, p. 22
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