BIB_ID
207832
Accession number
MA 638.83
Creator
Voltaire, 1694-1778.
Display Date
ca. 1746 Apr. 16.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 22 cm
Notes
Endorsed.
Recipient and possible date are from the published version of the letter.
The letter is dated "Samedy."
This item is part of a collection of Voltaire letters and manuscripts; see main record (MA 638) for a description of the collection as well as individual records for other items in the collection.
Recipient and possible date are from the published version of the letter.
The letter is dated "Samedy."
This item is part of a collection of Voltaire letters and manuscripts; see main record (MA 638) for a description of the collection as well as individual records for other items in the collection.
Summary
Asking what he thinks of "ce poete [Charles] Roy"; discussing how Roy's libelous publication may help Voltaire gain the open seat in the Académie française; observing that "Roy doit me servir en voulant me nuire."
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