Collection of autograph letters (32) : Cirey [near Joinville], to Monsieur Devaux ("Panpan") in Lunvéille, 1738 Dec. 4-1939 Feb. 9.

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Collection of autograph letters (32) : Cirey [near Joinville], to Monsieur Devaux ("Panpan") in Lunvéille, 1738 Dec. 4-1939 Feb. 9.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269590681

The collection consists of 32 autograph letters; most are from Madame de Graffigny to Monsieur Devaux. The letters describe the mode of life of Voltaire and Mme. Du Châtelet at Cirey. Letters are described individually (MA 3936.1-32).

32 items (144 p.), bound ; 25.4 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7174713

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