Autograph letter : Cirei [sic], to Charles Augustin de Ferriol, comte d'Argental, [1738] May 1.

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Autograph letter : Cirei [sic], to Charles Augustin de Ferriol, comte d'Argental, [1738] May 1.

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Writing about his impending departure and hoping to see him before he leaves. Looking forward to attending the play Le Fat puni by Pont-de-Veyle. Saying that Voltaire's Merope is canceled, and mentioning his conversation with M. du Chatelet and his recommendation that Voltaire write less. Discussing issues regarding the publication of Voltaire's Elements de Newton in Holland, and asking the comte d'Argental to intervene.

1 item (8 p.) ; 19.9 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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