Autograph letter : Cirey, to Charles Augustin de Ferriol, comte d'Argental, 1738 Oct. 31.

Record ID: 
295174
Accession number: 
MA 1565.23
Author: 
Du Châtelet, Gabrielle Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, marquise, 1706-1749.
Credit: 
Purchased on the Fellows Fund, 1954.
Description: 
1 item (6 p.) ; 20.2 cm
Notes: 

Part of a large collection of letters from Madame du Châtelet to Charles Augustin de Ferriol, comte d'Argental. Items in the collection are described in separate records; see MA 1565 for more information.

Summary: 

Writing that although she does not want Voltaire to know about Des Fontaines's lampoon he ought to respond to it. Detailing the lampoon's content, proposing a response, and asking for his feedback. Discussing her grievances against Tiriot, and telling him about Voltaire's new tragedy.

Provenance: 
Sale (Hotel Drouot, 23 Feb. 1954, item 25).