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Frederick the Great to Voltaire...5, 1766 August 13-1766 September 3

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Content

The August letter in this folder discusses the injustice of the execution of Jean Calas because he was not a Catholic. Frederick complains about how Calas had no proof or evidence against him, and also did not have a witness. He writes how he thinks that the law should punish people in proportion to their faults, but that in the case of Calas, it didn't happen that way because the magistrates used their own judgment instead. The letters are signed with a large and elegant letter "F".

Dates

  • Creation: 1766 August 13-1766 September 3

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

French

Physical Description

2 letters

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository

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