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Frederick the Great to Voltaire...6, 1766 September 1

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Scope and Content

In this letter Frederick talks about how he lives in a province where people value the physical (such as cultivating fields, building houses, and having children) above the metaphysical. Later in the letter he discusses the fact that the "sparks of religious hatred" which were present before the war are now extinct and tolerance wins in the thought of the people. Finally, Frederick mentions that Voltaire's works are in the hands of everyone; there is no portion of society where his name is not known or where his reputation does not shine. The letter is signed with a large and elegant letter "F".

Dates

  • Creation: 1766 September 1

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

French

Physical Description

1 letter

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository

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