158 - Anne-Robert-Jacques TURGOT (1727–1781).
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Anne-Robert-Jacques TURGOT (1727–1781). L.A., Paris, 10 November 1771, to his friend Antoine-Bertrand Caillard, secretary to the Count de Boisgelin, the King’s Minister Plenipotentiary in Parma; 1¼ pages, 8vo, address with red wax seal (broken). ‘As I have learnt, my dear Caillard, from Mr de Boisgelin of your return, I shall refrain from discussing your criticisms in writing. It would take whole pages to analyse the slightest trifles in matters of taste. I shall see you and we shall discuss this in person. There is another matter of far greater interest—both to you and to me—on which I should very much like to be able to tell you something specific. I am sending Maître de Boisg. the outcome of the conversation I had yesterday with his brother [the Chevalier de Boufflers]. The limited time I have today, Tuesday, does not allow me to repeat it to you. In any case, you know what your worst-case scenario is. I wish it were within my power to make it as pleasant for you as I would like it to be’... Certificate of cultural heritage attached.

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158 - Anne-Robert-Jacques TURGOT (1727–1781). See original version (French)

158 - Anne-Robert-Jacques TURGOT (1727–1781).
See original version (French)