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Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778 (philosopher)

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Letter from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Jacob Vernes (1728-91), 6 Jan. 1759

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/31
Scope and Contents Comments on matrimony (Vernes, Pastor at Geneva, about to marry) and good wishes; he hopes to see a copy of the Genevan edition of his article, 'Economie politique' from the 'Encyclopédie', promoted by Vernes; Voltaire has not written (to acknowledge Rousseau's 'Lettre à d'Alembert'); Tronchin's letter contained judicious criticisms of Rousseau's work; he has not forgotten Vernes' request, but has little time for writing - his illness - has to reply to thousands of letters, entertain...
Dates: 6 Jan. 1759
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