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Dumas, Jean Baptiste André [to] Monsieur Pingard, 1883 7bre 24

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 31
Scope and Contents

Physical Description: 2 leaves; 18 cm; holograph signed.Summary: Complains about a draft from a window over his desk and requests a double window. Letter begins: "Cher Monsieur Pingard / Voilà deux fois en un an / que la fenêtre placée au dessus..."

Dates: 1883 7bre 24
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / Dumas, Jean Baptiste André

Dupont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel [to] Citoyen Harmand, New York to Paris, February 24, 1801

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 32
Scope and Contents

Physical Description: 2 leaves; 21 cm; holograph.Summary: Describes his sea voyage and dwells at length on his unhappy relationship with Mme. Lavoisier (without naming her). Letter begins: "nº19 / non, mon cher Harmand, je ne t'enverrai point la / longue lettre que je t'ai écrite en mer…"

Dates: February 24, 1801
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / Dupont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel

Fourcroy, Antoine François de, comte [to] Citoyen Fabien Pillet [Pittet?], Paris, September 20, 1802

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 33
Scope and Contents

Physical Description: 1 sheet; 18 x 24 cm; holograph. Summary: Letterhead: "Conseil d'Etat." Requests that the theater "répertoires" be sent to Mme. Murat, Mme. Bonaparte, and to other relatives of the first consul. Letter begins: "J'invite le Citoyen fabien Pillet à envoyer les repertoires à…"

Dates: September 20, 1802
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / Fourcroy, Antoine François

Fourcroy, Antoine François de, comte [to] Citoyen Coulomb, Paris, May 1, 1803

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents Physical Description: 2 leaves; 24 cm; holograph signed. Summary: Letterhead: "Le Conseiller d'Etat chargé de la Direction et de / la Surveillance de l'Instruction publique." Acknowledges the receipt of a letter and a package from the Minister of the Interior relating to Mailly.Général..." Letter begins: "au Citoyen Coulomb Secret.re g.al du Ministère /...
Dates: May 1, 1803
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / Fourcroy, Antoine François

Fourcroy, Antoine François de, comte [to] Napoleon I, July 14, 1806

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35a
Scope and Contents Physical Description: 3 leaves; 34 cm; manuscript signed (photograph), original in the Archives nationales. Accompanied by a detailed letter of appeal to the Emperor (see Lavoisier MSS. 3.35b).Summary: Asks the Emperor to read their defense concerning the Lemercier affair. Letter begins: "A Sa Majesté / L'Empereur et Roi, / Sire, / Deux de vos plus fidèles sujets, deux...
Dates: July 14, 1806
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / Fourcroy, Antoine François

Fourcroy, Antoine François de, comte [to] Napoleon I, July 14, 1806

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 35b
Scope and Contents Physical Description: 8 leaves; 34 cm; manuscript signed (photograph), original in the Archives nationales. Accompanied by a letter of introduction to the Emperor (see Lavoisier MSS. 3.35a).Summary: Present their case against Lemercier, the former manager of their company, who made business deals in the name of the association for his own profit. Letter begins: "Précis...
Dates: July 14, 1806
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / Fourcroy, Antoine François

Guyton de Morveau, Louis Bernard, baron [to an unnamed man], Dijon, August 28, 1782

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents

Physical Description: 1 leaf; 24 cm; holograph signed.Summary: Discusses Achard's work on the forces of adhesion which he is translating and would like to send the translation to his correspondent for an opinion on the chemist's work. Letter begins: "Monsieur / Le peu de tems et de santé que m'ont laissé…"

Dates: August 28, 1782
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / Guyton de Morveau, Louis Bernard, baron

Guyton de Morveau, Louis Bernard, baron [to] Citoiens Ricard frères, négocians à Dijon, Paris, May 5, 1800

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents

Physical Description: 2 leaves; 22 cm; holograph signed.Summary: Acknowledges receipt of a letter and a pension payment but questions the sum involved. Holograph note signed Mureau on p. [3] acknowledging receipt of the disputed sum. Letter begins: "j'ai recu, Citoiens, avec votre lettre du 8, L'effet que vous / avez payé…"

Dates: May 5, 1800
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / Guyton de Morveau, Louis Bernard, baron

Haüy, René Just [to] Monsieur de Bouzancourt, Paris to Mézières, July 17, 1786

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents Physical Description: 2 leaves; 24 cm; holograph signed. Broken seal attached.Summary: Gives a detailed analysis of the abbé Bardoux's manuscript of religious and literary anecdotes, criticizing the abbot for his style, content, and lack of delicacy in his selections. Letter begins: "Monsieur et cher ami. / En attendant les nouveaux details que vous me promettés au...
Dates: July 17, 1786
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / Haüy, René Just

La Caille, Nicolas Louis de [to] Monsieur Grischow, Paris to Isle D'Oesel [Estonia], November 29, 1757

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents Physical Description: 2 leaves; 24 cm; holograph signed. Seal attached.Summary: Received his colleague's letter and promises to send him any astronomical observations which may be useful to Grischow's work on the pendulum and longitude. Note in different hand on p. [1]. "Monsieur / J'ai recu a mon retour à Paris ala mi-novembre..." Letter begins: "Reçue dans...
Dates: November 29, 1757
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4712, Lavoisier manuscript collection / Series III. Correspondence to or from Lavoisier's other relatives or associates / La Caille, Nicolas Louis de

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