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History of Friedrich II. of Prussia
Vol. X. (of XXI.)

CHAPTER VII
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But to another Correspondent, to the good Suhm (who is now at Petersburg, and much in our intimacy, ready to transact loans for us, translate Wolf, or do what is wanted), there is this passage next day:-- REINSBERG, 26th SEPTEMBER, 1739 (to Suhm).

"We have had Milord Baltimore here, and the young Algarotti; both of them men who, by their accomplishments, cannot but conciliate the esteem and consideration of all who see them.

We talked much of you [Suhm], of Philosophy, of Science, Art; in short, of all that can be included in the taste of cultivated people (HONNETES GENS)." [_OEuvres de Frederic,_ xvi.

378.] And again to another, about two weeks hence:-- REINSBERG, 10th OCTOBER, 1739 (to Voltaire).

"We have had Milord Baltimore and Algarotti here, who are going back to England.


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