State secretary to Pope Pius VI. LS in Italian, one page both sides, 7.75 x 11, June 20, 1778. Letter concerning Voltaire’s death on May 30, 1778, also about the difficulties of his servants finding a burial place for him after they removed his body from Paris. Intersecting folds, scattered toning, soiling, and foxing, a few creases, and light mounting strip along left edge, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.
