Letter 1

From Les Oeuvres de Turgot et Documents le Concernant

Publishing Euler’s works. - Turgot’s note to the King.

August 23, 1774

Synopsis: Turgot’s insistence to Louis XVI to purchase rights to Euler’s Ships and Artillery by using the secret naval funds.

Letter 2

Letter from Turgot to Euler

October 1775

Synopsis: France’s need for first class military educational material. Turgot’s request to Euler for publication rights to Ships and Artillery.