Unveiling the Secrets: 18th-century French love letters to sailors finally revealed
A collection of over 100 unopened love letters sent to French sailors over 260 years ago has been discovered among British naval archives. The letters, found by a historian at the National Archives in Kew, offer intimate insights into 18th-century marital and family life. The personal and passionate messages, written by wives and loved ones, reveal the challenges faced by women left behind during times of war. The letters were intended for sailors captured during the seven years' war but were never delivered. The discovery sheds light on the universal human experiences of love, longing, and coping with major life challenges.