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Centuries-Old French Love Letters Unveiled by Royal Navy

Originally Published 2 years ago — by FRANCE 24 English

Undelivered love letters written to French sailors during the Seven Years' War between Britain and France in the 18th century have been opened and studied after more than 250 years. The letters, seized by the Royal Navy, provide a rare insight into the lives of sailors and their families, revealing universal human experiences of love, separation, and coping with major life challenges. Cambridge University professor Renaud Morieux discovered the letters at the National Archives in Kew and identified every member of the crew of the captured French warship, the Galatee.

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Unveiling the Secrets: 18th-century French love letters to sailors finally revealed

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian

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.

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