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French love letters that never reached their 18th century recipients

After 265 years, a researcher has uncovered more than 100 letters written to French sailors imprisoned during the Seven Years' War.

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French letters confiscated by Britain s Royal Navy are opened 265 years on

The notes, written in 1757-8, were intended for the crew of French warship the Galatee and sent by wives, fiances, parents and siblings.

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French love letters written 265 years ago opened for the first time

More than 100 letters that never reached the crew of a French warship have been read for the first time since they were sent 265 years ago.

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Lost French love letters from the 1750s reveal what life was like during wartime

Lost French love letters from the 1750s reveal what life was like during wartime
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Love letters written to French sailors confiscated by British 265 years ago finally opened

These notes have evolved into beautiful, if heartbreaking, reminders of ‘universal human experiences’

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