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Love letters to French sailors confiscated by British in 1758 opened for first time

Sky News Monday, 6 November 2023
Personal letters confiscated by Britain's Royal Navy 265 years ago before they could reach French sailors during the Seven Years' War have been read for the first time.
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 Undelivered letters written to French sailors during an 18th century war between Britain and France have finally been opened and studied -- after more than 250 years gathering dust.

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