They were left sealed for more than 250 years, never read by their intended recipients. Finally, French letters confiscated by Britain's Royal Navy in the mid-18th century have been opened.
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. The unread ...
Letters confiscated by Britain's Royal Navy before they reached French sailors during the Seven Years' War have been opened for the first time. Written in 1757-8, they were sent by loved ones for ...