“These letters are about universal human experiences, they’re not unique to France or the 18th century,” Morieux said in a statement.
Seeing that the small letters were still sealed, he asked whether correspondence could be opened and was granted permission.
Next time you write to me, please do not forget your father,” his mother’s letter read.
“Here is a son who clearly doesn’t like or acknowledge this man as his father,” Morieux said.
The contents of the letters written to the crew of the Galatée have fascinated him, and he wants to keep pulling that thread.
Persons:
Galatée, Renaud Morieux, they’re, ” Morieux, ” Marie Dubosc, “, Louis Chambrelan, Dubosc, Chambrelan, Morieux, ”, Nicolas Quesnel, Marguerite, Renaud Morieux Quesnel’s fiancée, Marianne, ” Marianne, Quesnel’s, ’, scriveners, …, Anne Le Cerf, ” Anne Le Cerf, Nanette, Jean Topsent, Renaud Morieux Morieux
Organizations:
CNN, Admiralty, British Royal Navy, Pembroke College, Cambridge, Sciences Sociales, “, National, Society of Prisoners
Locations:
Bordeaux, Quebec, London, United Kingdom, France, Brest