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Letters from Agathon Guynement, chevalier de Kéralio

B. 1731 · D. 1793

Louis-Félix Guinement, chevalier de Kéralio was a French soldier, writer and academic. He married Françoise Abeille and their daughter was the feminist writer Louise-Félicité de Kéralio.

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12 letters
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Agathon Guynement, chevalier de Kéralio to Benjamin Franklin, April 18, 1783

From Agathon Guynement, chevalier de Kéralio
To Benjamin Franklin
April 18, 1783

Agathon Guynement, chevalier de Kéralio, expresses deep gratitude to Benjamin Franklin for sending a commemorative medal honoring Franklin’s achievements and the glory of his country. He pledges unwavering loyalty and respect, even offering to sacrifice his life in defense of Franklin’s legacy. The letter conveys heartfelt admiration and enduring friendship.

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Agathon Guynement, chevalier de Kéralio to Benjamin Franklin, April 26, 1783

From Agathon Guynement, chevalier de Kéralio
To Benjamin Franklin
April 26, 1783

Agathon Guynement, chevalier de Kéralio, reminds Benjamin Franklin of a previous mention of Burgundy wine offered by the head of a military school in Auxerre. He acknowledges the preference for Bordeaux wine in Franklin’s homeland and asks Franklin to kindly accept the wine and respectful regards sent with the letter.