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Letters from Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy

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Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy to Benjamin Franklin, October 20, 1783

From Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy
To Benjamin Franklin
October 20, 1783

Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy writes to Benjamin Franklin expressing sadness about leaving and hopes he might visit her as well. She conveys affection for him and their family, asking Franklin to send news through her grandson and to give greetings to Madame Caillot on her behalf.

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Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy to Benjamin Franklin, April 4, 1784

From Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy
To Benjamin Franklin
April 4, 1784

Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy thanks Benjamin Franklin for his letter and requests he include advice for those wishing to travel to America. She expresses concern for her husband's gout, hoping his recovery will restore their freedom, and asks Franklin to pray for him despite religious differences. She conveys deep affection and sends regards from her family, mentioning a playful grievance toward Franklin's son and a neighbor.

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Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy to Benjamin Franklin, July 22, 1784

From Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy
To Benjamin Franklin
July 22, 1784

Anne-Louise Boivin d’Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy explains to Benjamin Franklin that she intended to visit him but postponed due to her children's delayed departure and her own preoccupations. She reassures him that she would never forget him and clarifies a misunderstanding about a reference to an "eel," attributing it instead to Madame Helvétius while affirming her own steadfast affection.