Correspondence, 1866-1905.

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Correspondence, 1866-1905.

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Letters written by French author and naval officer Pierre Loti to his family during the period 1866-1905. The majority of letters are written to his niece Nadine "Ninet" Duvignau (nee Bon), though there are also a significant number written to his sister Marie Viaud Bon. Topics often concern family finances, social engagements, travels, and writing. Other correspondents include Gustave Duvignau and Armand Bon.

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France. Marine

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Duvignau, Gustave,

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Duvignau, Nadine.

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Bon, Armand,

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Bon, Marie Viaud,

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