A letter from Junot to his daughter Constance, 1812
Constance as a little girl
Ghjat, September 5, 1812 “It’s not long since I wrote to you, my dear Constance, my letter was for your sister and for you. I have just received two letters from you, dear friend, one dated July 24th but both of them are my pleasure, none better than the other. You are now with your mother. How happy you are, my dear children! Your father misses this happiness. While waiting for her, comfort your mother well, be very wise and good; When he returns, your Papa will be very happy if he hears from Maman, from everyone: 'Your charming daughters, Monsieur le Duc, are well brought up, very friendly, well educated'. With what pleasure he will then kiss them, and how much he will tell them that he loves them with all his heart! Kiss Maman and your brothers for your good Papa, who loves you all with all his heart. -The Duke d'Abrantès p.s. Say many kind things on my behalf to Mlle Poitevin and to Clotilde*
*Clotilde Chodron was Junot's niece.
Although he would not live to see it, Junot's daughters did accomplish his wishes. Both Josephine and Constance were known to be very lovely, kind, and intelligent young women.
