Anne, called Ninon de LENCLOS (ca. 1620-1705) courtesan and cultured spirit; her salon was one of the most famous of her century. L.A., [September 1683], to M. de Bonrepos; 3 pages in-8, address (portrait enclosed). On the death of Colbert (September 6, 1683). "I did not think I would be saddened by the death of Mr. Cobert [sic], but I am for you, even though I am convinced that your merit will sustain you. You have put a sincere friendship in my heart by a confession you made to me in front of Madame de la Sabliere to love me, I felt a real disposition but since then I have been attached to you very tenderly and there is nothing I can do to give you proof of it, so believe my words as I felt yours...