ÉLISABETH DE FRANCE, known as MADAME ÉLISABETH. L.A., [winter 1789-1790], to her "chere sœur" [the Countess of Artois?]; 2pages in-8. On the subject of the civil constitution of the clergy [discussions on the new organization of the Church of France, begun in the fall of 1789, would lead to the civil constitution of the clergy on July 12, 1790]. She worries that she has no news of her "dear sister [...] I have a certain fear that you have forgotten me, and I cannot conceal from you that this would cause me great pain". She asks about his health: "Doesn't the cold do you any harm, we've had some pretty bad ones here for a few days. Everything you're interested in here is fine. We're quite calm, despite everything that's being said and done to frighten people and get them moving. The priests and religion are being arranged in such a way as to destroy it totally, if God doesn't get his hands on it, but let's trust in his great mercy. J'espere ma chere sœur qu'il vous comble de ses graces, et que toujour fidèle a y repondre vous en recevrés tous les jours davantage". She tells him how much she treasures his friendship and embraces him and his children.