French letter

"It is of course still early in the process, but the French letter follows other countries who have already spoken up in his favor."

The precise wording of the French letter isn't the issue.

In silence, and with a face of contemptuous disgust, Mr. Gilbert takes up the French letter, points to a column, and watches him.

Tell your little friend Madeleine we would be glad to receive a French letter from her.

This evening I was late writing a French letter by my Lord's order to Monsieur Wragh, Ambassador de Denmarke à la Haye, which my Lord signed in bed. 23d.