One letter written before Loti's entrance to the Ecole Navale, while studying in Paris; the rest written during his time at the Ecole in Brest, and aboard the training ship Le Borda. Many of the letters are written to his sister Marie ("soeur cherie") and discuss family issues and finances.

Letters written aboard the training ship Jean Bart, and abroad in various locations including Dakar. Several letters are to sister Marie and her husband Armand, concerning family financial woes.

Letters primarily to Ninet, and to his mother, discussing marriage and travel plans, among other topics.

Letters to Ninet and her husband Gustave Duvignau. One letter concerns Ninet's writing of an article about Loti.

Largely letters written to Ninet (now sometimes also spelled "Ninette") as well as one to her father Armand. Several letters concern social engagements and meetings.

Letters written primarily to Ninet, plus several written to her mother Marie.

Letters written primarily to Ninet and to Marie.