Letter 4: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Valmont's elderly aunt, with whom he is staying; she is unaware of his true intentions and is edified by his feigned piety.
Letter 6: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Mentioned as Valmont's aunt who misinterprets Tourvel's reaction during the ditch crossing.
Letter 8: Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Volanges
Tourvel's host in the country; described as delightful, with a youthful mind despite her age.
Letter 11: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame Volanges
Valmont's aunt; Tourvel notes the difficulty of asking her to send her nephew away.
Letter 22: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Volanges
Plans to accompany Tourvel to visit the poor family.
Letter 23: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Valmont's aunt; provides the setting and leaves Valmont and Tourvel alone after retiring.
Letter 25: Viscount Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Hosts the visit and inadvertently aids Valmont's scheme by suggesting he feel Tourvel's pulse.
Letter 34: Viscount Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Present at breakfast when the letters arrive; she notices Tourvel's distress and questions her.
Letter 36: Viscount Valmont to the Presidente de Tourvel
Mentioned as the host who pressed Valmont to stay at the chateau, providing the setting for his encounter with Tourvel.
Letter 37: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Volanges
Mentioned as Valmont's aunt and Tourvel's friend; Tourvel considers it impossible to ask her to send Valmont away.
Letter 40: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Proposes an airing; Valmont is forced into a tête-à-tête with her when Tourvel pleads a worsening headache.
Letter 42: Viscount de Valmont to the Presidente de Tourvel
Mentioned as the hostess at whose chateau Valmont is staying; he uses her awareness of his visit as a reason to delay his departure.
Letter 44: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Hostess at the chateau; interrupts Valmont's tense moment with Tourvel and invites Madame de Volanges to visit.
Letter 45: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Volanges
Inconsolable over Valmont's departure; praises him at length to Tourvel.
Letter 76: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Valmont's aunt; shows joy at his arrival; remains at table during the walk.
Letter 78: The Presidente de Tourvel to the Viscount de Valmont
Mentioned as the one who informed Tourvel of Valmont's arrival and as a friend whose affection for Valmont initially tempered Tourvel's unease.
Letter 84: Viscount de Valmont to Cecilia Volanges
Valmont's aunt; he plans to use her as a distraction by offering his arm as they move to the dining room, allowing Cecilia to retrieve the key.
Letter 100: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Valmont reports her indifferent reaction to Tourvel's departure, attributing it to old age.
Letter 102: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
The recipient of the letter, whom Tourvel addresses as a maternal figure and confidante.
Letter 103: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel
The writer; she offers comfort and friendship, sharing in Tourvel's sorrow and reflecting on her own past experiences with love.
Letter 107: Azolan to the Viscount de Valmont
Mentioned as a recipient of one of Tourvel's letters, which Azolan allowed to be sent.
Letter 108: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
Addressed as the recipient; Tourvel expresses gratitude for her comforting letter and seeks her continued support.
Letter 110: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Tourvel's new confidant; Valmont speculates that she will be more severe than Madame de Volanges.
Letter 112: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel
Dictates the letter due to rheumatism in her right arm; expresses affection and concern for Tourvel.
Letter 114: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Tourvel inquires about her health and Valmont's condition.
Letter 119: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel
Writes to Tourvel about her health and Valmont's behavior.
Letter 122: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel
The letter's author, who recounts her unsettling visit with Valmont and her inability to understand his behavior.
Letter 124: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Tourvel seeks her friendship and guidance.
Letter 126: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel
Writes to Tourvel as a physician and friend, advising her on spiritual and emotional recovery.
Letter 128: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Tourvel addresses her former kindness and explains her candor despite risking her esteem.
Letter 130: Madame de Rosemonde, to the Presidente de Tourvel
Writes a maternal, reflective letter to Tourvel, offering counsel on love and suffering.
Letter 132: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Tourvel acknowledges her goodness and advice but rejects it.
Letter 135: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
The recipient of the letter, addressed as a dear friend and confidante.
Letter 139: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
The recipient, whom Tourvel apologizes to for causing worry and whose judgment she invokes to justify her forgiveness.
Letter 143: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
The recipient of Tourvel's farewell letter; Tourvel asks her to forget her and not reply.
Letter 147: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; is being kept informed of Tourvel's crisis.
Letter 149: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter, already aware of Tourvel's misfortunes.
Letter 154: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Madame de Volanges updates her on the patient's condition and Valmont's request.
Letter 160: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Volanges sends her Tourvel's undirected writing for her insight.
Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Valmont's aunt, now bereaved.
Letter 164: Madame de Rosemonde to M. Bertrand
Grieving aunt of Valmont, she writes to M. Bertrand to order a prosecution against Danceny.
Letter 165: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
The recipient of the letter, mourning the loss of her nephew Valmont and now Tourvel.
Letter 166: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; her intended prosecution of Danceny is being reconsidered on legal advice.
Letter 167: Anonymous to the Chevalier Danceny
Identified as Valmont's aunt who is reportedly intending to prosecute Danceny.
Letter 168: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Volanges asks her for clarification on the rumors.
Letter 169: The Chevalier Danceny to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of Danceny's letter; he appeals to her as a judge and entrusts her with a collection of letters.
Letter 170: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
The recipient of the letter; Madame de Volanges seeks her counsel and comfort regarding Cecilia's situation.
Letter 171: Madame de Rosemonde to the Chevalier Danceny
Writes to Danceny, expressing sorrow and moral outrage, and agrees to keep his secret while requesting Cecilia's letters.
Letter 172: Madame de Rosemonde to Madame de Volanges
Writes to Madame de Volanges with grave news about Madame de Merteuil and advice regarding Cecilia's vocation.
Letter 173: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Madame de Volanges appeals to her friendship for clarity about Cecilia.
Letter 174: The Chevalier Danceny to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of Danceny's letter; he seeks her approval and sends her Cecilia's correspondence.
Letter 175: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Recipient of the letter; Madame de Volanges appeals to her for understanding and silence.
