In 1778 she met and made a profound impression upon the Abbé Raynal. She provided him with much technical information for his Histoire des deux Indes, and he was clearly smitten by her. After her death, he wrote a fulsome tribute to her which began in translation "Territory of Anjengo, thou art nothing; but thou hast given birth to Eliza".
In 1778, she met and made a significant impact on the Abbé Raynal. She provided him with substantial information for his Histoire des deux Indes, and he was clearly captivated by her. After her passing, he composed a lavish tribute to her that began in translation "Territory of Anjengo, you are nothing; but you have given birth to Eliza".