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5 March 1785

Dear Mr. Piozzi,

I fear there is no way to begin this missive that would not simply delay the horrible sadness it is meant to convey. I fear I must offer my condolences on the loss of your wife's pregnancy. I fear the worst we all feared came to pass less than 24...

25 April 1785

The Haven

Dearest God-father,

The post rider from Bordeaux has brought me tidings from both you and Lucien, for which I am most delighted and grateful. I confess I have put Luciens packet aside so I may conspire with you to make certain arrangements for the...

24 April 1783

Haven, France

Dear Jane,

Thank you for sharing your "scribblings" with me. Isn't it sad that a woman's writing, her hard labor, is referred to thus whilst a man's is thought of as the product of his life's calling? Oh, I too refer to my writing as you...

19 February 1785

Dear Miss Chase

I write this note in some haste as I prepare to leave Rocca Sorrentina with Gabriel. He has persuaded me that, given the irregular presence of the good doctor on the island that it would be safer for me to continue this pregnancy on the...

I have always ben fascinated by the Flying boats, Particularly those of Pan-American Airways and there Famous Flying Clippers Boeing Model 314 Flying Boat. Flying in only 60 hours from San Fran cisco to Honk Kong, with stops in Honolulu, Midway...

On the third day, in the darkness before dawn, the ship docked in...