From the Summer Villa of the Principe Melioria

August Year of our Lord 1779

Vostra Eccellenza Reverendissima, Monsignore Federico Maria Giovanelli

I trust this letter finds you in good health.

Again I thank you for your last letter, which I received just before I left for the French

coast. I do not know if you have
received the letter I sent from my Fathers Villa near the Villeneuve estate.

I have now returned to Melioria, but am leaving once more. I
am sure you would advise against my decision, but I have to go back to Venezia
and see the situation there for myself.
Be assured I shall be accompanied by Tita, my Fathers man servant, from
La Malcontenta.

If I cannot stay at CaFoscari, I shall stay at the house behind the Frari church.

I have recently received a letter from a dear friend from England. He writes to me about something called The

Blue Coats Schools.

These Blue Coat Schools, are a type of elementary school, erected and maintained by the parish, through the voluntary contributions of the inhabitants, for teaching poor children and orphans to read, write, and other necessary parts of education.
They are usually maintained by religious organizations, which provide clothing
and education to students freely or at little charge. In most charity schools,
children are likewise put out to trades, services, etc.

I have a mind to create something similar for our Orphans, and have, to this end rented the

empty floor above the Taverna.

There is ample space for both sleeping quarters and teaching space.

With the kindest regards be assured of my sincerest feelings of respect and friendship, I remain your faithful

daughter in CJ

Elena Marina dei Conti di Foscari