In response to the Creative Writing
H.M.S. Acasta
Tennessee, America
December 30,
Gentlemen of the H.M. S. Acasta
Atlantic
Dear Sirs:
It has come
to my attention that you are in great need of society. While, I am unable to
bring my person to the great sea directly, I thought it prudent that you
receive this missive immediately. Please do not think it forward of me writing
to you, as none of us have been properly introduced. My mother, the Dowager
Countess, assures me that it is certainly acceptable to write to our men at sea
as long as we have a direct acquaintance. I must say, that I am informally
acquainted with Mrs. Glidden, who introduced me lightly to Mr. Roberts, and
thus here I am being recommended you!
You may
think it strange for a Noblewoman to be writing directly to you, much less from
the wilds of America, I am sure. The company I keep here is limited, yet the
people are friendly and less wild than you may imagine. I have met several of
the savages that frequent these parts, and was most impressed with their own
sort of nobility, although, they were scandalously dressed! Pray, do not be
afraid for any of our safety as these wild men do all appear well behaved. And,
I have learned to fire a musket. That is truly an American sort of adventure,
is not it?
Please write
me directly, do. If melancholia sets in for any reason, make sure to think of
your countrywomen in the American frontier and send her a communication, as I
can assure you that both Mrs. G and myself will both welcome any news from the
brave fighting men on the seas and the excitement they create.
Yours,
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