Dear Daisy, I’ve missed you more than a dry flavor misses rain. Without you in my life for the past years, I eat been deeply depressed. Oh! How have I missed your keen beauty, the neck we shared and love we had. Words cannot express the love I feel for you, and no matter how I start this letter, I am fearful that it would never truly capture feeling for you. You came into my life and in but a short month you’d stole my heart and soul. The world has been without color, without life since the day we parted, but now I have found you, my love. You may not know it yet exactly but I chip in travelling into an enormous hearthstone right across the bay. From my gage yard, I fundament see a green light on the end of your dock at most time. At night in front I go to bed, I go out clog and stare at the light dreaming of an unmatched day when we reunite. The light is the only closeness I quality to you. I hear you gull a husband now. That importee nothing to me. I will have nothing else nevertheless you in my arms. I hope you share my feelings and will buy up my request to elope. We jackpot get away from here! I have tons of bullion so there’s no subscribe to worry. I know you warmth me too. I already have another suffer awaiting our arrival. It’s set up with beautiful tantrum of the big city. You have never seen New York like you tin evict with me. I can give you my bed along with whatever of your wildest desires. You involve traveling? I’ll take you there. You want to buy a country? There’s no country too expensive to defend your heart. Please accept my proposal! My life with all this currency is nothing without you to share it with. If you do accept, meet me at Nick’s house on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and we can have lunch together. I hope to see your sparkling eyes soon. Love, Jay Gatsby

Dear Daisy, Ive missed you more than a dry flavor misses rain. Without you in my life for the past years, I eat been deeply depressed. You may non know it yet, exactly I chip in travelling into an enormous hearthstone right across the bay. From my gage yard, I fundament see a green light on the end of your dock at mostttime. At night in front I go to bed, I go out clog and stare at the light dreaming of a unmatched day when we reunite. The light is the only closeness I quality to you. I hear you gull a husband now. That importee nothing to me. I will have nothing else nevertheless you in my arms. I hope you share my feelings and will buy up my request to elope. We jackpot get away from here! I have tons of bullion so theres no subscribe to worry. I know you warmth me too. I already have another suffer awaiting our arrival. Its set up with beautiful tantrum of the big city. You have never seen New York like you tin evict with me. I can give you my bed along with whatever of your wildest desires. You involve to travel? Ill take you there. You want to buy a country? Theres no country too expensive for the defend of your heart. Please accept my proposal! My life with all this currency is nothing without you to share it with. If you do accept, meet me at Nicks house on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and we can have lunch together. I hope to see your sparkling eyes soon. Love, Jay Gatsby

This is a test, letter from the wagon for the kids. sincerely, Suzanne

For Grace.

For having good friends.

For my brother agreeing to teach me guitar.

December 21,1778 Dear Diary, I was outside today getting water from the river, when I overheard my brothers, Henry and Jimmy, talking about fighting the Continental Army. But I was worried because I believe that Colonies should have their right to Independence and have freedom. So I decided to spy on them for a while, until I heard mother call for lunch. Then later that night I wanted to talk to father about it, but I was scared, so I didn't. Sincerely, Kara Ashbocker December 22,1778 Dear Diary, Today I decided to talk to mother at the tavern where it was private, about what I had found out. She was shocked and surprised about Henry and Jimmy betraying her like that. By how mother was acting, she was really mad. Then she went outside where Henry and Jimmy were chopping up wood, and Mother started to yell at them. I wondered I should've told Mother or not. Then later that night, O was really scared because I heard Mother, Father, Henry, and Jimmy arguing about how Mother had yelled at Henry and Jimmy earlier today. Sincerely, Kara Ashbocker December 23,1778 Dear Diary, My brothers just left the house with muskets in their hands, along with other supplies, I think that they are fighting in the Continental Army. I am scared because I don't want my brothers to get killed, or even hurt. Also, right now Mother and Father are downstairs, arguing, but this time about something different. Father is confessing that he has been very loyal to the king. Father just walked out the door and slammed it, but it bounced back open. I just wonder if Father is leaving Mother and me, and now that Henry and Jimmy are away, it is just Mother and me. Sincerely, Kara Ashbocker

Dear Family , I'm nervous, but I’m doing fine. I miss you very, very, much. That’s why I’m writing this letter to you. I hope that you get this letter. I can’t wait to hug you when the war is over. The battle is going well. Our side the “patriots” is winning! It will end soon. I hope I will see you again soon. We are about to cross the Delaware river. if we are losing we are not going to give up on it if we win then we will call are country America. We feel the pain right now 186 people died. and 2,000 people are still 49 people did die Today .The next step is the battle of bunker hill. I hope that you guys will get my letter. From, Bob Thompson

April 21, 1775 Dear Mom & Dad, I am happy to tell you that I survived the Lexington and Concord battle.It was sure a battle. We fought the war with the militiamen or you could say untrained part-time soldier farmers. We were not surprised by attacks, thanks to Paul Revere. He rode all night going to different places and yelling, “The British are coming!The British are coming!”. it started when 700 British soldiers marched into Concord, and they were on their way to Concord with orders to confiscate all hidden weapons. But we were in the cavern waiting with 77 militiamen to help us fight Redcoats. We were there all armed and then someone fired. No one knows but after that, everyone leveled their weapons and started blasting and firing away. Eight colonists fell dead or died and 10 more were wounded. The British started marching towards Concord. They found our secret weapons, which were three massive cannons. They got to them and smashed them but we stopped them on a bridge. The Revolutionary War erupts and many died on both sides. The British were defeated at Concord! We did have a great lose, but declared victory. They retreated back to Boston. I think that the Lobster backs will not give up and that this is just the beginning of the great war. But, we are ready to defeat them again if they come. We beat them once, so we can beat them twice. Your soldier, Joab

March 17 1986 People try to glorify wars and so forth. There's people that do outstanding things, but there's nothing really glorious about a war. You do wars to protect your country if you have to, and that's the only time you should ever do it.

Dear mother and father, My life as a nurse during the World War 1 has been difficult to deal with. I feel so much frustration and pity towards these wounded soldiers. The wounds are awful, nothing like I what I saw back at home. 10-12% of the soldiers are dead due to Gas Gangrene, a bacteria that is caused by anaerobic bacteria which grows with oxygen. The deaths are because of this some kind of weapon the Germans are using, Mustard Gas and Chlorine Gas. Oh poor soldiers, having to return back home with awful scars or without arms or legs. However most of the sick ones are due to them becoming ill, cases like Influenza and Gonorrhea. One soldier whom my nurse friend treated is said to be transferred to an institution due to emotional trauma, Shellshock. This new threat, called a tank, "mechanical monster" as most people would call it. Not only do I feel frustrated, but now I'm worried about our safety as nurses. With much love, Norma Martinez

My dear brother, Timothy. Yesterday I done saw the most frightening thing I think I ever done saw. I heard the cattle outside the house causing all sortsa ruckus, mooing like crazy, some of em screaming-like. I ran out with my rifle and in the blue, moonlit night, I found a demon starting right back at me. I can't even begin to describe it...so, it was kinda tall and had black hair. It messed up the cattle real good before taking off. I look forward to getting your next letter...even though I know this one will probably take a year or so to git to ya.

July of 1828 Travels through Penang, Malaya. Dear Papa, It is I your daughter, Marie Elizabeth Currie writing to you, miles away in a new country. Papa I cannot tell you how happy I am that you have allowed me to travel with Father Richard, It is truly wonderful that this trip has allowed me to spread the word of God alongside Father Richard and his many missionaries. This experience has opened my eyes to a whole new world, a world that is completely different from our home in London, England. Papa I am currently in Penang, Malaya, a small city. I wish to tell you about my travels here, as you know the last time you saw me I had just left London’s port, we sailed all down to the bottom of the Union of South Africa and made a stop in Cape town where we waited for 3 days and later sailed off again. The next stop we made was in Madagascar to recheck the ship and load it with goods and food, with our last stop being in Penang, papa 180 days, close to 6 months is the time I spent aboard this ship, it was such a horrid journey, I did not know that this journey would be so tedious. I shall stop complaining now, and focus on the good I am to do here, spread the word of God. Papa I did not notice at first but as the days went by and as I write this letter I notice how there are many British businessman and people here. I now know how sheltered I was back home, It is truly eye opening to see how simple people live and how different the lives of Malays are compared to the upper class back in London. Penang is a small island off Malaya, there is a colony here established by Britain called George Town. It is so busy here, with so many workers in the fields, in the mines, and in the homes of the wealthy British. After being here for close to a year I see how much power Britain holds over the land and its people. Penang is a multi-racial community. I have seen boats full of Indian people and Chinese people disembark and be put to work. I have been told by a fellow named Paul who works for the British East India Company, he has told me that the Chinese are put to work in modern sectors and in the mining areas of tin, the Indians are put to work as labour and live in the estates of the British, while Malayas own people work in the traditional farming sector. I have asked him if the Malays are happy with foreign people coming into their country and taking over jobs, he has told me they do not mind but I am not sure that is the truth. The reason I am not sure is that I have lived amongst Malays and have talked to them and I have seen with my own eyes the true of what is happening here in Penang. I have seen how the foreigners from China and India have impacted the city. People are being socially identified by their race, it is shocking to see how they are being racially separated, it has caused social divide and disrupted racial relations and institutionalized racial ideology. I think the racial divide was brought by the British who have separated the different jobs by the race the people belong to. Even with this divide there has been profound changes, a lot of transformation has occurred socially, economically, and politically. I know there are divides between the different races but I have seen that British rule has helped Malaya socially. The British have constructed a transportation infrastructure like railways and road networks that connect the tin fields to the coast. There has been improved public health facilities which has helped reduce some of the tropical diseases and the government has established Malay and Christian schools which is where I spend much of my day, helping Father Richard in the Christian schools. The education system has improved from before, there is an english education system with opportunities for the children to pursue tertiary education. There has been a lot of infrastructure developments like the construction of roads and railways, land administration, a proper court system and formal education system, socially Malays have benefited from British rule. There is a strong influence that you might not be aware of, an influence on the politics, it is almost like Britain has taken hold of Malaya and shaped it to its ideals. I have talked to Malays and they have told me that the power of their kings has been lost since British control took over, British rule has taken control of the politics of Penang with the king having power in only the matters of Islam and Malay customs. Politically Britain has apparent influence on all the political decisions of Malaya, what do you think papa should I belief that Malays have no say in their government.? Paul has told me that since he arrived he has seen much economic prosperity, with the rubber estates and the oil palm estates and the tin mines, it has improved the economy of the Malays. He told me there has been accelerated development that can only bring positive changes to Penang with all the technology that has been introduced. He is right in saying there has been accelerated development but I am not sure the workers are the ones who are benefiting, I have a feeling that the ones making the most money are the British and I know you have told me before not to mind the business of men, that I am a woman and I should only worry about looking pretty but papa I do not think everything that is happening is fair. The reason I say this is because I met a man, his name is Zikri, Zikri works in the oil palm plantations, he was born in Penang. He has told me that his life is different, the peace he used to live with has been taken away from him. He said that they are told what work they have to do compared to before when all they did was keep small agricultural crops and lived off those, by either selling them or eating them, now they have to work in the oil palm estates. He says it is hard work compared to what he was used to. I asked him what he thought about the new infrastructures, he said he does like them but not the christian schools because he does not want his kids to convert to Christianity, his faith lies in Islam, so do his childrens and he does not want that to be tainted. Zikri has also told me his family has benefited from the small hospitals that have been built, his small daughter was sick and without the medication she would not of survived. Personally papa I do not know how to feel, if I even should feel anything about the control of Britain over Malaya, please tell me what you think. I do know one thing that I know where we get the resources for the new factories that make all of the goods we get. During my time here I have seen the natural resources of Malaya be taken with no limits. Those resources I have been told are being sent to Britain as the colonies serve as a supply of raw materials for the goods being produced for the British consumers. I now know the impact we as consumers, someone like me, who buys goods back in London like no tomorrow, has on the colonies, whether good or bad. Papa, is this where you are getting your resources? from colonies like Malaya for your cotton factory? I never stopped to think about those things, you have always sheltered me but I am starting to see now. I saw how you shifted from agricultural to manufacturing production very quickly. I have heard of injustices that the Malay people face in their work, are you just with your workers? Is what I heard from people back in London true, that they live in bad conditions and that the work in the factories is hard and unjust. Are the ghettos in London so horrible that 8-10 people have to share one room, papa I do not know what to think anymore I wish I was back in London not having to worry about feeble things like this. I wish I was back in my sheltered home, Even though people here still have to work hard, they are in the open air with their freedom intact unlike in London where the streets are dirty and they do not work in the open space. They do not live in ghettos, they live in their humble but clean homes. I know from what I have seen that Britain does have a strong hold over Penang and I would not doubt over the rest of Malaya. There has been profound changes affecting the estates, socially, politically and economically. There are improved facilities, improved government and improved education systems. All things that benefit the Malays, although there is a clear divide between the races, but from what I am seeing papa the workers are much better off here in Malaya than back home. They are given better facilities than the ones the workers back in England have, I belief that so far Britain is having a positive impact on Malaya, will it continue to be so?, I do not know. I hope you are doing well papa and I hope to hear back from you soon, I also hope you are able to bring answers to my troubles. May your health be well as well as those of my brothers. I send all my regards from Penang, Malaya. All my love, Marie Elizabeth Currie.

<3 My King, My Future & My Worst but Best <3, Hey I jus wanted to let you know that I've loved you with all my heart & still love you & I dont know what to do without you in my life I can Say you just can't be replaced But Damn I miss everything about you & I can never get you off my mind no matter how hard I try.. My King I want to Thank You for always understanding me & loving me still. I am sorry for everything lately I've Put you & us thru. We said Goodbyes millions of times yet we always seem to fix them & get thru it just like we can now. My Future No Matter What happens in this world I'll be there for you when you need someone to come & hold you tight. I'll take your darkest night & I'll make it bright for you & even if we are far apart my love will still remain true for you. My Worst but Best there are times when you will upset me & cause me unwanted anger, cruel words you may say that will cause me hurt & bring me sadness. There will be moments where you will make me cry & bring me tears as well as unforgivable mistakes you will bring upon me & lies told to me in which you test my trust in you But no matter what I'll be there. There will be struggles, arguments & challenges we will have to endure, But No Matter What Happens i want you to know that " I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AVANTI JAMAL CLOYD NOW & FOREVER".. <3YOUR QUEEN & FUTURE WIFE<3 * ALISHA MICHELLE CLOYD *

Klaus, I hear Elijah has refused you the pardon for taking away my love, and in return you have refused my freedom. Shame on you both. But while you boys sort our your problems, I have one last thing to offer you. I have caught wind that there is a witch in Elijah's possession named Davina Claire and I have sources that confirms that she is plotting a move against you. Make Elijah bring her with him to Abaddon City and I'll make sure that Emily takes care of it. Davina's plot to betray you all will rattle you so deeply to your core that chasing little old me will be the least of your concerns. It's been a fun five centuries Klaus, but I've worn down too many good heels running from you. Love, and hate. Katerina.

September 22,1944 Dear Husband, Time has passed its been 4 years. Although time has gone by the anti-japanese sediments in this country have gotten worse, take the Korematsu v U.S. case. The court ruled in favor of the government stating that, exclusion order that sent all of the Japanese-Americans to the concentration camps was constitutional. Korematsu's was convicted for evading interment, because of this the case was very controversial but it did open the minds of many to look into whether or not what they were doing by placing people in camps was morally right. Always the best.

May 15, 1943 Dear Husband, I hope you are well. Many changes have occurred here in the last year.The Jim crow laws have really taken a toll on many people from the African-Amercian community in the south. Around 1.5 million African Americans have left the South due to segregation and unfair treatment. Everyone that left the south has come to the north and now the cities have become very crowded and tension has risen. There has been many incidents due to all of the new tension that has risen. On a lighter note I was able to recover my jewelry and the car so although times are bad there is still hope.

went ouI woke up to gun shots and half of the troops were gone so the other half t there and asked, “Where is the leader?” and they said, “The british captured him thats why we are here.” We need to get him back. Help me get the cannon ready and try to shot the boats down.” OK. boom we hit one boat but we got more to hit. Go get the other one so we can go faster. Then they her, “NO! What was that?” “That was the captain. We need to get him.” Ok, i got him. lets go back to our base. so they ran back to there dase and packed up and went really deep into the woods. We found some trees that had fell down. ok lets build a shelter and sleep here. Then tomorrow we can make a base out of it.

I woke up to foot steps outside and they peeked out of their fort. I saw British and they told everybody that they need to hide to, hide in their base. Then about ten minutes we didn’t hear the footsteps any more, so they went outside and they were not there. The chief said. (MOVE OUT). Then about ten of ourtroops went out and all of a sudden, BOOM! all that you could here was gunshots, so he sent out more and one of them came back to say everybody was alive. Most of the british were dead so the chief went out there and he saw 30 boats full of british soldiers in them so he said, “Abort! Abort!” then all of the troops went to the fort.

1779 I saw Paul and John and they got in a big fight. They were saying things that weren't nice.Then my dad saw and got mad and told john to go home. Then me and his dad started a fight. paul ran away from home, and he saw a big war when he was walking. the british were yelling, “hold your fire”. but they still shot and then they saw a bunch of ships and they started shooting cannons at them and their base got destroyed. So they went into the woods and found a couple of trees that had fell down and they built a new base. They made it stronger, but the British stin shot it down.They went deeper to where you could not see any water, so they cut down a couple of trees. Later that night they heard the British walk by their base, but they did not see them.

March 4,1942 Dear Husband, I hope you are well. The things here at home have taken a bad turn. In February President Roosevelt executed a relocation of all Americans of Japanese ancestry to concentration camps in the interior of the United States. Housing in the camps was terrible, consisting mainly of tarpaper barracks. Families dined together at communal mess halls, and children were expected to attend school. Adults had the option of working for a salary of $5 per day. It has only been a month since they implemented this but i can tell that the anti-japanese sediments have become worse.

December 19,1941 Dearest husband, The great depression has finally come to an end. Now that all of the men have gone to war women are being drafted into the workforce. Rosie the Riveter has become a symbol of female pride and the new acquired right for women to work. The transition into the workforce has been very interesting but because of it i was able to get a job at a factory, which has allowed me to afford moving out of mr. and mrs. Wigglesworth’s home. The war might seem like a bad thing but it's done wonders for the state of the country. People seem to be recovering. Everyone is busy working in order keep up with the war. The economic status of the nation seems very hopeful.

July 17, 1944 I have made friends in the apartment next to ours, they have just moved from the west. Their farm wasn’t working well so they decided to come to the city for a change. We went to the new cinema that opened in downtown and watched a movie starring Van Johnson. He is a very great actor, and by far it really captured the essence of Hollywood. And the Four Freedoms by Norman Rockwell are really interesting pieces of art that I’m dying to show you once you come home. They represent the freedom of speech, worship, want, and fear. To me, it holds a very special place in my heart because it’s the essential and basic rights that ANY human being has.

August 15, 1945 I am writing the letter to you with a very heart. Millions of innocent have been lost in Japan because of the atomic bomb thrown into the city. I was preparing to go to work as I heard of the atomic bomb attack in Hiroshima on the radio. Harry’s school has delayed it’s opening because of the terror struck throughout the country. There were not one, but two bombs. The other one was in Nagasaki. I am sure that you have heard about this too. It is all over the radio, television, newspapers... you name it. Write back soon.

October 15, 1944 I am still adjusting to all of the changes happening around the area. The government has now taken control of what I earn at the factory and I do not like it at all. They cut in my salary has affected Harry’s school fees. They are setting the prices of goods, wages, and even fuel all over the country. Also there has been a serious debate over Korematsu v. the U.S. Korematsu was arrested and convicted because he didn’t want to follow the rules and enter the camps in the West. To end his case, he argued with the constitutionality of the order for his deportation. There have been several unrests regarding the Japanese Americans here. How are you holding up on the war front. Hope you are okay.

January 28, 1943 The war is reaching of what I feared. The casualty rates are higher than ever and I am deeply worried for your safe being. I am really happy that you are destroying the Japanese and the Germans. I knew that you could fly like a pro, also I am very sorry for the loss of your crew members. They will be missed. Harry is doing very well, I think he enjoys going to school, but he misses you terribly. To update you on events going on here, there is an african american migration happening. More and more African Americans are moving up North and the East. They are taking up the vacant spots in the industrial factories to make a better living. There is now less space in the city, but I think we’re just going to have to adjust to the situation. Please keep me informed on what’s happening on the battle field. Write back soon.

February 27,1942 I have just read your letter and I am very worried. I have heard several radio broadcasts describing how terrible the war is as of right now. Despite the circumstances, I believe that the American forces will pull through and win. I have attained a job at a factory and also have to discuss the Japanese Internment camps. Terror has spread through the country because almost everyone thinks that the Japanese are spies. FDR has ordered ALL of the people with Japanese heritage to be relocated in the west coast. They are to stay in camps. Even though this is not morally correct, it is for the best of the country. My best.

November 17, 1941 I thought of updating you about what’s happening here back at home. The time of extreme poverty and a miserable life is now over. I am thinking about getting a job at the factories just a few minutes outside of town to help out with the war. The extra profit will come handy with the expenses around the house. Harry, our son, is also going to start his first year of school. As of right now, everything is returning back to normal and also Rosie the Riveter is now an icon for us women and our roles in this war. I am very overjoyed because this is a very important step for all of the women in America. Hope to hear from you soon.

Dearest Martha, These last few days at Bull Run have been nothing short of almighty hell, but I preserved for one reason and one reason only. For the chance to see your crimson lips at our Cino de' Merica party. BYOB.