Historical Letters

Napoleons letter to the royal family of Great Britain marks a historic moment in time, following his failed attempt to return to power. Despite his efforts during the Hundred Days campaign, he was ultimately defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by the Seventh Coalition. This decisive battle brought about the permanent end of the Napoleonic… Read More »The Last Words of an Emperor: Napoleon’s Surrender Letter

On July 13, 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, a key figure in the French Revolution, was assassinated by Charlotte Corday. Marat was one of the most radical voices of the French Revolution and a member of the Jacobin faction. His support of the tyrannical rule of Maximilien Robespierre and the Reign of Terror that ensued made him many… Read More »Jean-Paul Marat Assassination – Final Letter of A Revolutionary

On this day, one of the most fateful duels in history took place, marked by Alexander Hamilton last letter to his wife, Eliza. This was the final encounter between two American founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Throughout their years, the two men have had multiple disagreements that culminated in this duel. As they… Read More »Last Letter of Alexander Hamilton

Losing a leader like Zachary Taylor President is always a difficult time for the government and its people. Not only do they lose their guiding hand, but it also leads to a transition of power that can be difficult to process both politically and emotionally. Such was the case with President Zachary Taylor. Although a… Read More »Letters for Zachary Taylor – A Dead President

I wanted to share with you an intriguing piece of history that has fascinated many over the years—the Roswell incident that took place in the small town of Roswell, New Mexico, sparking one of the world’s most enduring conspiracy theories. One of the world’s most famous conspiracy theories was born when a local newspaper in… Read More »The Roswell Incident – A Historical Analysis of the UFO Craze

Imagine the year is 1811, over two hundred years ago, the Venezuelan Declaration of Independence marked the beginning of the end for the mighty Spanish Empire, as Venezuela became the first country to declare its independence from Spain after centuries of abuse and mismanagement. Taking advantage of the chaos caused by the Napoleonic War, they… Read More »Venezuelan Declaration of Independence – A Letter Witnessing a Historic Revolution

On this letter, a young nation proclaims its Philippine independence from a great power, transitioning from a colony to a democracy. Although people first think of the United States, they aren’t the only country that gained their freedom on this momentous day. Over a century and a half after the US declared its independence, its… Read More »Philippine Independence Letter From the US – A Letter to the Nation

Today marks the anniversary of a pivotal and tragic moment in our nation’s history—the infamous Pickett’s Charge letter at the Battle of Gettysburg. As I pen these words, I am reminded of the immense bravery and the profound sacrifice that characterized that fateful day. It is through this letter that I hope to honor and… Read More »A Vintage Reflection on Pickett’s Charge

I’m writing to you about the Declaration of Independence which marked America’s independence from Great Britain. While most people celebrate on July 4th, the story of the Declaration of Independence actually began a bit earlier. This change was because the document required minor revisions and was only made official two days later. However, in some… Read More »Declaration of Independence – Colonies Letter of Freedom

Twenty-seven years ago, a significant chapter in the history of the United Kingdom and China came to a close with the official return of Hong Kong to China. After nearly 156 years of British rule, the historic Handover of Hong Kong marked a monumental event for both nations. For the UK, this moment signified the… Read More »Handover of Hong Kong – The End of British Rule Letter