From Nathaniel to Grover

[WITHHELD], Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Tuesday, July 1,1986

Grover,

You know the reason we had to cut funding on the Zealot Project. It drained far too much from our coffers to sustain, especially with the other assets we're working on. Your team also never got more than one functional model, and the class Z isn't safe. Too unstable. I know that the Dormancy module was installed after Samantha was sent to the hospital, but it's been absorbing Garrus wavelengths. You still have a substantial amount of money, at least compared to ops like the NEMEAN. Please, Grover, help me here. I've got a lot on my plate right now. You're an old friend, but if we have to part ways I will do so without hesitation. The Tablet is our primary concern, our first priority.

Nat

From John to Esther

[WITHHELD], Dublin, Ireland

Friday, June 2, 2006

Dear Esther,

Oh, God, I wish you were here. It's really not the same alone. The rolling green hills are simply gorgeous. I think you'd love it here. I know you're a stay-at-home kind of girl, but you have a great appreciation for nature's beauty. Our first meeting yesterday really went well, I think. The top brass are surprisingly fun-loving. I could swear one of the board members was eating chocolate under the table. I'll be home in a week and a half, so don't miss me too much. I'll make sure to buy some souvenir for you.

Love,

John

From Patrizia to Giovanni

[WITHHELD], Padua, Italy

Friday, July 24, 1987

Dearest Father,

I know you do not approve of my choice in a husband but Donovan loves me and I love him. He is a great man and he has a good job. He will be able to provide for us and our children, should we have any. I only wish you would give us your blessing, Papa. I am leaving tonight and we are running away. We are to be married in a month at cousin Seville's house. If it is not too much trouble I would like you to be there, but not if you are going to continue as you have been the past few weeks. Donovan and I are happy together. I do not understand why you would jeopardize your only daughter's happiness for your own hopes and dreams. I must live my life, and you cannot live through me.

Patrizia

From Samantha to Derek

[WITHHELD], Annapolis, MD

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Dear soldier,

My name is Samantha Jonas (no, I'm not related to the Jonas brothers) and I am writing from Annapolis in Maryland. Maybe you know it. It is a very nice place. Sometimes the weather is bad but usualy its a great place to live. I am in the ninth grade and I want to tell you thank you very much for doing what you do and fighting the good fight for those of us who can't. I hope you and your friendss stay safe.

Love,

Sam

From Jake to Ryan

[WITHHELD], San Francisco, CA

Friday, October 12, 1984

Dear Ryan,

As per your request, I am enclosing the first five chapters of the manuscript for my book, Carts and Kings. I am also including in this query letter a brief summary blurb of the entire book. In the start, Geoff Dartman is a foulmouthed athletic high school senior. On the brink of graduation, he is approached at home by a strange man in a suit. This man declares Geoff to be the long-lost king of an ancient underground civilization, which has come to be known as Atlantis. Geoff, not wanting to take the responsibility, declines. However, Agent Fletcher, the only name that the man is known by, employs all force possible to retrieve Geoff. He is forced to go on a long and arduous trek all around the world in order to escape Agent Fletcher and clear his name of the crime of murdering his parents - an act carried out, of course, by Agent Fletcher in an attempt to coax Geoff into coming with him. After three months of running, Geoff is cornered, but decides to commit suicide - better to die on his terms than theirs.

I hope you will decide to accept my book.

Many thanks,

Jake Brown

From Renji to Natasha

[WITHHELD], Benghazi, Libya

Monday, April 4, 2011

Dear Natasha,

I know that you are most likely worried for me. I'm writing to tell you that I am perfectly okay. Yes, the situation is pretty bad, but I'm staying away from the fighting. I found some kind folks who are letting me stay with them for now. I know that it has to be difficult for you at home, not knowing if I'll come back, not getting any letters. I promise you that I will stay safe and come home as soon as I can. There is a refugee caravan leaving the country in two days. I will then be able to get on a plane and fly back. I also want you to know that in the event that I do not make it out, our friend Konor has promised to help you in the coming hardships. Times are rough, and the fact that we both have to work in order to sustain our standards of living tells me that you will need all the help you can get if I am not there to provide it.

With love and with hope,

Renji 

From Taylor to Shannon

[WITHHELD], Paris, France

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Dear Shannon,

How are you? I've only been here for five days and it just keeps getting better and better. I've already gone on two shopping sprees. You're just going to LOVE the things I picked up for you and the fam. I SO wish you were here. Like, you have no idea. Tomorrow we're going to the Eiffel Tower. And I bought the CUTEST beret. I even think it made a guy on the tour look at me. He's a local and his name is Alain, but he doesn't have a noticeable accent or anything. (Pity.) OK, OK, I know you really love hearing about all the souvenirs I got. So far I've gotten like two closets' worth of clothes, the CUTEST little purse, and the most gorgeous-sounding bell ever. Anyway the tour's only just started so I don't have much to say yet, but I'll be sure to write as soon as something really interesting happens! Kisses to everyone at home. 

Your biffle,

Taylor 

From Bill and Jill to Sakura

[WITHHELD], Bath, ME

Wednesday, August 12, 1998

To Miss Sakura Honma:

Thank you for your application. Unfortunately, we are no longer hiring new employees. Your talents are not needed. We would suggest directing your attentions to another firm, where you may profit more in the long run. It is our grave duty to inform you that while your resume was exceptional and you fulfilled all the requirements, we here at Radusch and Rosner simply need someone with imagination, and frankly, you are lacking in that department.

Yours,
Bill Radusch
Jill Rosner