To     - Chev. Chretien de Penma
From - Alphonce Agastine Alba

Sir,

I was devastated to hear that my second son passed from this life in July in the service of the Crown. I do hope he did not disgrace the family name & I pray that his death was not in vain. My wife has taken to bed on hearing the news and the brown paper & vinegar wraps have failed to lift her spirits as it would a mare.

Anyway I gather things did not go well in July .... Are you in need of any remounts?

Your faithful servant,

 Alphonce Agastine Alba

Purveyor of the finest horse flesh in France.

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