First Letter Dear Journal, I am shocked and appalled. A sky-wagon came from the village today, bearing three people I have reason to know well: Madame Truc, Jacques-la-Souris, and Jean-Baptiste. They came to the shop in Bois-de-Bas seeking shelter, for of course Madame Truc knew I had come there. Elise directed them to Onc' Herbert, … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Visitors (14 Août 34AF)

First Letter Cher Onc' Herbert, I am troubled by what you write me of the news from Mont-Havre: Provençese soldiers garrisoned in private homes, men taken from their houses and their places of employment and pressed into service, my friend M. Suprenant's young lads conscripted—and them still boys! And not for the defense of Armorica, … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- On Tactics (11 Août 34AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, I am not quite sure how it happened, but here in the encampment on L'Isle de Grand-Blaireau I have become the person everyone asks for permission to do things. It is a great nuisance and distraction, for I have many things of my own to attend to; but at times it … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- A Day of Rest (10 Août 34AF)

First Letter Cher Onc' Herbert, I have just this moment discovered what Drunken Jacques was telling people to get them to cooperate with getting the supplies in order. He was telling them that I'd be disappointed if they continued to make a fuss! Me! What am I, some kind of monster? Why in all of … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- On Disappointment (9 Août 34AF)