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Charles Hamilton Matthews was seated at his desk pondering the latest finances when his secretary, Rupert, came in with the morning’s mail. In the pile was one travel stained letter. He ripped it open and read it.

Peter Matthews

Bear Lodge Rd

Sundance

Wyoming

29^th July 1893

Father

I trust this letter finds you well. I have settled down in Sundance and have recently made purchase of a small farm which is large enough to meet my needs. I had been intending to inform you that I am a father. However my wife did not survive the birth of my son - he also died. I am surrounded by friends and intend to remain here for a period of time. As a result I have enclosed my address should you need to contact me. I reiterate that I have no intention of returning home.

Your son

Peter

Charles cursed and threw his tumbler across the room. The crystal hit the wall with force and shattered on impact. He grunted to his secretary, “Get Theresa to clean that up. I have a letter to dictate.” The shattered crystal and brandy was wiped away and then his secretary took down the letter. Rupert’s eyebrows were raised at the content but he valued his job enough not to say anything.