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Vince--you have mail.

Good job everyone! I'll try to get to comments after I get home.

Had some ideas but no time to write right now. Would offer to help judge but am going out of town this weekend. But if no one else volunteers, I can fit it in Saturday evening. Good luck eveyone!

Hi everyone! Been away from the computer for the holiday. Hope everyone enjoyed theirs. Trying to catch up a bit.

Don't know if I'll enter this challenge. I'm steadily trying but having writing issues. Don't know how I feel about 1st person either. I'll let y'all know for sure later this week. But good luck to everyone trying...or not.

Welcome all newbies! Can't wait to have you participate. The first one is the hardest to share. But it gets a little easier when you realize no one virtual laughs at you!

Deb--08-08 is such a great day!!!! That happens to be my anniversary. When you're busy saying I-Dos, I'll be celebrating my 16th! I know what you mean about the planning. I could've easily eloped, but our families would've killed us. But I'm glad to have had the experience (although I'd never do it again). Good Luck to you and your man. I'm sure it'll be great!

Nini & Jodie--I know the waiting is the hardest part. Hope you hear good news soon. Y'all are still in my thoughts and prayers.

TTYL

I actually thought about writing a couple of shorter letters but since I I couldn't really include JH's letters to her, I felt that one was the better way to go.

Nini & Jodie--Sorry to hear about your Mom. Hope all goes well with the tests tomorrow. Y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Now about the challenge...

Vince--Again, I say great minds think alike. As a non-historical reader, I thought the idea of a letter sounded like the perfect solution. Anyhow, as usual, I'm really interested in your backstory--the shipwreck--which I assume is how the H/h met. And I loved the employers twist. Very interesting... 

Sbwriter--Great angle with the Boston Tea Party. And interesting names--Fuzzyslippers, Greatlay, Nonuts. I'd like to see Sarah & Jacob's next battle though after the way this one ended.

Nancy--Clever girl...very interesting twist with the dream. Sure would like to hear Zach & Kit's next conversation. 

AnitaMae--Loved the name Lisette. Thought it was different. Anyhow, I know nothing about Canadian history but sounds interesting. Sure would like to see how July 1st plays out although I have my own idea.

Deb-- I thought your entry was very well put together. I wouldn't have guess you rushed it if you hadn't said so. How sad Nathaniel was injured shortly after receiving permission to court Abigail. But you did say he didn't die, right?

MandyM--Your's was my favorite this week. I don't read a lot of paranormal. Just whatever Nora Robert's writes. But I loved the paranormal twist with the historical setting. They do seem to fit so nicely. And the Elementals sound very interesting.

To all the writers--I think everyone did a great job as usual. I found each entry very entertaining. It's great to have so many different takes. Maybe that's because the topic was somewhat left open.

One of my favorite LOL moments with a book was when the heroine was described as 5'1" or 5'2" early in the book, then later the hero admires her 'endlessly long' legs. I'm five four, and I'm here to tell you, these legs are anything but endless.

While I must confess I too am short--5'2"--I had a friend in high school that was 5'4" with long legs. She was rail thin and high-waisted which made her legs look like they were 2/3 of her body.

As for looks, I agree with Sam. We all see things (and people) differently. When one of my best friends looks at her husband, she sees Tom Cruise (with blonde hair). He is attractive but he's no Tom Cruise. And my own husband is convinced he looks like Matthew McConaughey. I would be excited except...again I don't see it.

The Lost Love Letter: Dorothy Quincy to John Hancock

  

Fairfield July 5, 1775

 

My Good Sir,

            I know not if I will send this Letter. Thoughts & matters must be set to paper, as the Seriousness of the Times beckons truth be told. But of this more hereafter.

Last Evening I had the pleasure of your Letters & Box. The abundance of your correspondence prevails over me. Your devotd penworship is most agreeable tho your words distress me much. Pray think not of me unkind. With deep regret I meant not to cause concern & melancholy. I think not hard on any Earnest Expressions you shard. The guilt is mine only for not writing oftener & fuller letters. I will mend in the future if you forgive the past. I shall do as askd & write one long Letter. I beg your penworship gos on.

The Box was most pleasant. The Shoes & Stockings fit favorably. The stockings were most enjoyd by Dr Aunt Lydia whilst the hat I likd most. I shall wear the articles often & contemplate you. Be assurd the Donor is no objection. I will accept all articles he bestows upon me.

My Dr John, you are ever in my thoughts & the contemplation of you gives me much pleasure. Be assurd I am not afraid of you. I cannot ignore the Ceremony & Reservdness you speak of tho I covet your freedom in writing. I think it a great pleasure to tell how dearly I love you thro Letters. But tis most improper to place such things in writing especially whilst engagd. Your Dr Aunt would not approve. I am in her charge & must abide her wishes. Perhaps once we marry I can share my thoughts & sentiments by Letter. Altho I am much reservsd wch prevents me sending this Letter. I fear my words shall fall upon the wrong eyes & am most unsure of my skill.  I cannot convey my thoughts in writing like I do when we talk. A Publick & Articulate man may not understand.        

The Love you profess is a secret not to me. You have often told me of my beauty & compard fine things to it. My long dark hair, soft as the Silk Stockings you send. My eyes shine like stars. Your words are eloquent whether spoke or written. Such sweet sentiments you share. But my Dr John, tis not the articles you send & the beauty you see that makes me love you. Tis your desire of my voice.  I knew I loved you when we walkd down the path of my family home & you begd me to speak. You said my voice was like Angel Musick & held appealing converse. Not many men listen to ramblings of women. I had resignd myself to belleship like my Dr sister Katy. But you garnerd my approval & my heart that day. My love & devotd heart are forever yours.

Perhaps I need share why I love you. Be assurd I have many reasons to love a Publick & Articulate man. You appeal to my eyes. You my Dr are a most handsome man. Your attire is of the finest quality & your presence is of authority. Your Ceremony is innate. You appeal to my heart. Tis your dedication to lovd ones as Letters often ask. Your generosity is infinite & will inspire legends. Your sympathy hath no boundaries. Young; Old; Friends; Strangers; Aristocrats; Inferiors; Noble Causes &c. But you appeal to my dreams most. Our desires of Independence from Mother England are the same. You are a Resolute Patriot. Your arguments perswade the scituations rise in popularity. Your Leadership will discover a place in history after England rules no longer. My scincere hope is it be swift.

Tho I wish to marry you soon I have many concerns of marriage. Recollect after the Battle of Lexington we partd with harsh words. My Father & family weighd verily on my mind. I wishd to return to Boston & see to the welfare of my lovd ones. You forbade me to go. “I am not under your authority yet” I said. Your Dr Aunt calmd me much over this. I know your concern was my welbeing. But the scituation worrys me of my place in marriage. I wish a partner like the man I fell in love with spoke & not a ruler. Or I fear the break from England will be of no consequence to me. I should not trade one ruler only to have another.

I miss the days we shard at my family house. Our walks & talks. I fear nothing will be the same again. Whilst I am for the rebellion I have much concern for your welbeing. I dont wish to be without you. I would ask you not to leave your call of patriotic service. President of Congress is a rank of Honor. It is your Right & Duty to serve. But I fear the Kings rath for you, my father & the others of the days past. Pray All be safe. Pray turmoil ends swiftly.

Mr Burr is a most gracious host. He keeps your Dr Aunt & I busy with social engagements plenty. The town & townspeople are charming. I stay busy with daily occupations & have little time to myself. I am happy to be here tho I worry much of my family & you. Send word often. I will Remember you to all that matter.

General Washington passd thro Fairfield a few days ago. It was most regrettable I met him not. I am excitd you may soon adjourn to Connecticut altho the reason is of concern. I do hope tis soon & we may marry. Pray be safe on your passage. Adieu my Dr John, I long to see you.

 

                                                                          Forever,

 your devotd Dr Dolly,

Dolly Quincy

His Excellency

            John Hancock Esq.

 

The End

  

 

OK I almost didn't post mine because Vince also did a letter. You know what they say about great minds... Anyhow, I thought it was an interesting twist. I worked too hard on it not to post. This challenge was especially difficult for me because I don't read historicals.

Like Vince's note above, spelling and grammer errors are intentional.

Good Luck to everyone! I'll read later after this children settle.

Hmm...I'm trying my hand at the historical. But they're so not my thing. It's been a real challenge for me. I think I have an interesting idea but working it out is more difficult than I thought. Of course, dare I say it again, I think it's because historicals aren't high on my radar. Still trying...

The only one I know of is

http://community.eharlequin.com/content/blogging-acronyms

but I don't remember seeing AA on there. You could try posting it as a question and christa_r can add it to the list.