December 19th, 1744

Dearest Walter,

It fills me with great sadness to read the sorrow in your most recent letter. My heart goes out to you and Marla. May she and the baby be safe and blessed. It is my greatest wish for you.

The job for Liam Connely seems a good one. He is an honest and fair man and you can trust him. Just never get between him and a bottle of whiskey!

Of course, once the child is born and you are able to leave your family for awhile, I hope you will consider rejoining the Hannu.

Sorry this letter is so short. It is storming greatly tonight and the boat churns endlessly. Hopefully you will be able to read this.

All my best,
Capt. Bosworth

December 5th, 1744

B,

The cold weather has entered me in such a way this year that I'm starting to think that my heart it's self has frozen over. Marla suffers greatly with her pregnancy and the money from the shipyard is proving insufficient for the time being. I was approached by a Mr.L.Connely about a job in Scotland. He said he was a friend of yours and had recalled how highly you spoke of me. Apparently there is a lighthouse near the Orkney's that needs a keeper. If i accept i will leave at the end of January with my darling and our new edition.

I think i shall take the job as it pays double the shipyard salary. Then, perhaps, the Hannu will dock there and we can see each other again.

I hope you are well.

Walter.