Sunday

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.

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