Forgive me... I have forged. I must admit, it was kind of fun. I'm hoping I'll be forgiven as long as I don't try to sell it?
It was for my daughter's school project.
Now I know to smell suspicious documents for the scent of tea.
Here's the text for anyone who cares:
October 12, 1492
Dear Family,
Today we have reached land. Chris Columbus calls it Asia. I am so excited our hard voyage here is over. Just a month ago there was a terrible storm and many people passed away. I am so lucky I am not one of them. Also I am very excited because when we approach the new land I will bring home many great treasures. But still I am not home yet and I miss you so much. I bet the voyage back home will be as rough as the voyage traveling to land.
When I get home we will have all riches and spices. I will even make a feast for us. Ever since I left I bet you guys have been worried sick about me. Trust me, I feel the same way too. I have been praying that you guys are doing well.
Anyway, I have to go, my friend Henry needs help unloading barrels. Hope to write back to you soon,
Giovanni
P.S. My favorite part is the solemn way crewmen "passed away" in the storm. If this was my
son's project, they would have struck the main mast as they were blown overboard and drowned while they were eaten by sharks!
P.P.S. No, I didn't broach the subject of who would actually deliver the mail. Too early to stifle the imagination.