Letter to Laveau/Jones (Pages 7-8)

Page from Louisiana Event scrapbook.

Transcript
Page 7: Letter from Dr. Philip Huff Jones to Laveau from Jones' collection

Most esteemed mom. Laveau

I was honored to receive your letter; I have indeed heard of you. You are correct in saying I wear a mask of sorts - I have taken an oath to maintain the secrecy of the AHA and would I break it I would not survive to gloat. In a sense, it is both mask and shield. But if even half of what I have heard about you is the truth, then you likely know of what I speak.

I have consulted with several of my colleagues on the matter, and we are of one mind: a partnership between us would be of benefit to all. I would hear more of your visions of the city's end, for we have also seen such things. But there are other portents as well.

I dare not commit more to paper. Let us meet and discuss this further in person. The coming months are, in our estimation, crucial. Please write me at your earliest convenience.\

Quam parva sapientia mundus regitur ,

Philip Huff Jones, M.D.

''who's transcribing these? find originals!''

Page 8: Letter from V. Caldwell to Dr. Philip Huff Jones

''transcript? Found inside a French-German dictionary Berlin Public Library''

Most esteemed DR. Jones

I can now confirm that the first shipment is underway and, I have been promised, should arrive in Louisiana before the month is out. This shipment is, perhaps, of a bizarre and even whimsical character, as it contains prototypes of a highly experimental nature. I tire of working toward a nonexistent perfection, and long to create something truly original. But my father values business over art, and I find my ideas shattered against the walls of his obstinance; my favor with him deteriorates further with each new design. I hope in your hands they will receive the appreciation I believe they deserve. Should this be so, I can provide you with more, so much more. There are designs of which i have not yet dared to speak. And i begin to suspect you will be the first with whom I can tiscuss my plans.

I need not call your attention to the signs of the times; this evil of which you speak follows us both in various forms. We must all face down our own demons, though what you face sounds to be of a particularly vile nature. Your own brilliant prospects must be realized; for it is not fate which makes such men as yourself. You make your own fate. There is, however, such a thing as compelling fortune, however reluctant or averse. As regards myself, perhaps I too, will succeed, so let us both keep a good heart, and to work together toward our mutual success.

With sincere esteem and friendship,

V. Caldwell

THE Caldwell?