The Letter Home
Remis
Dear Mother and Father,
How are you? I am fine as are the children. I can hardly think how the taxes must be affecting the farm. I know here the people are being taxed to near death. The peoples tithe is getting smaller, and the need for the church’s help is growing constantly, [...]
Introduction to Jean-Louis
Remis
Dear Journal;
My name is Jean-Louis de la Rocque. I am the priest of a small parish in a little town called Remis, which is located just about a day from Paris. I am not married, just to my work, I do although have 3 children. No of course I have not committed this terrible sin. [...]
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