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Missive #454 Published 2 March 2025

Continuing The Anti-Federalist Papers

Cato IV
by George Clinton
To the People of the State of New York:

Missive #453 Published 1 March 2025

Whoever wrote the dust cover should have written the book. The copious quotations that he speaks of were mostly in French with only a few of them having English translations. I understood the dust cover but very little of the book. I provide one quote from the book, if you understand it then you will probably like the book. I didn't understand it.

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Missive #452 Published 28 February 2025

76. Donkeys and Horses

Nasruddin was riding his donkey along the road when a rich man on a fine horse rode up alongside him.

“I’ve been watching you and your donkey,” he said, “and you are a sorry-looking sight. I don’t know who looks more pathetic: you or your donkey!”

Nasruddin did not reply.

“I’m talking to you!” shouted the rich man. “Don’t you have anything to say?”

“Excuse me,” said Nasruddin apologetically. “I was just so surprised that I didn’t know what to say.”

“What do you mean you were surprised?”

Nasruddin smiled. “I’ve never actually seen a donkey riding a horse."

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Missive #451 Published 26 February 2025

Master Hugh is asked to provide a sleeping potion for Sir Henry Burley, a friend and guest of Lord Gilbert at Bampton Castle. Sir Henry, (with his wife, a daughter by a first wife, two knights, two squires, and assorted servants), has outstayed his welcome at Bampton Castle. The next morning after Master Hugh provides the potion, Sir Henry is found dead, eyes open, in his bed. Master Hugh, the target of the wife’s wrath, is asked by Lord Gilbert to determine the cause of death.

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Missive #450 Published 24 February 2025

I don't recommend this book. The author often repeats himself and the editor did poor editing. The book is also rather light on presenting any new information for anyone with a reasonably thorough education. I think the author is a globalist so you may, or may not, agree with much of what he says.

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Missive #449 Published 23 February 2025

Continuing The Federalist Papers.

Federalist No.41
General View of the Powers Conferred by the Constitution
Author: James Madison
To the People of the State of New York:

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Missive #448 Published 21 February 2025

75. Nasruddin and the Wealthy Merchant

Nasruddin once found himself traveling in the company of a wealthy merchant.

“The more wealthy I am, the more wealthy I become,” said the merchant proudly. “Look at my fine boots and your shabby sandals, my thoroughbred horse and your broken-down donkey, my elegant garments and your threadbare cloak…”

As the merchant was speaking, robbers suddenly rode up and attacked them, stripping the merchant of his clothes and stealing his horse. Meanwhile, they ignored Nasruddin and his donkey.< br>
“Remarkable!” said Nasruddin, “The more wealthy you were, the more you had to lose, while my circumstances remain the same as before.”

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Missive #447 Published 19 February 2025

There Will Be War is a landmark science fiction anthology series that combines top-notch military science fiction with factual essays by various generals and military experts on everything from High Frontier and the Strategic Defense Initiative to the aftermath of the Vietnam War. It features some of the greatest military science fiction ever published…

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Missive #446 Published 17 February 2025

The second book in Tim Severin's thrilling historical adventure series set in Saxon times.

This book was written more in the style of Severin's nonfiction travel books. It is historical fiction that was done well. A good book in a good series.