My darling William,

 
   It's the first Christmas without you, and Damien and Mark aren't taking it very well I'm afraid.

That sweet, yet incredibly empty headed brother of mine has sent you something. He had asked me not to tell you, so it could be a surprise.

Mark has asked the staff to bake snickerdoodle cookies, I know that it is your favorite, my dear.

How is it overseas? I can imagine it's exciting for an adventurer such as yourself. P--ha-s t--t i- --y I f--l -- l-v- -i-h a -er--n -uc- -s -ou-se--

Sta- -af- , - -o-- --u, -y --r---g

M--ry Chr--ma-, W--liam. Co-e h--e so--.

W-th m--h l--e, 

- C-lin-