Corespondence: 11.09.2000 My dear Thomas, The move has, so far, gone quite well. I have settled into my new quarters in New York City without trouble from either the natural or supernatural authorities. My library seems undamaged as yet, though I may want for space to store it properly. The great conflict you spoke of seems to be coming to a head. I have been able to confirm the existence of the facility in the Catskills your informant mentioned, and it is, if anything, larger than we had expected. The inhabitants of New York seem unaware of the danger. New York is quite mild this time of year; it has been a pleasant holiday to escape the rain of London, though I do confess I miss our walks through the mist from the river. With you so far from here, with whom will I discuss my latest theories? I am still convinced that the various vampiric powers did not appear simultaneously, despite their quaint myths about their origins. I hope that Lucien has not been troubling you greatly. I admit that I cannot imagine for what purpose he would require a hundred pounds of silver, but it cannot be for pure research, and I still believe you were right to deny him his funding. Give my best to Reginald and the girls, Julian     Transcribed and maintained Elizabeth Kent