I am Roderick Dinnell. I live in Shrewsborough which is not far from your estate. I read in the newspaper that you were very rich and I would like to ask you for two hundred sixty quid to help me pay my bills. Thank you for your assistance.

Roderick Dinnell

Dear Mr. Tinsley and Miss Simmons,

I regret to inform you that your check for $178,750.32, representing the second installment of winnings from the Grand Slam Lottery, has been unavoidably delayed due to a minor discrepancy detected in the GSL account during a recent audit. The check will be mailed out to you, with interest, within 10 working days. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience resulting from this matter.

Sincerely,

J. Archibald Dixon
Deputy Treasurer
Department of Revenue and Taxation

Dear Mr. Tinsley and Miss Simmons,

Please find enclosed your second installment check of $179,025.43 from the Grand Slam Lottery.

Sincerely,
J. Archibald Dixon
Deputy Treasurer
Department of Revenue and Taxation

Your father and I are enjoying the warm weather here in Tucson. We arrived on Saturday morning and spent Sunday shopping in Nogales. Yesterday we visited the Sonora Desert Museum in the morning and planned to golf with the Andersons later in the day, but—you known your father’s bunion. We’re both hoping we’ll be able to head for Phoenix in the morning. We’re looking forward to speaking to you when we get back and hearing about your trip to Italy. Give our best to Simon.

Love,
Mother