chapter 7 jacky faber general delivery u.s. post office boston , massachusetts , usa september , 1803 james emerson fletcher number 9 brattle lane london , england dear jaimy , i 'm going to be writing this letter in little bits and pieces 'cause i know i ca n't send it out till i see a british ship come in the harbor 'cause that 's the only way i can think to get a letter to you 'cause mistress wo n't mail my letters to you 'cause she do n't think it 's right somehow .