i am yr most devoted and etc. , john higgins jacky faber , convict onboard the lorelei lee bound for botany bay june 1807 mr. hiram fletcher 9 brattle lane london , england my dear mr. fletcher , while i realize that i am not held in great esteem by you and your family , i do hope that you will find it in your heart to inform me of any news regarding your son james fletcher , as i have absolutely no idea what might have befallen him since my forced departure from england 's shore .