“Fly to the Bosom of Your God”: Alexander Hamilton’s Farewell Letters
On the eve of July 11, 1804, Alexander Hamilton prepared to meet Vice President Aaron Burr in a duel that would end his life. Knowing he might not return, Hamilton wrote not one but two farewell letters to his wife, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.
Designing Maverick & Goose – Pippin’s Park Buddies Take Flight
When we set out to design Pippin’s Park Buddies, we knew each character needed to carry their own charm, quirks, and history. Some are grounded, some are mysterious, and a few… well, they’ve spent a little too much time in the skies. For Maverick and Goose, the challenge was to capture the nostalgia of classic aviators while keeping the humor and light-hearted charm that defines the entire collection.Today, we’re excited to share the story behind two birds of our flock: Maverick and Goose.
Between Meadows and Mortality: John Keats writes to Fanny Brawne
On August 17, 1819, John Keats wrote to Fanny Brawne from the quiet English town of Winchester. By this time, Keats was immersed in both the beauty of the countryside and the weight of his own fragile health. He was also at work on one of his last major projects, a tragedy titled Otho the Great.
Amid his creative efforts and his walks through the meadows and ruins, Keats turned to Fanny with a letter that reveals a man caught between poetic rhapsody, self-doubt, and overwhelming love.
Designing Kosmo & Morph for Pippin’s Park Buddies
Every good park has its legends: the quiet figures you only catch glimpses of and the cosmic dreamers who make you wonder if the universe is listening back. For our Pippin’s Park Buddies collection, we are bringing all of these characters to life: this blog is about Morph, the shadowy stray and Kosmo, the philosophical space dog.
From Islands to Icons: The Story of the Hawaiian Missionary Stamps
In 1851, the Kingdom of Hawaii issued its very first postage stamps. Today remembered as the Hawaiian Missionaries, they are printed on fragile blue pelure paper. These stamps carried the mail of an island kingdom that, while geographically remote was becoming increasingly connected to the rest of the world.
Diego, My Love: Frida Kahlo’s Tender Letter of Devotion
By 1940, Frida was living through both personal and physical struggles. She had been hospitalized multiple times for the lingering effects of polio and a horrific bus accident in her youth. Yet even through pain, she kept her pen moving: sending notes, sketches, and letters to Diego that reveal the depth of her longing and devotion.
Five Sons, One Letter and a President’s Condolence.
Some letters are meant to share news, others to inspire, and a few… to comfort wounds that can never truly heal. In the fall of 1864, with the American Civil War nearing its bloody conclusion, President Abraham Lincoln sent one such letter to Mrs. Lydia Bixby, a widow from Massachusetts who was believed to have lost five sons in the conflict.
The Alexandria “Blue Boy”: A Love Letter That Time Refused to Burn
In the world of philately, some stamps are prized for their beauty, others for their rarity, and a precious few for the stories they carry. The Alexandria “Blue Boy” Postmaster’s Provisional is all three: a small, simple piece of blue paper that survived against the odds, carrying with it a tale of love, defiance, and history.
The Basel Dove: Pioneering Postal Elegance
The Basel Dove represents everything we stand for: meaningful communication, beautiful design, and the enduring power of the written word.
A Letter Before Silence: Virginia Woolf’s Parting Words to Leonard.
In a world where we hide pain behind perfect photos and polished status updates, Virginia’s last letter is unflinchingly real. It reminds us that love is not always enough to save someone, but it is always worth giving. It teaches us that saying goodbye can be an act of grace.
Japan’s 10-Year Postbox Where Art, Memory, and Letters Meet
Kubota calls it a “place for lost voices”—a home for letters that were never meant to arrive, or could no longer reach their recipients. Visitors are invited to write to those who have died, disappeared, or drifted away—loved ones, past selves, even future dreams. The letters are stored in the suspended mailboxes, and although some may be read by future visitors, most are never meant to be retrieved. They exist in limbo, like emotional flotsam carried by time.
Rock Paper Pencil x Lettre.app: A Match Made for Digital Handwriting Lovers
Lettre is all about thoughtful communication and the handwriting experience. People send long-form letters to penpals, craft notes to friends and reflect in ways that go beyond texting or DMs. The Rock Paper Pencil doesn’t just make the app better, it makes the experience more immersive.
Tell Them I Was Brave - The Final Letter of Sophie Scholl
On the night before her execution, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl sat alone in a Munich prison cell. She had just been sentenced to death for distributing anti-Nazi leaflets at her university. Instead of despair, she wrote a letter. Not to plead. Not to beg. But to say goodbye — with clarity, courage, and grace.
The One-Cent Magenta | The Most Mysterious Stamp in the World
It’s just a scrap of paper — tiny, faded, and roughly cut. But in the world of stamps, it's legendary. Known as the British Guiana 1c Magenta, this tiny postage stamp has traveled continents, crossed centuries, and passed through the hands of kings, murderers, and billionaires. It’s not just rare — it’s one-of-a-kind.
A Letter Before the End Sullivan Ballou’s Last Words of Love
In July 1861, Sullivan Ballou, a 32-year-old Union officer and devoted husband, sat down in his tent to write to his wife, Sarah. The American Civil War had just begun. He knew that within days, he might be dead. What he left behind was not strategy or commands—but one of the most haunting and beautiful letters ever written.
The Final Words of Marie Antoinette — A Farewell Letter from the Guillotine
Marie Antoinette's farewell letter remains one of the most moving documents of the French Revolution. It reminds us that beyond politics and power, there were real human emotions and tragic losses. Her story continues to fascinate historians, and her letter is a poignant reminder of the personal cost of revolution.
Emmeline Pankhurst’s Letter on Women’s Suffrage — The Never Ending Resistance
In the early 20th century, the fight for women's suffrage reached its peak in Britain. At the forefront of this struggle was Emmeline Pankhurst, the founder of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU)
Beethoven’s Heartfelt Letter to His Immortal Beloved
Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved” letter has inspired countless stories, from novels to films. Its final words—“Ever thine. Ever mine. Ever ours.”—have become a symbol of eternal love, quoted in wedding vows and engraved on jewelry.
Decoding Retention
Andrew Chen explains that virality without retention is an illusion—a spike followed by a crash. Our data proves that sustained engagement is what turns virality into real, long-term success.
Apostle of Peace vs. Architect of War: Gandhi’s Letter to Hitler
This week on famous letters from history we bring you one of the most surprising and thought-provoking exchanges in history.
Mahatma Gandhi—a global symbol of nonviolence—sat down to write a letter to Adolf Hitler. It was 1939, and the world was on the brink of World War II.