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.
From One to Two
It’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed since we embarked on this journey. As I look back, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride for what we’ve accomplished together. Every single person involved has poured their heart and soul into this project, and it shows in the work we’ve produced.
A Letter to My Future Self: A Journey Through Time
Have you ever thought about who you’ll be a few years from now? Where you’ll live, what decisions you’ll make, and how the person you are today will influence the person you’ll become? Writing a lettre to your future self isn’t just an act of imagination—it’s an intimate dialogue across time. It’s a chance to connect with yourself in a way that feels profound, intentional, and deeply personal.
More than a supporter — Pippin Supporters Club
You might be wondering, why? If you are, we have some answers. If you are not, well.. bear with us anyway; there are some fun as well as important stuff here as well.
Pablo Picasso’s lettre to Gertrude Stein: Art as correspondence
This week on famous lettres from history, we feature just one of many instances of correspondence between legendary artist Pablo Picasso and his friend, confidante and collector Gertrude Stein.
Famous Lettres From History - Einstein’s Letter to Roosevelt
In August 1939, with Nazi Germany's Third Reich about to escalate Europe into all out war, Albert Einstein took it upon himself to point the United States towards advancements in nuclear fission
Famous Lettres from history - Martin Luther King Jr’s letter from Birmingham jail
Written on April 16, 1963. In this letter, Dr. King responds to criticisms from a group of clergymen who labeled his activities as "unwise and untimely." He defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism and argues that individuals have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws.
Famous Lettres from history - John Steinbeck’s letter to his son
On our first weekly showcase of famous lettres from history, we have John Steinbeck writing to his son—“If it is right, it happens—The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.”
The Future of Philately: Digital Collectibles in Lettre.app
A Guide to Writing the Perfect Letter: Tips for Crafting Engaging and Heartfelt Correspondence
There's something undeniably personal and profoundly touching about receiving a handwritten letter. Whether you're using Lettre.app on your iPad or sticking to paper and pen, here’s how you can craft letters that not only convey your messages but also touch hearts and linger in the minds of your recipients.
Empowering artists with a digital Stamp Store: Lettre’s Artist Program
As we roll out update 1.3.0 and officially launch the Stamp Store inside the Lettre Post Office, it's the perfect moment to delve into the mechanics of our artist program. This initiative isn't just a platform; it's a dynamic partnership designed to evolve.
Building connections: Tips for digital PenPals on Lettre.app
Lettre is proud to announce that a complete range of PenPals feature is soon going to be live on the app, allowing users to find and connect with digital pen pals from all over the world. Costing only a single stamp and featuring same day delivery with Lettre’s trusted delivery pigeon Pippin, the PenPals feature attempts to bring together the charm of traditional letter writing with the convenience of modern technology.
How video games inspired Lettre.app’s “stamps” feature
At the heart of these gaming economies lies the core attraction: the value users can extract from participating. Whether it's through selling a rare in-game item, trading cards, or engaging in the virtual real estate market, players have the opportunity to gain both tangible and intangible rewards.
Rethinking Retention: Lettre's Ethical Approach to User Engagement
Lettre invites everyone to join this journey, to rediscover the joy of letter writing, and to experience firsthand the difference that genuine, thoughtful interaction can make. It's a call to step away from the fleeting, often empty interactions promoted by many digital platforms, and to embrace a mode of communication that values depth and connection.
The people that gave their lives for a language, and tech saving near-extinct languages
As a handwritten messaging app, we at Lettre feel a deep connection to being able to express yourself in your own language and write in your own script, no matter how many people speak it. This got us thinking about how technology could potentially help propagate these languages, archive and preserve the scripts, and maybe even be used to teach newer generations the dialects, spoken languages and written scripts in the future.