Further Review

Fellows of the Carpathian Science Academy, please find enclosed a series of parcels.

In the first parcel, wrapped in white paper, you will find a copy of my doctoral thesis. An assembly of your faculty declined to recognize its academic merit, stating among other things that its claims were too outlandish and not properly supported. In all likelihood, you should still retain records of the full criticisms leveled at my work. I recommend that you review those records as you continue examining the enclosed.

In the second parcel, wrapped in brown paper, you will find a prototype teleforce projection handgun. Its operation is similar to any handgun of a similar size, and it is functional at a similar range. Although my original experiment failed to produce results in front of the faculty, you are invited to test the capabilities of this device at your leisure, upon any nonmetallic object. You will find that its ability to project lethal kinetic and thermal energy at a distance supports the hypothesis outlined in my original thesis. This specific device may be used for one or two more shots before it is depleted.

In the third parcel, a large black box, you will find a number of previous experiments, cataloging the effects of teleforce projections. Handle with care, as the remains are fragile.

In the fourth parcel, wrapped in blue paper, you will find portions of the schematics for an improved teleforce projection weapon. Construction is under way as I send this message, and the enclosed device is not a miraculous fluke, but the result of inspired science and engineering.

In the fifth parcel, a small red box, you will find a pair of eyeglasses, a brass pocket watch, and a number of coat buttons. During my last encounter with Professor Sterling, he challenged me to produce a working example of my theories. The enclosed items are what remained of him after I provided an example.

In the sixth parcel, wrapped in black paper, are a list of addresses for some of the faculty at the Carpathian Science Academy, so that the news of the other enclosed items may be shared among the professors who mocked my original work.

I leave you now to examine the presented evidence, which I believe speaks for itself. I hope that you will come to the conclusion that it is in your best interests as advocates for scientific advancement to bestow upon me the doctoral degree which has thus far been denied me. Should you decline presently, I am prepared to make my case in person.