Jimmy Carter - a letter.

Here is a letter that Jimmy Carter wrote to Sybil Carter, his brother's widow: A transcript:

5/13/90

To Sybil,

Lamentably, I killed your cat while trying just to sting it. It was crouched, as usual, under one of our bird feeders & I fired from some distance with bird shot. It may ease your grief somewhat to know that the cat was buried properly with a prayer & that I�ll be glad to get you another of your choice.

I called & came by your house several times. We will be in the Dominican Republic until Thursday. I�ll see you then.

Love, Jimmy

What kind of moron would point a firearm at someone's pet with the intention of just trying to 'sting' it. This letter was viewed and photographed by Mat Honan writing at emptyage Here is Mat:

I saw this letter yesterday in the Athenaeum, a private library and document collection in Eufaula, Alabama�just over the river and around the way from Jimmy�s home in Plains, Georgia. It�s addressed to his sister-in-law Sybil Carter, Billy�s widow.

Hat tip to Irons in the Fire for the link!