*At the top of this letter is a symbol of two hands bound*
Esteemed Council member,
There is a project that I am currently undertaking to improve upon the living conditions of our fair city. Over the last few months, through the generous donations of citizens, I have been able to realize the will of the crying lord, Ilmater, in feeding, clothing and healing the less fortunate. The time has come for the next step to be made.
Through continued donations and from what I hope will be support from yourself and other council members, I would like begin work on what I call the "Light House". The name, of course, is subject to change but its purpose I hope will be everlasting. The house will provide shelter and food for those that need help, train them in a craft so that they might learn to provide for themselves and give spiritual guidance to those that might want it. Ideally, it will be the largest socially beneficial project this city has ever seen, a way for the community to grow and continue to grow throughout the ages. But before I can begin, I need to know some things from you.
Is there is a lot available for construction? Once the location is decided upon, I can begin to get estimates on the cost of this project, have designs of the building written up and attack funding from new directions. I may currently have sufficient gold to buy a lot at this moment. Secondly, how does one request fund from the city? While I expect much, even most, of the cost to come from private donners, this is a project I am certain the city will be happy to endorse. If a meeting could be arranged to discuss this matter, with you or the whole of the council, it would be appreciated.
Surely there will be more work to be done over the next coming months, but this will be enough to begin with for now. May Ilmater bless you with health, happiness and spiritual gratification.
-Michael Collier Crying God Priest
*a tear drop sits next to his signature*