[identical sealed letters are left at the Last Stand, respectively addressed to James Everard and Patches]

James/Patches,

This cycle, something happened to the corporal and private in the ruins. From the evidence there's little doubt they've met foul play, but I will say no more here. I'll tell you more in person.

If you can find any information, any rumor on what happened to them, let me know. There's a reward and the good will of the Watch in this.

-Private Gil Smith