Invitation from Jackson Elias

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Invitation from Jackson Elias

Prospero House Publishing

258 Lexington Ave, New York City, NY, U.S.A.

April 4, 1923

My fellow investigator,

I just received advance copies of my latest book. They are, if you'll forgive my hubris, quite provocative. Many thanks for your insights along the way. Please find a personal copy enclosed with this letter... the contents may be more surprising than you expect.

You must join me in New Orleans next month to celebrate. I am attending an exclusive symposium entitled, "Death, Darkness, and Delights - Exploring Human Morality." Trust is shall be much less academic than it sounds. There will be artists, writers, historians, and, rumor has it, DANCERS! The organizer, Irina Martin, operates a fascinating occult bookstore int he French Quarter. The funding is by a dear friend, Arnaud Cazenave, who generously offered accommodations for us all. He is most excited to meet you.

You cannot refuse. Listen to me shock them for a half hour, then spend the rest of the weekend sampling the finest cuisine and local libations. I'll telegram the address once I receive your anticipated affirmative reply!

Blood and kisses,

J

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A letter received from Jackson Elias. He appears to have used the reverse side of the page as scratch paper.
"Waltz bad nymph, for quick jigs vex" was determined to be the key to the Pangram Cipher.

Signatories (Characters)

• Jackson Elias

Notes for the puzzle:

The invitation arrived with a copy of The Hungry Dead
There was also something written on the Envelope Interior the invitation arrived in.