April 25, 1895
Dear England,
Hello old friend. How have you been? I haven't heard anything about you in a long time. Just the other day I started thinking about you again. The last time we saw each other was close to a hundred years ago, and we didn't get much of a chance to talk. I'm honestly not sure why I'm writing you. Perhaps I feel like you would understand what I'm going through.
My colonies are starting to become a little restless again. I remember you had similar troubles once. Cuba, who has been my main concern these past few months, has been threatening to declare independence. Keeping ahold of the guy shouldn't be hard, but I have seen what happens in situations like this. That is, I've seen what happened to you. You were an inspiration to all of us Europeans. Until America left, you were proudly part of Great Britain, where the sun never sets. Although, that was my nick name first. Then America abandoned you and the others followed in his wake. Cuba is now acting the same way your little brother once did just before he left you.
Speaking of your once kid brother, you wouldn't believe who I saw the other day. I happened across America just over the northern border of Cuba. You would be surprised by how much he's grown. The last time we saw him he was only slightly taller than you. Now, I wouldn't be surprised if he were bigger than Russia. I had forgotten how much he resembles you. I'm embarrassed to admit this, but for a moment, when I saw his messy blond hair, I thought he was you and nearly panicked. Then I got a closer look and saw the glasses and blue eyes and knew who he was.
I know what you're probably thinking. Yes, I too have been though this before, but this time feels different. When Venezuela and Paraguay left I was nearly heartbroken. Back then, none of the others seemed too eager to follow. Since communication has become faster and easier the news of Cuba's dissident will be much harder to keep quiet. Now I am worried that the others will join Cuba if he leaves. I don't want to lose everything I worked so hard to obtain.
Anyway, I guess America is really what got me thinking about you. We used to be so close, and now we never speak. That is really a shame. Please write me back. Let me know if you can help me with my colonies. I really don't know what to do, or if I should even be worrying. Then again, with the state my government is in right now, one can never be too careful.
Sincerely yours,
Spain