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December 29th, 1969
Greetings, to whomever may be reading this.
My name is Alexander Ashford. I am the heir to the Ashford dynasty and Umbrella, yet I have failed in my task of doing so. My late father, Edward Ashford, was a co-founder of the company, and I was to be his successor. However, I am a failure to my family, my heritage, and my colleagues; I, unlike my father, found little interest in the studies of the controversial Progenitor virus that is the focus of Umbrella. I have dabbled in other areas of science, mostly genetic research, and whilst I have discovered a way to tweak the human intelligence gene that can create unfathomable prowess of the mind, my discoveries were of no importance and aid to my father's company. I have brought 'only shame', as he put it, and it seemed that I was past all hope to redeem my honor...until a week or so ago.
I am starting this journal on behalf of a new idea that has crossed my mind as of late, the idea that might just save my reputation and my family's. I've spent years analyzing the structure and functions of human genetics, and after much thought, I have finally found a way to utilize the fruits of my labor for the sake of Umbrella. Perhaps, with the use of the discovery I had made, I can create the most perfect child; a child for myself. With the use of Veronica's DNA and mine combined, I could create the future head of Umbrella; the future heir to the fortunes, the future heir to the Ashford Dynasty. I could redeem myself whilst bringing a booming profit to the company. It is a brilliant idea; I have already mastered the technique of genetic engineering. By entwining my research, I could show my father and Umbrella alike just how important of a man I am. I sound like a madman, I'm quite aware of it—but I promise, this dream will give birth to a fascinating reality.
I shall write later, for it is getting late and I am exhausted. I shall keep you posted on my progress.
Signed,
Alexander Ashford