January 21, 1892
Dear Mr. Mycroft Holmes,
It was a pleasant surprise to receive a letter from one of the readers of my work and I am deeply honored by your correspondence. I'm afraid Tibet is a bit of a wild place and to have word from a respectable Englishman such as yourself is certainly a welcome relief to the somewhat brutal life style I now endure.
I do have one thing to mention, however. You addressed the letter to a "Sherlock Holmes." If you will recall, Mr. Holmes has chosen another life style and would prefer it if people would oblige him in his decision. He answers to nothing but "Sigerson" now and he is not likely to respond if you call him otherwise.
I have seen to it that he is well taken care of and he will continue to live a rather distant life for the next little while as his presence is needed in aiding me with my research.
He thanks you for your concern on his behalf, and I will continue to be the best of companions to the former detective. We offer our deepest regrets on being unable to be there with you in London, but as you have often told Mr. Holmes, "Work is the best antidote to sorrow" and that is what Mr. Holmes and I plan on taking to heart.
Best wishes from Tibet,
Mr. Sigerson Christensen