The Fraud of Frederick

Dear Journal,
     The banknotes were forgeries! That scoundrel, Frederick, got the timber for nothing! I only just discovered the fraud and immediately rushed to the manor to inform Napoleon. Needless to say, the farm was in mayhem. News of the deception spread like wildfire. A death sentence has been pronounced upon Frederick by Napoleon, and four pigeons were dispatched to Foxwood, in hopes of re-establishing good relations with Mr. Pilkington. However, there is fear among the animals that Frederick will be mounting an attack on the farm very soon.

- Mr. Whymper

Napoleon Mill



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Dear Journal,

     The windmill has been completed on Animal Farm! It has been named Napoleon Mill, and the animals are convinced that nothing short of explosives will break down its solid walls... I must agree here for it truly is a magnificient figure, built soundly with a foundation of limestone bedrock. The machinery has yet to be installed (the price of which I am currently in the process of negotiating).

      In addition, Napoleon has also finally formally sold the pile of timber -- to Mr. Frederick of Pinchfield! It was quite a surprise when Napoleon came to me with the proposition, but, to be fair, Frederick did offer quite a shocking sum. The man even agreed to make the payment in five-pound notes to satisfy Napoleon's stipulations. Tomorrow Frederick's wagons are to come to the manor to carry the timber away and finalize the transaction. Throughout the farm, there is praise of Frederick and scorn of Pilkington! The slogan has now changed to "Death to Pilkington," and there is a general consensus among the animals that Snowball has long been a pensioner of Pilkington at Foxwood Farm.

- Mr. Whymper

Negotiations Continue



Rumors image source

Dear Journal,

     Through the agency of myself, Napoleon has engaged in complicated negotiations with Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick. The pile of timber still is unsold, though both are anxious to get it. Mr. Frederick is almost desperate but will not offer a reasonable price... As such, there are rumors circulating that he and his men torture animals and are scheming to destroy Animal Farm and the windmill out of jealousy. There is even a maxim going around, "Death to Frederick!" and a rumor that he is now harboring Snowball. I would say that the relations between Mr. Pilkington and Napoleon are almost friendly in comparison.

- Mr. Whymper