A Glimpse into a Forgotten Life: The Titanic Letter's Timeless Value A rare letter written by Henry Price Hodges, a second class passenger on the ill fated Titanic, is set to be auctioned off.
While its estimated price tag has generated significant attention, the letter holds a more profound significance – one that goes beyond the ship itself and speaks to the human experience.
Dated April 10, just five days before the disaster, the letter provides an intimate glimpse into life onboard the Titanic. Hodges describes the fine weather and good atmosphere on the ship in straightforward terms.