A Letter - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
A LETTER. Copyright, 1892, by Willis Woodward & Co. Words by Mai Fai. Music by Adam Geibel. 
I sent a letter home to thee, between its lines Thou'lt read a tale; A loving message from the sea, by carrier-dove And spreading sail. 
Chorus. Speed, sweet dove, O speed across the waters blue, bearer of my love, so true. Speed, sweet dove, O speed across the waters blue, bearer of my love, so true 
Then perched aloft on flowing sail, should storm presage thy ship to stay, As messenger of precious mail-spread out thy wings und fly away.- Chorus. 
Her lowly cottage seek by day, and serenade her dreams by night; Her exiled lover far away fain would return In Loving plight.-Chorus.