November 20, 2024

A stolen Christopher Columbus letter found in Delaware returns to Italy decades later

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A stolen Christopher Columbus letter found in Delaware returns to Italy decades later

By: Selena Zhu

A letter written by Christopher Columbus in the 15th century has finally returned back to Italy. Decades before, the letter had disappeared from a Venice library. Years after it was first sent, the letter has now resurfaced in Delaware.

Christopher Columbus wrote the letter to his supporters King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. He wrote that he has taken America for his majesty.

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