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// From HRH Sunflower, RE: Letter 64 
// Story: To: Anon, From HRH Sunbutt. 
// by Snow 
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Dear Applejack,

When I granted the land upon which Ponyville was founded to your great grandfather, I had no idea what a prosperous and special town Ponyville would grow to become. So imagine my surprise when I learn of your response to the march of progress and a citizen of that very town seeking to develop just beside you.

On paper, this is a reprimand for spiteful useage of resources.
In actuality, I find it hilarious.

Amusingly, most of Ponyville is actually still owned by the Apple Family, including I believe Mr. Rich's family home. The tennants pay taxes for that land on your behalf, which is why it doesn't come up, but your family actually doesn't have the authority to sell land granted by the crown without going through the crown in the process. Since the settlers of Ponyville didn't bother talking to me about it for the most part after Town Hall was established... Well, technically you could order the Guard to evict a significant portion of town.

I will not be telling you which portions, but odds are decent you just bought back your own land to spite a squatter.

All that said, if you do act on this knowledge it'll only really work once, so I suggest you sit on it for a rainy day.

Regards,
HRH Celestia

PS. I would also be disappointed in you and your entire family if they were to abuse this fact without significant reason.







To my most faithful student, Twilight Sparkle,

It is often comforting to know your friends are a force to be contended with, and that is an interesting story.

Your loving mentor,
Princess Celestia