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Soldier and all Europeans to wear a flannel
pad over their stomacks [stomachs]. A Merino undershirt
of some thickness will answer the purpose
this he must wear at all times. I have had
considerable experience in tropical climates
and advise light flannels as the coolest clothes
that can be worn, if he gets wet he will not
take cold – but if linens are wet he will chill.
I think this is Rodmans [Rodman's] chance. "There is a tide
in the affairs of men which take at the flood
leads on to fortune" his flood flows in the
Rio de la Madeira.

Ned must take care not to overdue this
athletic business. Every man has just So much
"go" in him, if he exercises to excess he shortens
his life but exercise in Moderation keeps
a man rigorous and healthy. Nearly
all professional athletes die young, used
up before their time. They "burnt the candle
at both ends." My strong vigorous constitution
Shows in my own case – 99 men out
of 100 would have Succumbed under what
I have gone through in the last 18 years
and barring accidents I will live many
years yet – I am gaining in vitality
and dont [don't] look as old as I am.

Katy and I are keeping house. Sara is in
San Jose with Lizzie and the Babies. She
went up to help bap[?] the wedding and will
stay until next month.