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had been written out as the cards were &
released [underlined] after the news had arrived of your
ships safe [underlined] arrival – It was a greater
satisfaction to know that this one was
sent from France – We shall be greatly
interestd dearest to know about your
trip. Wonder can you tell us of it!

Letters arrived from Nor today the
poor fellow still in hospital having
undergone nearly 20 days of that fever
treatment with Emetine preventative for dysentery.