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to. There were never more visitors
here than this winter. We are
all excited over the war,
and I want Japan to win.
Russia has bluffed her
and she has taken the
bit in her teeth and is
in dead earnest and the
entire civilized world
except Russia must feel
in sympathy with these
brave little men.

In your letter you say
you hope you and Tim
may be able to take the cure
again at Carlsbad. I hope
so too. If you feel your
health needs it. For I
realize how you suffered
at the Manhatten Hotel

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Shepheards Hotel Cairo

Feb 20th 1904.

Mrs Timothy Hopkins

My dear May.

Your last letter
just at hand, and I have
enjoyed the proof of your
love and attention for
you know how one feels
when far from home, and
not remembered.

I have been here
in Egypt almost two
months. Have made the
trip up the Nile and back
and after this return to
Shepheard's Hotel have enjoyed more
than ever its attractive weather
warmer, rooms over the