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I found plenty of good men here and examined some 75 of the most promising candidates - all willing as they said to follow me on an exploring expedition through purgatory!! - I, however, was very cautious and did not [[underlined]] (most luckily) [[/underlined]] absolutely engage any one - though some tried to assert that I did - led away by their over eagerness. -

I hurried up my requisitions, plans of organization etc. etc. found where and at what rates I could buy goods, instruments etc studied the country etc - and in short did six weeks work in less than ten days -  I know I'm conceited! - But I certainly never felt proud of my executive capacity before -

I am now no little proud of my working capacity.