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[[preprinted]] [[imag: color winter illustration with snow covered pine trees, building and pagoda in the background, star overhead]] ^[[Nov 17]] [[cursive partially obscured by illustration]] here at Tsuiki and I am [[looking?]] forward to going home on 28th Feb 1955 and before my departure I hope to congratulate you personally if time permits. Sincerely Bob Bowles [[/cursive partially obscured by illustration]]