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arrangement being almost identical - after deck entirely clear - lots of room for exercise and lounging above. Food is excellent - wine plenty and not bad - plenty of freedom.

First class passengers seem to be an average lot - Second class more interesting - Third class - all nationalities nearly, and most amusing - We had perfect views of Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and the southern extremity of the Italian Peninsula. I think you went through the straits en route to Egypt - our next and first stop will be Alexandria - where I may deboard and have a glace at the pyramids overtaking the ship at Suez - much will be opened upon the hour of our arrival at Alexandria.

As I cannot suggest things to buy for Christmas at Kingston and dont wish to burden Watson with the purchasing will you kindly give Watson checks to send as follows:

To George - $250.00 ✓ Will $100.00 ✓ Frank $100.00 ✓ Addie $100.00 ✓ Aunt Emma $50.00 ✓ and will you also hand Watson for himself and Anna $500.00. I have written asking him (Watson) to take care of my servants. Harre Aikman of course, you will not forget. As this is probably the last letter you will receive from me prior to Christmas let me wish you, yourself, and family the richest and fullest of Holiday jobs - good health - an in addition the best of all high pleasures.

Faithfully
Freer

P.S. I must not forget to tell you that we had perfect views of Aetna during the sunset last evening.