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Savoy Hotel Luxor                 Hotel Beau Rivage Ramleh
(Upper Egypt)                          Alexandria (Egypt)

                                  Luxor, Jan.11th,1907.

My dear Colonel,
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My stay in Ceylon will be short, not longer than ten days or two weeks, I fancy. Much will depend upon what accommodations can be had.
Upper Egypt delights me. It differs greatly from Cairo and the Delta. The people are different, the scenery finer, the art greater, the visitors far more intelligent and life simpler. Here fashion and silly gowns are laid aside, tradition, history and early civilization are respected. One forgets the confusion of busier places and in the midst of things worth while has a change for thoughts worth while if he cares to encourage them. I have tried lately to reason a little with myself: to think to what purpose to devote my few remaining years, how to avoid unnecessary cares and worry and how to use whatever I have in mind, heart or pocket to advantage and satisfaction. I have gained some light and inspuration, I hope, some useless fetters have melted in the quiet warmth and some strength in mind and body have come, as well. And, so, I feel some growth, at least. Happiness is with me and I am glad that I made up my mind to get away from many useless things which I am now sure hindered the proper working of my mind in Detroit. So far as business goes I am worn out, noise and confusion wears heavily upon me. I must regulate my life to quieter and simpler ways, in order to accomplish that which still seems within my reach. The field seems greater than ever and the desire keener.
With all high regards to all.
Yours ever,
C.L.F.

Long hand.