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DAMPFER PRINZESS ALICE
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
BREMEN
February 3d/07
For Miss Alavades Consideration

My dear Colonel

It seems only a few hours since we sailed from Port Said, sill, within a couple of hours barring accidents, our good ship will be at anchor behind the mole at Colombo.

Many favorable conditions have caused time to pass so pleasantly: good ships, good seas, good company, good eats and good drinks, and best of all, a contented spirit in harmony with a comforted mind. Should one ask more?
 
When I say that my mind is

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