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THE GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL
Colombo, Ceylon
GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL

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the part of Warner. I shall of course be anxious to read the details of events up to the time of Smiths election. I am wondering too how it will leave Will physically as well as mentally. His disappointment must be great. I trust his health is much better.

Glad your Fort Street lot is soon to prove productive. Gilbert Lee seems to be a good chap and should prove an excellent tenant.

Sorry for the Michigan Stove people. Their insurance seems to have been run pretty much like I am told George Barbour runs many things catch as catch can.