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may get away with something worth having besides that which I am stuffing into my mind. The official corruption here makes Tammany at her worst, look like thirty cents. But the natural scenery is wonderfully fine as are the fruits and flowers also. So you see there is compensation after all.

Believe me with most cordial greetings to yourself and family,

Always sincerely yours,

Charles L. Freer.

P.S.
I expect to reach Constantinople
about July 1st. Address there c/o Credit Lyonnaise.

Long hand.