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Page 2 - to Col. Hecker&- dated Peking, Sept 23, 1910.

need not add that I participate in these functions from purely selfish purposes.

You will also be glad to know that seed well sown here last year, is promising a good harvest this year. Already a few splendid specimens are in my little godown - In this hotel I am very comfortable; have my room, table and boys of last year. Have also hired the same little house in the Chinese town; have same servants there and even the same "ricksha" and " ricksha - cooley"- So, I feel very much at home ! You and yours are all very well,I trust. Mrs. Hecker has entirely recovered, I hope. To all kindest messages.

(signed) Charles L. Freer.