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but that place, to me, is unimportant compared with what I have already seen and Tatung,fu which I hope to see. Then too, Sian Fu within five years can be reached by railroad and then, if alive, and still vigorous, I may worship at its temples.

Tatung Fu has early Wei Buddhistic sculpture done during a lull at Lung-men - in fact, a second and the only other Lung-men on earth.

If I can see that and some day Angkor Wat in Cambodia, I can feel that I have seen all of the best Buddhistic sculpture in the great centers where it exists and form whence the best can never be removed - a case of going to the mountain.  I shall remain here two or three weeks longer to finish the details of my little trip, then Mukden for three of four days, then Shanghai and vicinity for a couple of weeks-  Afterward, probably, Hong Kong & Canton, and then if time permits possibly to Bankok and if possible, from there to Angkor Wat - but this latter scheme now in my heart, is may be, only a dream.

During my interior trip, I was perfectly well; to bed at 8.30 every evening but two - up at five every morning - always working happily and without interruptions - and in one month under such conditions, heaps can be accomplished. 

But I must stop! So, here's to you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - we have had many together, let not distance now separate us nor time the spirit of the season-
Always sincerely yours
Charles L Freer