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February 1st

An ancient native family who lived very close to Li Hung Chang, and who after his death pledged their Bronze Collection as collateral for advances, made by Sassoon & Co. must pay interest on Feby. 1st, and from this collection I am buying a few marvels of early bronze. So, although money slips rapidly through my fingers, its equivalent will be hung on to.

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I have read carefully Mr Lyster's letter and your own kind reference to the Currie matter, and feel that I understand the present situation very clearly. In deciding, in my behalf, to pay 25% of the cost of [[strikethrough]] the cost [[/strikethrough]] the Hendrie - Newberry intervention you did quite as I would have done had I been at home - another favor for which I am greatly obliged. A letter mailed by George after yours was forwarded, and which is also received, brought a newspaper clipping stating that Judge Mandell decided that Hendrie & Newberry had the right to intervene. This I can see, increases my chances as well as theirs.

Now, may I ask you to further follow your own good judgement in this matter, in the event of any question arising -.

I am enclosing herewith a reply to Mr Lyster's letter which please read before forwarding to him. Poor Plumb! What a terrible experience he is passing through. I hope that he will entirely recover. For one of his activity, the checking up to follow the amputation, will be a fierce struggle.

I am glad that Anna finds things comfortable in Colorado and hope that the change will prove very beneficial to both her and little Louise.

China is an exciting country - never dull, never failing to