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who go to London on the Chusan. Mr Plumbs friend Mr. Lyon is on board with his party. [[strikethrough]] and [[/strikethrough]] They stop at Columbo a couple of weeks and then go to Japan. Very pleasant people they are and I am glad to know them.
Day before yesterday, I left my servant at Madras, his home, I was very sorry to part with him and miss him greatly. He is a remarkable young man and a typical specimen of a race of ^[[which]] those who come after us will hear a great deal. I am not very well! The trouble of which I previously wrote you has settled in the groin and hangs on persistently. I think a slight improvement is noticeable, but I am convinced that I shall not have much use of my right leg for at least two or three weeks longer. The D'r permits no walking beyond that of actual