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steamers crowded, &c &c.
The celebration of Saint Valentines night here last evening was one of the finest outdoor events I have ever seen anywhere.  Paris, London, New York could not beat it.  I could not get passage to Singapore on the "Prinz Ludwig" as promised by their agent here, so arranged an hour ago to sail on the Hamburg American steamer on Sunday the 17th inst.  She is due Singapore the 24th inst.  From there I go right on to Batavia.  Java as I draw nearer to it, exits me greatly and I am expecting much-
I shall now wire you "Seafight seventeenth to Batavia, Shipyard."  
With kindest regards to all
Yours very sincerely
Charles L Freer