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indifferent service is shocking.  A very interesting happening was the stopping of our ship in mid-ocean to render medical attendance and food to a Norwegian barque infested with beri-beri, and three months out from a South American port.  The sea was running very high and all details were exciting.

Tomorrow we reach Naples and if all goes well, I hope to sail from that port for Alexandria on the 10th inst.

With all good wishes to you and yours,

Charles L Freer