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�69 Of late I have been making very many purchases. Today I bought a horse. It will be a very costly establishment for me indeed. But the experience is going to be [inserted] fine. X X X X Have been studying of late McDougall on the "theory of war" and enjoyed it exceedingly.
p. m. This evening I have been writing to Lizzie. Would that I could be with her! XXXX
"Pensez a moi ma cher amie."