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Invitation to a Bhuddist meeting in response to her request, empathy to her suffering, of her hands.

Business letter regarding silks, hangings/pieces/ coats purchased from Imperial Palace. List, costs of each item, used his own money to buy as her banker's draft not arrived. Suggests to bake, disinfect and clean items to rid of infectious germs. In ps suggestions of other items to purchase.

Escape from murderous monks from Sian, retreated to temple, further threats to safety, at Siku stayed with the military Governor - raids and violence so moved to Thibet where no fewer than 5 Living Bhuddas, gives thanks for her letters adoringly, moving to Kansu.

Expressing distress at not receiving any letters from Celia. In Thibet, bought some huge copper vats - heirlooms, 12 silk panels, jade for her. Spent winter in Lanchow: describes as charming Chinese capital surrounded by orchards, pagodas and immemorial tombs, so old & tranquil in dazzling blue golden air. ‘I live in fat peace ensconced in a big many-yarded palace while all Europe is a devil's cauldron of blood and fire.’