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at the expense of all congenial companionship. I feel sure she
could be contented from a few months here, even if
she did not compete with others in their expensive
enjoyments, that at last mean nothing of good.

In polatics{sic}, as in nature, a lull follows a storm;
so now, a mysterious secrecy shrouds all diplomacy.
Europe is awaiting a report from Japan, which will
not be here before next spring. We have had no
real winter yet -- no ice -- no frost -- pears, green
peas, cantelopes etc abundant yet, but grapes grow scarce.

I have had two marked diplomatic victories
in the last few days 1 -- An Iredi, direct from the Sultan,
requiring that a Turkish Officer who struck Mr. Hubbard
(a Missionary) in the face, (way over near Sivas,) should
go to the consul and apologise, and then be brought here
for punishment. 2 -- An Acting Governor who invaded
the domicil{sic} of Mr. Lee, (another Missionary,) to be reproved
and removed, and a note from the Sublime Porte
expressing regret for both incidents.

But I feel annoyed -- for while performing the
friar? horse? love back act of lessening? my [...] -- the
[.......] -- [........] the [........] and preserving

I have had the mashed [..........] trickery?
in the last few days of the [.....] [......] free the fullest,
[........] that a lavish? officer who struck Mr Hufford
(a missionary) in the face, (may one near given?,) should
go to the consul and apologize and then he brought love
for [.....] lunch -- I he acting governer who brooded?
the denial of Mr. Lee, (another missionary,) to be reframed?
and lectured and a note face? the tableau? part
of peeping? leper? for both incidentally? --

But I feel annoyed -- for while forgiving? the
friar? horse? love back act of lessening? my [...] -- the
[.......] -- [........] the [........] and preserving