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23 miles by rail, very curious country, dry parched - an arid desert but growing evidence of the most splendid crops - [?] in home - Belmont wonderful place - beautiful room for 50 guests. true hospitality - every one doin as he pleases Excellent [?] from wines & liquor and [?li..?] Noble line oaks Ivy killing them - beautiful country places - No water - The desert blossoms as the rose - [?] of money - to bed 1 am of 2d