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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 house - Belmont wonderful place - beautiful room for 50 guests. True hospitality - every one over as he pleases Excellent dinner - fine wines & liquor and [?li..?] Noble live oaks - Ivy killing them - beautiful country places - No water - The desert blossoms as the rose - [?Boon?] of money - to bed 1 am of 2d