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2 to place though I shall feel desperately lonesome at times. I am going to take the train tomorrow morning for Edinburgh,
stay there a day or two then go to my old home birth place Dunbar. How long I shall be there I dont know, where I shall go
from there, whether to the Highlands or to Norway Switzerland I shall be guided by what I learn of the weather etc. The trip
across the Atlantic though short was rather trying The machinery moved 3 by 1? 30,000 horsepower made a great deal of
jerky motion in the bed I did not sleep well. The air also was bad since the port holes had to be kept closed on account of
rough weather the tremendous speed force with which the ship was driven through the waves I reached the hotel at 10 A.M. washed
my feet went to bed. had a few hours sleep. a good lunch now feel much better. I made a few pleasant acquaintances on the
ship but was just beginning to be known when 01698 01698 6 fondly hope you are all well free from care on my account.
Martinez seems very far now that the breadth of the sea is added to that of the continent. Soon thank heaven I'll be making
it less I saw traces of general glaciation on the coast of Ireland England which greatly interested me as I sailed past Tell
sweet Wanda Helen Ill write to them soon when my dull wits are cleared I see some fine? things to say. With love to all
Ever Yours John Muir