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night met Dr. W. Rothenstein, an English artist working here.

In afternoon reached Lucknow which I found very beauti-
ful -- surprisingly so. Went tonight to te Muhurram (Moham-
medan) festival.

January 12th.

Early this morning visited the Residency where Wm. Ireland,
a survivor of the Mutiny, acted as my guide. Very entertaining.

Afternoon spent a couple of hours in Cawnpore where
I saw the memorial well, memorial chapel, etc.

Arrived late at night in Agra and caught a faint
glimpse of the Taj in the distance.

January 13th.

Donned my new suit, which is very fine, as Pepys would say,
and went out to see the Taj, the unrivalled gem it is report-
ed to be, the Gem Mosque, the Pearl Mosque--which should in
itsef make Agra famous--etc.

Called on Rev. Mr. McIntosh of the Baptist Mission
and in the evening went with Judge Evans and an Englishman to
see the Taj.

January 14th.

Spent the day writing an article for my paper, but at night
saw the Taj Mahal, under an absolutely cloudless sky with the moon
practically full. It is undeed a vision of lovliness so
fascinating that it was with difficulty that I pulled myself
away.

January 15th.

Called on Mr. McIntosh to read him my article for criticism.
Went walking for about eight miles in the native quater which
furnished a number of unique sights, including the marriage