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Farmer article, and late in the afternoon had an inter-
esting ramble through the native quarters.

January 22nd.
Wrote this morning. In afternoon went to see the Maharajah
of Jeypore's palace, garden and stables. Also cisited the
barking of a wild jackal at my door.

January 23rd.
A great day! Set out early with the Ames and their English
friend for Amber. Part of the way we went by carriage, but
then mounted a great old Jumbo of an elephant, traveling
on him for about at hour before reaching Amber, and about an
hour coming back. Saw other elephants on the street. Amber
was interesting; also the Hindu shrines I saw on route.

Left in the afternoon for Ahmedabad.

January 24th.
Reached Ahnedahad about 1 p.m. The Country en route was very
interesting, with monkeys thicker than rabbits in Chatham.

The principal mosque here with its forest of pillars,
the elaborately carved Jain Temple,and especially the life on
the streets, proved quite fascinating.

Left at 9:30 for Bombay.

January 25th.
Arrived Bombay early in the morning and spend most of the
day reverling in letters and papers from home, and answer-
ing them! Took a ramble through the city in the afternoon
and bought some books.

January 26th.
In the forenoon called on the AmericanConsul and got some