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vi hotel ; and the Goyemor-General will dwindle down into a first-class passenger with a carpet-bag. These details, there- fore, of a journey that was picturesque in its motley pro- cessions, in its splendid crowds, and in its ' barbaric gold and pearl,' may be thought amusing. So many changes have since taken place in Indian modes of travelling, that these contrasts of public grandeur and private discomfort will probably be seen no more, on a scale of such magnitude.

Believe me,

Ever your affectionate Aunt,

EMILY EDEN.

Eden Lodge, Eexsimgtom Gobb :

May^ 1866.