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country. I am not certain just
how long I shall be here. But
I cannot go back now, at any
rate. I want To see Mexico. What a
chance for money this Mexican [Country?]
will offer for men with means!
But alas! I am not a capitalist.
However, when I have exhausted the
chances for money making and
have been through the country
from here to [Tehuautepee?] I
may be willing to study medicine
and be a Doctor. The profession
is certainly overcrowded, and although
there is always room at the top yet
I know that deserving men often
remain in poverty and blockheads
get the money. Let me strive yet
awhile. Let me wreath with these
chances and endeavor to win something.
It is certainly very unpleasant somtimes –
so much so that I am almost [cast?]
down [?]. But untill I explode
the notion that I can make money
I shall not be easily deterred from
my purpose. I can hardly express
my gratitude for your generous
offers to help me should I get into
straits. It [?] me wonderfully, but
I am glad to say that I am not in
need of help. Love to you all. I am
afraid the small boys will grow so that
I shall not recognize them when next I see
them.

Your Aff Brother
H. W. B.