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cautious people, who look well to their gear and clothing, 

 and are prudent with regard to taking exercise at the top, 

 should suffer anything worse ihan the inconveniences which 

 are inseparable from nocturnal cold at a high elevation. 



My preparations are completed to-night, the last good wishes 

 have been spoken, and we intend to leave early to-morrow 

 morning. 



I. L. B. 



