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not been too far off in the matter and the expectation of help from France, which at 

 that time was not impossible, even though France just left Poland in the lurch, 

 probably left many an ideal appear feasible. Probably, especially the example of the 

 July revolution and the Polish war, which of course ended unfortunately, but only 

 because it was aged against a giant nation without allies, had an effect. I myself 

 experienced a lot in 18^8, and half and half took part in what no one would undertake 

 today, which however to all courageous ones at that time appeared possible, yes 

 definitely realizeable. 



I have no idea about Capra American; , is it an Ibex, a Hircus or an individual 

 group? You probably have seen antlers and can at least make a drawing. 



Respectfully, 



Dr. E. Purkinje 



