When I began it I thought I would have plenty of time to finish it on shore.

Of course, after this all I write and this too, I suppose will be censored.

So, there will not be much liveliness.

I have no taste to expose my affections to the Japanese staff.

So, goodbye.
R.
July 31st, 1904.
DEAR MOTHER: We have been met here with a bitter disappointment.