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The mountains of that country I believe have bewitched me, for I shall never rest until I revisit them. If a days journey could be made farther than I have been, there would be great reason to believe almost a new field would be opened up to view. But I am well aware this is not easily to be done, either by myself or any other persons. Setting aside the difficulties only experienced by the traveller, by having to carry his provisions on his back, it will be obvious to every one that his time of being out is limited, let his distance be either long or short. The state of the weather is a very material object with regard to his progress.
I have got but slowly on this winter, owing to its great severity; but I find the dullness of the weather affects me more than its piercing coldness, the former being so obstructive to my sight. In seeing things to advantage a dull or clear day makes a material difference with me. As the season is now advancing I expect soon to make a better progress.
I remain most respectfully
your most obedient
and humble servant
George Caley
PS. There being no date to your letter I cannot tell how long it has been on the road but if it has come direct it would leave London last Tuesday night.