My dear family,

I am presently dwelling in the same part of India as I was at my last writing to you (RISHIKESH). I hope this letter finds you all in a pleasant frame of mind. I am attending a small course in meditation. I will continue here until about the 1st or second week of February. From here I will head south to the city of BENARES.

With this letter I send my love to all family, relatives and friends.

WITH LOVE

Richard

PERHAPS IT IS LATE,
BUT, TO MARTY I WISH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
I HOPE AL IS WELL WITH YOU (MARTY).
HELLO ALSO TO BILL + KHAZAR THE TERRIBLE.