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at the Columbia Club with drinks and ending up at Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe where we remained until 11 PM. It was one continuous sound of hilarity that was unsurpassed in my recollection. I only wish I had a transcription of all that was said. Ed fell for a photograph girl at the Horseshoe a dark, very pretty, and very beautifully set up youngster. One of the prize remarks was Ed's "Gee, she's pretty! look at her leg!" It was like old times and I think we all had a time that only true companionship and  mutual understanding and respect can possibly produce. Ed is rarin' to come to Erie again and I think Phil is too. Such a get-together as tonight only cements our cause more firmly. It doesn't mean everything but it helps unquestionably. Even old Ed has nothing but praise today for the 0361's. The whole affair made me feel remarkably well.

North Adams,
Jan 25, '40.
  Had the usual excellent omelette in St. Clair's for breakfast and then breezed into the office all prepared enthusiasm and anticipation for a very interesting remainder of the trip. Doc Millan greeted me with, "Did you hear what happened to the locomotive?" That was all he needed to say. I knew at once disaster had befallen the 43 ton demonstrator. They only burned out all the side rod bearings running from Mechanicsville to North Adams!

  Roy Goggin and I visited Watertown Arsenal, had lunch with Bacall, head of the Procurement Section, and old General Motors purchasing agent who was turned out during the depression, a very likable fellow. Bacall told us some interesting