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[[added note: July 4th]] troops drawn up - on either side - Mr. Whitlock was in U.S. car ahead, and I in the next with Maj. Hoffman - only these two cars went sailing up the Ave, with wildly cheering crowds on either side, as they caught sight of Brand Whitlock. I felt like a "Kink" We drove back immediately after the celebration, a reception followed at the Legation so we had quite a party. Mr. Whitlock is going to pose for me for a sketch, probably this week. "Gee" I must stop my back is getting busted. Have started on big canvas the portrait. Love the best always to the dear old Mumsey Take good care of yourselves