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[[preprinted]] 94 [[/preprinted]] press erected also Westinghouse air compressor. I left L. with Thurlow and went to the opening exercises of the buildings of College of City of New York Very imposing exercises - magnificent building. Mark Twain in his toga of Oxford Doctor. Choate. James O. Bryce. McLellan President elect Finley etc. In the afternoon dedication exercises of Chemical building presided by Baskerville: a very successful day. [[margin]] May 15 [[/margin]] Lufbery here. More Bakelite experiments. Handed him full description of manufacture of Bakelite and compounds [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 95 [[/preprinted]] [[margin]] May 16 [[/margin] Lufbery here. More Bakelite. He became very interested in subject notwithstanding his asthma takes lively interest in all this. I am glad to see that a practical man of his experience and record sees such a bright future for my [[strikethrough]] [[?]] [[/strikethrough]] invention. [[margin]] May 17. [[/margin]] I wrote to Meffert & Sell enclosing a certified copy of U.S. Patent application dated July 13. 1908 Wrote to Mr. Brock referencing his offer and putting end of option on June 1. 1908 [[margin]] May 18. [[/margin]] Hydraulic press worked for the first time. Spent all day writing option for Lufbery and preparing his samples [[end page]]