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in Berlin, will write to Hamburg  Went back to Hotel to rest awhile  Sperry came in, is called to Hamburg so he can look at my asbestos matter there
Feel somewhat depressed, probably too tired - Just got some letters from Celine.  Went out for supper at Lieden then to see [[Herbstmanöver Schenedischer Schüssel?]].
[[underlined]] July 28 [[/underlined]] On arriving at Hotel last night I found [[underlined]] Walter Boroman [[/underlined]] had registered.  Got up at 9 A.M. saw Boroman in his pajamas!  Took motor cab to [[strikethrough]] make [[/strikethrough]] visit several distant points.  [[underlined]] Saw for the first time dirigible balloon [[/underlined]] near Brandenburg Gate.  Gross & Parseval air ship.  Stopped my drive so as to better
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observe.  Looks all right.  Good shape . . somewhat like a short fish. 2 rear fins and 2 side propellers.
[[image]] sketch of dirigible with fins, rudder, propeller and cab labeled [[/image]]
well inflated, seems to be well under control but there is not much wind, graceful flight
saw propellers move very well speed seemed about 40 miles an hour. [[underlined]] This is the first time I see a dirigible balloon [[/underlined]] but got impression as to great possible future  This balloon belongs to German army.
Went hunting for asbestos dealers, drying ovens and ball mills drove from one place to another Had a good example of limitations of european spirit of enterprise
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