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and MacDonald not yet returned from his vacation Schrimpe gave me report of his work [[strikethrough]] on [[/strikethrough]] furfural which confirms the report of Redman. He also tells me that Acelytes + phenol gives different results whether the phenol is used + H2O or not In presence of H2O. Acelaldehyde is found first. Without H2O, the dioxydephenyl ethane in crystal is formed directly.
[[strikethrough]] July 31. Pleasant rest at anchor [[/strikethrough]] Evening Shrimpe came aboard to discuss further business matters
July 31. At factory. George Roll, Rossi, Lawrence, Shrimpe McDonald and others interviewed. Sales $195000 for July . Left for Spuyten Duivel
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Current in narrow passage. and wind swinging moorings of ketch of O'Neill and my davits tear down two small mast stakes no other damage. Rains dogs and cats. Stayed aboard while Lewis went to Snug Rock. O'Neill makes quite a fuss and tries to make money out of the event Offered him either to pay him $100 in cash or repair all damage and put his boat in better condition than it ever was before
Aug 1. O'Neill says it will cost $300 which Ivan says is absurd. I repeat him my offer [[strikethrough]] which [[/strikethrough]] of $100 or I shall repair at my expense but not by friends