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50 Then [[underline]] fish chowder [[/underline]] distributed which was cooked in four large caldrons [[strikethrough]] on [[/strikethrough]] the shore over log fires, and served to each yacht as beginning of luncheon. - Walked across the Island; a marvel of reclamation of the Jungle I knew 12 years ago.
Got acquainted with [[underline]] Hugh Matheson, [[/underline]] and his new ketch, a very likeable man Dr. Darrach, dean of the Medical Faculty P & S of Columbia there, took me apart [[underline]] to consult me [[/underline]] as to appointing successor to Dr. Giess, for [[underline]] professor of Biochemistry. [[/underline]] Beautiful weather. An exceptionally enjoyable day. 
Evening was called at phone from Chemists Club by Randall who wanted to 
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know whether I knew a certain Daniel Webster Loree who claims to be a friend of mine. - Do not remember anyone by that name.
In the afternoon had visit of [[underline]] Frederick Fish, his wife and Harry Cooper [[/underline]] who came to invite us for dinner [[strikethrough]] tomorrow [[/strikethrough]] Friday evg. on board of his three [[underline]] masted Schooner Yacht "Moby Dick" [[/underline]] now at anchor near [[underline]] Flamingo Hotel. [[/underline]] Made them taste my wine.
[[underline]] Feb 23. [[/underline]] Planting more Sisal trees and leveling of mole.
[[underline]] George Baekeland telephoned about Cornelia, [[/underline]] from N.Y
[[underline]] Feb 24. [[/underline]] Got my Pram dinghy here. Spent afternoon sounding. Another phone call from George B.

Transcription Notes:
Frederick Fish was Chairman of Studebaker Directors and owned the yacht "Moby Dick".