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man in New York in [[red underline]] which he practically foretold [[/red underline]] all the viscissitudes and problems thru which our Republic has passed and is facing to day. A most unusual document
[[left margin in red]] Mrs L H Doherty [[/left margin]]
After I came back home had the visit of [[red underline]] Mrs. Henry L. Doherty, [[/red underline]] who was very much embarrassed because her maid had failed to awaken her [[red underline]] to go to Celine's luncheon. [[/red underline]] She brought a large bunch of roses to Celine, while expressing her apologies etc. - [[red underline]] Told her if she knew Celine as I did [[/red underline]] she would feel very [[red underline]] much at ease [[/red underline]] because Celine could easily understand how anybody like Mrs. Doherty having to be present at so many functions as she and he husband now are confronted with could easily be caught so tired as to forget some of them. - I simply laughed the whole incident off etc. and she went home comforted
[[underline]] March 15. [[/underline]] The [[red underline]] people [[/red underline]] of the U.S are [[red underline]] getting over their fright [[/red underline]] and confidence in banks etc is slowly being restored.
[[underline]] March 16. [[/underline]] Wired night letter to [[red underline]] Dr. Curme [[/red underline]] congratulating him on Chandler Medal. 
[[left margin in red]] Willis Wood [[/left margin]]
Went to [[red underline]] Moorish Castle on Matheson Island [[/red underline]] in Howards boat with Mrs [[/red underline]] Willis Wood, the Samples Mrs. Hugh Matheson, [[/red underline]] the Mitchell's a lady from Boston, Celine, and Mrs. Wilson (of Adirondack Florida School) Beautiful weather and a most enjoyable day. A cold luncheon which the [[red underline]] Mathesons [[/red underline]] 
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took along served in the open. All very simple and extremely pleasant
The [[red underline]] U.S. Dollar [[/red underline]] which had been beared in European countries, is quite [[red underline]] up again. Also U.S. stocks [[/red underline]] and Bonds. The Banks are opening again and there is a [[red underline]] wave of optimism since Franklin Roosevelt [[/red underline]] has succeeding in [[red underline]] obtaining broad powers [[/red underline]] for pushing thru his financial program [[red underline]] also legalising sale of 3.2% beer [[/red underline]] which has been forbidden since 1920. 
[[underline]] March 17. [[/underline]] Went to see in Miami [[strikethrough]] a new [[/strikethrough]] an excellent Photoplay called Calvacade, depicting events since 1899 to present
[[red underline]] Economy Bill cutting down 1/2 billion [[/red underline]] in Government expenses passed as presented by Roosevelt.
[[underline]] March 18. [[/underline]] [[strikethrough]] Cabled [[/strikethrough]] Wired to office to cable to England & Germany to find out about desirable dates for my arrival. This night letter [[strikethrough]] [[underline]] March 19 [[/underline]] [[/strikethrough]] was sent [[strikethrough]] on Sun [[/strikethrough]] on: 
[[underline]] Sunday 19 [[/underline]] March. - Informal luncheon here, invited [[red underline]] Mrs. Fairchild her daughter Nancy Bell [[/red underline]] and daughter of Dr. [[red underline]] Grosvenor [[/red underline]] (her niece) The Church celebrated Bryan anniversary to which we were invited but declined. - Beautiful day
[[underline]] March 20. [[/underline]] - 21. [[strikethrough]] in [[/strikethrough]] George wires that [[red underline]] Whitaker Contract (Cyanamid) has finally been signed. [[/red underline]] Feel much relieved, has given us opening in aminoplastics on equitable terms and permits me to decide

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Dr. George Oliver Curme was the winner of the Chandler medal in 1933