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119/ He represents here the Solvay and other Belgian interests. - Had a long and very interesting meeting with him. - Tells me that since a short time transmission of small sums of money to Belgium are now permitted and that the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, which is our bank, has been able to send from here to Brussels or Antwerp sum of money not exceeding 20 or 25 Dollars. [[vertical note in left margin]] William Hallambuck. Vice President in Belgiumof the Belgian American foundation [[/vertical note in left margin]] So I went to the bank and was told there by Mr. [[blank space]] (the gentleman who is always so courteous to me or Cline) that the best he can do is to try to send 20 or 30 Dollars each to Frederic, his sister and my sister. at their [[strikethrough]] several [[/strikethrough]] address in Belgium. [[underline]] October 25 [[/underline]] Today received another letter from Rachel. Like the others we received recently, had been sent weeks ago. - [[strikethrough]] It se[[/strikethrough]] They all bore German ratification and strange to say also Belgian stamps with the portrait of the recently abdicated King of Belgium who is now in exile. All this is very complicated and rather mysterious. [[vertical note in left margin]] 11 Rue d'Egmont Brussels, Belgium [[/vertical note in left margin]] Rachel wrote that she is well. But being out of money, the owner of the "pension" where she has resided since so many years [[strikethrough]] seems to  [[/strikethrough]] in Brussels, seems to be short of cash and with R. [[end page]] [[start page]] \120  not having any funds available, seems to try to get rid of her. - I hope my letter and money may reach her in time to prevent this. [[underline]] October 26 [[/underline]] (Saturday) This morning went to the bank for further information. Am told transfer of money can be done via Germany to be sent to Belgium but only for limited sums of money Say 20 or 50$ monthly. [[underline]] Oct 27. [[/underline]] Mailed a letter ^[[X]] [[vertical in left margin]] X Air mail Sunday. [[/vertical note in left margin]] to Rachel and one to Frederic, that we are trying to send [[strikethrough]] mo [[/stikethrough]] money. (Sunday) [[underline]] Monday [[/underline]] Oct 28. Went to Wanamakers Photo Reflex studio to see the photos they had made of me - See Miss Durrie and Mrs. Facemeyer (painter) They will enlarge my photo and have it painted. Then went to Guaranty Trust Co where I met Celine, and where we arranged to try to send monthly cash of [[blank space]] to Frederic, my sister, Celine's Sister and nieces. Hope it may reach them and not be taken by the Germans. [[strikethrough]] [[underline]] Oct. 29. [[/underline]] [[/strikethrough]] Took Grenade for luncheon at University Club. - He seems rather depressed, on account of present situation [[underline]] Oct. 29. [[/underline]] At Snug Rock all day. writing and classifying [[underline]] Oct 30 [[/underline]] . Received the pleasant news from Guaranty Trust Co, that the money we have sent to my sister, Frederic etc. has all been delivered in Belgium Feel very happy about it.