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131./ in his capricious way has changed the date to Nov. 21.; instead of the old accepted date of Nov. 20 Some of the states, for instance Connecticut insist on the former [[strikethrough]] establishe [[/strikethrough]] date established since the beginning of the Republic So those states celebrated yesterday on the old date [[underline]] Nov. 22. [[/underline]] Went to office. Had a long talk with George, who still is very severe about his son Brooks. From what I hear the boy is seriously ill from malicious maleria and has been advised to that effect and submitted to medical treatment. But contrary to orders from medical men, he left the sick room to follow his studies; not realising the seriousness of his illness. Furthermore his father reproaches him for his sloviness in clothes, and his general lack of obeing advice etc. etc. - George seems [[end page]] [[start page]] 132  to be very severe and prejudiced against him. I shall try to meet the boy either here or at Harvard as soon as George has left for his voyage to South America. Another letter from Rachel dated several weeks ago, repeating that she has been without a word from us since ever so long. - Probably by this time, she will have finally received the money we sent to her. Unless the Germans took it. Celine came to fetch me at the University Club, where the Amateur painting exhibit is on display for members and visitors. [[underline]] November 23 [[/underline]] At Snug Rock all day Had long conversation with Cline about Brooks. As soon as George leaves I shall try to meet Brooks. [[underline]] November 24 [[/underline]] (Sunday) at Snug Rock [[strikethrough]] Novemb [[/strikethrough]] [[underline]] November 24 [[/underline]] [[strikethrough]] ( [[/strikethrough]] . Went to office. - George very busy preparing for his voyage to South America