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evening say that 2 special trains
have been arranged for by the
Amb. to leave Aug 13 for Holland
taking baggage + crated Autos
taking about 24 hours to the
frontier + that other trains will
then be provided to take the
passengers through Holland.
The Dutch steamers are still
running to the U.S. but Holland
is crowded to suffocation with
tourists waiting to get home on
them the only line running
Some Americans are trying to get
to Sweden to wait + we hear
Switzerland is crowded with them
but we are so comfortable here
that we know propose to remain
+ await developments.
Aug 12 Fine day a little cooler
No news at Embassy. Took ladies
in Auto (2 marks?) to C.S. Reading
rooms + got late papers. Reading
rooms pleasant + quiet near church
Walked back along Tier Garten
over a mile. Amer. Ex. Co. would
