Jeptha Homer Wade Travel Journals: Germany July 18 to October 16, 1914Main MenuAbout this TranscriptionThe Travel Journals of Jeptha Homer Wade II (1857-1926) Germany & the UK July 18, 1914 to October 16, 1914A verbatim description of a handwritten travel journal created by Jeptha Homer Wade (1857-1926) in MS. 3292 The Jeptha Homer Wade Family Papers, the Cleveland History Center, Cleveland, OhioPage 01: July 18, 1914Page 09: July 31-August 1, 1914Page 48: August 31-September 1, 1914Page 77: September 30-October 1, 1914Motor Trip, Cont: Farnham, Aldershot, and Frith HillHolly M. Witchey19088b74475107330529d28176d24cbcb2b99ec0
12016-07-08T09:01:15-07:00Page 23: August 11, 19145plain2016-08-17T11:27:35-07:00would not have to come so often They asked if I would like 50 pds + in much surprise I said I would. In a minute the clerk returned + said Mr Wade we can give you 200 pds if you want it I of course said I did + expressed my appreciation. As they had refused to give anything on one application + only 10 pds on another I was much puzzled + thought the Bank of Commerce must have gotten word to them to take care of us. All the family took walk in Tier Garten + sat in the seats. Hot fine day Had telephone from American Consul General saying he had an inquiry from home regarding the Wade party + wanted to know how we were so Jep + I went to Consulate after lunch Mr. Dryfus in charge + showed me long cable from State Depart. inquiring about the whereabouts welfare + needs of a number of Americans including