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Friday, August 4.
Worked hard. Have
moved up into the writing room.
Went to bed early.

Saturday, August 5.
Went to the reception
and exercises at the [[Ayuntamiento]]
in honor of the guests who arrived
at about noon. Sec. [[Taft]] was
presented with a large gold key
and speeches were made + songs
sung. [[Alice Roosevelt]] is very
attractive. Mr. + Mrs. [[Payne]] are
charming people, Senator [[Patterson]]
is interesting and bright + Mr.
[[Foss]] is bold and friendly and
all are simple and kindly.

Sunday, August 6.
Guests have rested. I took
Mr. Payne and Mr. Foss to the [[Luneta]]
at five. Calls all day. Had a

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Kareobl over 4 years ago

Ayuntamiento translated is town hall.

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