Professor Hamilton's Diary: Feb. 22, 1935

He gives baby a blood transfusion; the nation observes Washington's Birthday

The professor gave a history exam in between caring for his daughters today. Mary Elizabeth’s red blood count was low, so Dr. High “took 10cc blood from my arm for an injection in Baby.” He also got daughter Gwennie from an afternoon party at school and prepared another exam in the evening. “Baby had better night,” he concluded.

President Roosevelt journeyed to Mount Vernon today to lay a wreath on the grave of George Washington, whose birthday it was. Paid subscribers can read on to learn about Washington’s surprising post-presidential career.

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