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Foote Diary: January 5th, 1985
Snow is very much still with us, thought it stopped falling in the night. By midmorning the temperature was a little above freezing and some thawing began.
Huger and Gwyn called again from Venice; having a great time, they say, - including Rosette, who came along with Hugs. They’re staying at the Danieli, a luxury hotel, and have made the rounds of all the major galleries? and churches with the help of a good printed guide. Sounds like a great trip.
In afternoon- first time out of house in three days- I drove out to a tobacco bowl and picked up the pipe tobacco I ordered on Thursday: was almost out and due to leave for NY on Monday. Streets are treacherous, but careful driving cured that.
Back home, played Haydn quartets and read the Spotsylvania section of Vol. III, provoked by a lecture from a Dartmouth official, Howard Roffin?, who is considering a book on the battle and wants to know whether I think it’s worthwhile. I do indeed, having had really written me myself in that section of the volume. What a encouraging reply.
Elvis Presley “Jam Session” on TV in celebration of his would-have-been 50th birthday.