He has come to our camp and has taken interviews with those who wanted to see him and that was I amongmany others. He could tell me much but promised to find out which category I was placed in by the Regional Advisory Committee. If I only knew why they put me before it! Still, he said to let me know and now we are waiting till he comes back with more news. He is gone to Washington in the meantime to enquire about a possible emigration of all those with advanced preparations to enter the U.S. from Canada. At present the best way is back to England and from there to the U.S. Well it doesn't concern me very much, anyway, Haven't got any preparation and don't know who should give an affadavit for me.

Have a farewell party for our released members of the group. 2 scientists and some schoolboys. They left this morning and were back the same night to our great surprise. The train was not going on Mondays. Canadian organization. Tuesday December 17, 1940:The whole procedure was repeated today and off they for good.

days are getting very cold occasionally. On a truck ride I nearly froze the tip of my nose. Now the truck is covered up at last. Before we just rode along and the icy wind blowing through every atom of the body. Had the coldest night so far 22.6 degrees below zero F.

Take a rest because of a cold. Thinking of the date (Friday December 20) I realize that Xmas is near. Well it hardly looks like it, but telegram from the released before going on board the ship.