Aug 13. Eng declared war against Austria Passports of all Eng. French & Russians have to be examined at the police head quarters & stamped. Had mine attended to this morning. Your and Fran Schoanfeld up to tea in my studio in p.m. herr S. is a Germand reserve officer & one of the editors of the Salon blatt, his wife is English. Out walking with Frl von Polempkim(Russian) in evening. Aug. 14. Very little news seems to be coming from the front. Dined at the beiers and had supper with Pauterupkins. Also called on Mrs. Warren