The pair likely met in London during a period of ongoing frequent in-person contact.

The Serbian Army re-enters Belgrade after the Austrian retreat becomes a rout [8, 27]. In Portugal, the Chamber approves the new Ministry's declaration to defend the Republic and prepare for intervention in the war [28].
"Spent a very quiet Sunday [13 December]. On Saturday we was down at W.H. working... C. arrived very tired on Thursday, having had a very unpleasant interview with the Belgian Finance Minister."
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