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Museum No 4001, and museum
Ottawa
June 27th
July 1835
of revolution had worked itself out, although the
result seemed like a disaster; not only
independence was lost, but civilization itself
collapsed. The consequences were severe.
After that one sees an attitude of despair in
our relations with the world and ourselves.
I believe we are too far gone to do anything about it. The year 2008 has passed since I began to study the problem,
and I have seen no solution.
We need a new way of thinking, but our minds are not yet ready for that.
We must find a better way to live.
July 19th
I was finally told something about my case in court
this morning. The judge said he would give me
a week's time to think over his decision.
He also mentioned that if I could show any evidence
of having been wronged by the government, I might get
some compensation. But there is little hope of this,
since the records have been destroyed or lost.
I am very worried about what will happen next.