Note Text Won't Show Up

[Cranky Old Man]

I attempted to copy/paste your reworked code - but the text is still note showing up

The name of your note is "firstnote_1", right?

...and second of all, won't somebody correct the doublequotes of this wiki page?
http://wiki.frictionalgames.com/hpl2/tut...cked_doors
I had the same problem, and it's hard to spot without a colorscheme editor.

yeah the entity text says firstnote_1 and so is the entity name

I don't know why it would make a difference, but try switching the order of the name and text entries:

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    <Entry Name="Note_firstnote_1_Name"> "A Hastily Written Note"</Entry>

        
        <Entry Name="Note_firstnote_1_Text">
             "It is with sincerest regrets that I pen this letter, knowing
            that you will eventually discover it. If everything has gone according to plan,
            then you will have no recollection of what has transpired. [br]There is little time and I have little strength left before
            this potion overwhelms me, to relay the depths of the travesties that have
            occurred in this home. It is for the best, I assure you. [br]Calm yourself - the pain in your lungs is surely still
            intense, but it will pass in time... That bitter taste on your tongue is the
            Damascus rose oil that I used to lace this memory cleanser. [br]I implore you - no, I beg you - find a way out of this
            accursed place. Do not seek out the answers to what has been withheld from you.
            Most importantly, do not be swayed by whatever atrocious facets of Roderick that
            still linger here... He is not your friend anymore. [br]Move quickly, and keep your journal close... [br]If you believe it is safe, I have hidden the key behind her. [br]Your Former Self, [br]E."
        </Entry>

Also, could you temporarily change the long text to something short like "I'm a little teapot." to make sure that it's not the size of the text, or any invisible character in the text?