Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 185
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[Page 185]
Monday 17th January
Saw DAAG and General Spence at H Qrs. re Lieut Richardson. No charge laid because no evidence available. A badly bungled affair on the part of the Provost Staff. I at once wired for Lt Richardson to be released. Had photo films developed and prints taken at Kodak Shop. The majority taken on my trip out turned out very well.
Tuesday 18th January
Returned to camp by 11 o'clock train. Major Lucas travelled down with me. At battery manoeuvre during afternoon. Major Lucas saw General Chauvel again re command of 4th Battery, but still no satisfaction. He dined with us and stayed the night.
Wednesday 19th January
General Chauvel came round the lines. Congratulatory message delivered from Gen Murray re Review Parade, and the Divisional General also thanked Fitter Price for bades [badges] of rank made for him from Turkish driving bands [shells]. Discussed Lt Urquhart's case with the General who promised to do what he could for him. Out with batteries during day. Mess hut finished and officers entered into occupation. Visited native fair during afternoon.
Thursday 20th January
Out with Batteries during morning. Moved into old Mess tent as my quarters. Major Marks visited model Sanitary methods at Ismailia. Am informed Rosie's husband is with the 2nd Division but have not seen him yet. Discussed trip to France with Major Lorenzo, D.S.O, and gave him a piece of ribbon. He invited me to dinner on Monday evening next. Wrote Nell and family. Big bundle of letters from England.
Friday 21st January
Out with Batteries during day. Called on Colonel Johnstone 2nd Div Artillery, also Gen MacLagan and Gen Holmes. The latter was not in. Second and Third Brigade leaving camp on Sunday and Monday respectively. Capt Jopp ascertained that