Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 188
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Saw General Irving and Major Lynch. Had a long talk with them. The latter seems very far from well, and appears to be breaking up. Also saw Capt. Robb of A.G.A. from NewCastle.
Monday 31st January.
Attended at Paymaster's Office. Adjusted Brigade Trust account and opened account with the Anglo-Egyptian bank. Our officers subscribed 1275 Pt for a present for Capt. Jopp and his wife. After lunch I went with Mrs Jopp to the Bazaar and purchased a very nice Turkish Coffee set in inlaid brass and silver, also a similar type of tray. While there met Admiral Weymess and had a chat with him re Charley, who was with him in H.M.S. Charybdis. Caught 6.15 PM train back to Camp. Saw Commander Bracegirdle in the train.
Tuesday 1st February.
Found several Confidential documents awaiting me on my return here concerning the Canal Operations, also a confidential letter from General Hobbs asking for my opinion concerning Major Sweetland. I had to put in an adverse report.
Wednesday 2nd February.
Out with the Brigade all day. Very good work with Head Quarters staff. Corporal Miller sent to Cairo to obtain spare parts for telephone repairs etc.
Thursday 3rd February.
Units harness cleaning all the morning. Holiday in afternoon.
Friday 4th February.
Brigade Commanders journeyed to Serapeum. Met General Hobbs and Major Anderson at Divisional Head Quarters on East Bank of Canal. Bitterly cold night.
Rode out with Major Anderson to left flank of advanced position 11,000 yards out from Serapeum. Spent the day in reconnaissance. Went out well in front of our Infantry line. Very suitable position for three Batteries of Brigade.
Very busy scene at Serapeum. Plenty of troops and native labour.