Item 03: Leonard V. Bartlett diary, 1 January 1918-1 January 1919 - Page 80

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Sunday 11 August 1918
Met Mrs. H. in morng. Went for a stroll. Very warm in the Valley. Hear that we are not to go back until enquiry is over.

Monday 12 August 1918
Still hanging about. Went for a walk in morng. with Mrs. Hendry. Very hot in the Valley. Bridge & Billiards all day.

Tuesday 13 August 1918
Usual work in the morning. Concert in eveng. at Hospital & anor. one at the Y.M.C.A. Reced. my orders for returning to Blighty.

Wednesday 14 August 1918
Embarked at 9 a.m. & laid in the harbour at Havre all day. Left at 9.30 & made a good crossing.

Thursday 15 August 1918
Reached S'hampton at 4 a.m. & landed at 7.30. Train to Warminster at 9.10 & reached home at 11.30. Rup was out but came in for lunch.

Friday 16 August 1918
Met Johnny Watt at OTB & he came along for tea. Nothing doing & no work if I can help it. Tennis in afrnoon.

Saturday 17 August 1918
Into Warminster to get my new glasses repaired. Went in and back by 'bus.