Item 01: Oliver Hogue letters, November 1914-29 December 1915 - Page 187
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rather crawl round London. Visited some very interesting places, Bank of England, Mansion House with its statues, library, paintings etc, St Pauls. Pater will be pleased to hear that I paid a visit to Temple Church - best choir in London they say - Bishop of London was there; but I was more interested in a little tomb just outside the church on which are inscribed four words "Here lies Oliver Goldsmith". Inside the church are the tombs & effigies of several of the great Crusaders. Am going to House of Palt next week... London is so huge that I need a dozen maps to find my way about. I like mooching along The Strand, & Bond St, & Piccadilly & Leicester Square & Pall Mall etc. Went to the Automobile Club - a magnificent place with a fine Roman Bath & all sorts of luxuries.
Just received your cable stating 'Mother nicely'. So glad to hear that. I was worrying a bit, not having heard any word from home for 5 weeks. Am still in hospital, but am getting on fine & can get out in the