Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 156
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Wednesday 20th October
Went into town with Major Vernon in morning. Called at High Commissioners Office. Received bundles of letters and railway pass for Edinburgh. Called at Admiralty and War Office. Lunched at Regent Palace Hotel with Vernon and two of his wounded junior officers. Read letters after lunch. Called on A.T. Sharp – had a long yarn with him. He wants me to spend some evenings with him. Asked if he had any family – "Drawn a blank" said he. I find two medical chests have been donated by ladies here to my Brigade through my letter to Mr Sharp. Had dinner at above Hotel. Took 11.30 PM train via NorthEastern from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh.
Thursday 21st October
Arrived Edinburgh about 8 AM. At once found my way to Leith Docks. Got aboard H.M.S. Vulcan and sent a message off to Charley on Zealandia.. Went back to North British Hotel at Waverley Station, had breakfast at 11 AM. Just after lunch while in my room Charley bounded in. Our meeting was certainly emotional. We had of course quite a lot to talk about. After afternoon tea went down to Dalmey where Charley's pinnace hauls in alongside the Forth Bridge. I went off with him to his ship. Had a long talk with Capt Harbord. Found Charley's progress was quite satisfactory. I endeavoured to arrange 10 days' Charley coming to London. The reply is to come through tomorrow. Hope it will be granted. Magnificent view of Forth Bridge and river from bank. River full of naval craft of all kinds. The 3rd Battle Squadron has its H.Qrs here. Entrance under bridge netted. Two new fast cruisers passed out just as we were boarding the launch. Beautiful sunny day. Retired at 9PM, dead tired.
Friday 22nd October
Charley turned up just before lunch but only had leave for the week end. We caught the 2.20 PM train for Bradford and arrived there about 8.30. All very glad to see Charley. Edith appears to be a fine little woman and I don't wonder Charley likes to spend his holidays there. She seems to have mothered him splendidly and I feel very grateful.
Went to bed very tired.