Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 441
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Saturday 20th July to Thursday 1st August
Between the above dates I have remained under treatment at No. 3 A.G.H. On the 21st July, the surgeons operated for the second time and finding the wounds progressing favourably they were finally sutured. Thereafter my arm has been dressed every second day, and it has been gratifying to see the progress made, especially the damaged thumb. On the morning of 31st July the surgeons removed 8 stitches and on the 1st August, 13 others were removed, leaving only 4 remaining, which it is proposed to remove on 2nd inst. The surgeons have given me two X-ray prints, one before & one after the operations. They show the surgical work has been well done. During this period, my A.D.C. has visited me daily, bringing private & official correspondence, and keeping me posted in Divisional matters. Gen. Wisdom is commanding the Division in my absence. On 29th inst., Surgeon-General Howse visited this Hospital, & very emphatically declared that it was my duty to go at once to England to ensure receiving the best electrical & massage treatment. In deference to his wishes, I leave here on Aug. 2nd for London to consult three leading specialists, and specially at the Corps Commander's request & in full accord with my own feelings, I am returning to the Divn., on 5th inst., being promised at a later date any special leave I may require for perhaps getting massage treatment. During my stay here, I have been visited by the Army & Corps Commanders, G.O.C. R.A., and many other friends. I have been exceedingly comfortable & thoroughly well looked after. During the above period, the Boche offensive in the South has not only been held up but chiefly owing to a brilliant counter-thrust on the line Soissons-