Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 443
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He stated it would probably be a month before any electrical or massage treatment could be complied. Saw Col. Moseley at Wandsworth, he is getting on well and is very cheery. Had intended to attend service at St. Pauls but was detained too long at Wandsworth. Attended open air service in the afternoon in Hyde Park, service being conducted by the Bishop of London. Met General Ryan in Rotten Row and he kindly promised me a set of his Gallipoli photographs and also arranged to take my photo in colours at Horseferry Rd. tomorrow morning.
Monday 5th Aug:
Called on General Ryan at Horseferry Rd. in the morning also saw Colonel Maudsley. Col. Ryan took photo as promised drew pay at Pay Office called on Genl. Griffiths also saw Genl. Birdwood who was with him. Genl. Howse then took me to see Lt. Col. Sir Hugh Rigby another specialist and after examining my arm endorsed the opinion of the Wandsworth surgeon of yesterday. He anticipates it may take six months before I regain full use of hand and fingers. During the afternoon again went to Wandsworth and had arm dressed and on the return journey called at Queens Club to see O'Hara Wood play but unfortunately he had just finished.
Tuesday 6th Aug.
Left Charing Cross for Folkestone at 11.40 and arrived at Boulogne about 5. Gave Col. Stephenson a lift back with us in the car called at No. 3 AGH and had arm dressed reached Glisy about 9p.m. Took over command from Genl. Wisdon he returning to his Brigade. All arrangements complete for attack on the morning of the 8th inst.