Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 479
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[Page 479]
Saturday 19th October
A miserable wet day. Remained in all day. Went to theatre at night with Major and Mrs. Resborough.
Sunday 20th October
Again an unpleasant wet day. In afternoon called on Miss May Butler George at Ponsonby Hall. Found her an interesting woman, small of stature, and very well indeed informed on subjects other than the art she seems so wrapped up in.
Monday 21st October
Spent the morning at Horseferry Road among other things trying to finalise arrangements for my treatment at Hospital. In afternoon called on Miss Cowlishaw at Inverness Terrace. She is still far from strong as a result of her recent illness and operation. Arranged to visit Cambridge.
Tuesday 22nd October
Spent the morning at Horseferry Road area making purchases at Army & Navy Stores. Stayed in during afternoon and evening.
Wednesday 23rd October
Left for Senior Staff Course, Cambridge to which body I am to lecture. Provided with quarters at Caius College.
Thursday 24th October
In morning prepared map illustrating advance from Cappy to Mt. St. Quentin and lectured on the operation. It appeared to be appreciated. In afternoon under the guidance of the Bursar of Caius College visited all the College of the University and Kings College Chapel. All exceedingly interesting. A [indecipherable] Autumn – the colouring of foliage is magnificent. Returned to London at night. Found letter from France awaiting me, informing me that I had been awarded the French Croix de Guerre for services before [indecipherable] in July. Translation of Army order published by Gen. Debeney 1st French Army follows:-