Item 02: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 5 December 1914-26 February 1915 - Page 124
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[Page 124]
I held 7.30 sick parade in a uniform but 8.30 in ordinary rig – No one really ill but a lot of odd jobs – Johnson had no Temp & a quite clean tongue so I wouldn't give him any Aspirin which he wanted but told him he cd – have a cup of cocoa – I think I am very nice to Johnson – He wont die yet I'm sure – He's far too healthy – If he goes over the side it will be a moot point – murder or suicide or insecticide – I have contracted a great liking for the Ship's corporal – He is the Naval policeman & arranges everything & works drunks, drifters, swearers – He is quite young – Smooth cheeked – rosy – a simple man – very quiet – I've never seen him smile – He thanks you quietly when you give him a list of blighters who maynt have leave – To get round him you must be an officer – No one below an officer has the faintest hope – He is very wise – I asked