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Sunday, 15.
Went to Central Hall and heard Rev. T. Dimsdale Young. Thence in afternoon to Stroud Green to dinner and stayed tea.
Monday, 16.
Stayed last night at Peel House and robbed. Went to Bank, Regent, Oxford Sts. bought copy of "Songs of Sunrise". Caught 4.20pm train to Chatham. Stayed night at Cuckney's.
Tuesday, 17.
Caught 3.30pm train from Chatham to Aylesford, wet and gloomy. Saw all at Preston Hall. Stayed at Mrs. Joy's at Aylesford. Very homely and nice. The English of the country have very light teas but heavy suppers.
Wednesday, 18.
Went over to Maidstone with Arthur and Dick Mercer in afternoon. Left them and went to Museum. Thence by train back to Aylesford.
Thursday, 19.
Arthur came down to Mrs Joy's in morning---and walked with me to the station. Left by 10.22am for Chatham. Had dinner at Cuckney's thence Drill Hall---thence receiving depot at Fort Pitt. Received Ward 6.
Friday, 20.
This is the Ward of Serious Sergical cases. Paddy a rale Oirishman, had his leg amputated at the thigh yesterday. He has a nurse watching him night and day. And when they dress him, a doctor is present at each occasion, it is terrible to hear him. Quite half a dozen of the others almost shriek with the pain of dressings.
Saturday, 21.
One poor beggar next me---is an American who crossed the border to enlist. He has most of the right elbow shot away and has to be dressed two or three times a day. He almost faints with pain.