Item 04: Edy Little diary, 25 May-12 October 1919 - Page 109
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department does not apparently possess one individual whose mental capacity is equal to the task of mastering the English language. Even in our Customs I used to interpret French certificates & did not insist that translations should be forwarded.
It is this official procedure which cripples commerce & civic relations in this country Never was there a country whrere Liberty means less especially as it figures everywhere alongside of Equality & Fraternite. Equality is non existent being the social gradations being changed for a hierachy of Officialdom & militarism.
26-8-19
Lost day
27-8-19
Obtain a certificate of birth from British AP.M. & demand a translation which gives me an introduction to the French liason officer a law student named Rochenback who gives me much information re law course.
I visit consul to get certificate legalised. This consists in certifying to my signature & costs me 8.75 & a