Item 54: Friedrich Meier diary, 18 August 1914-August 1915 - Page 134
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<p>[Page 134]</p><p>the conditions were brutal for us: surrendering the fleet, vacating the territories left of the Rhine, releasing the prisoners (unilaterally), etc. The German emperor had to abdicate and fled to Holland all very depressing news, we could hardly fathom how our situation had deteriorated so badly in just a few months. But at least there is hope now that our captivity will soon end. It may yet take a few months but the moment of freedom is bound to arrive for us too. On 10th/12/18 I was issued a pair of (used) shoes and 1 cap by the Aust. govt.</p><p>On 13th/12/18 I received £3/10 from Lloyd ( £2/10 for December and £1 for Christmas).</p><p>[Note in Margin] Komp. G. £3/10/- </p>