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(14) June 17th (Sunday)
of Chess also Sister Martha. He plays very well. His name is Kaiser – He is a very decent chap has a yarn to us nearly every day. more cherries today, Had touch of Diahorrea. Visited Chandler he is very bad – will not live long. No war news for a long time.
June 18th
Good sleep. Went to "medico" but had to come back as the electric works have broken down. Played chess. Good meals. Posted letter to Bert & a P.C to Home today. Karl brought me a Pot of homemade Jam today from his Home. Feeling very well. Can walk about with ease, with crutches.
June 19th
Very hot last evening – scarcely any sleep We are experiencing glorious weather [now]. To Medico this morning & had hot air. Had game chess & Draughts & read books. Paid Chandler a visit. He is very bad. Feeling splendid
June 20th
Had a warm bath this morning – first since leaving England, it was greatly appreciated.
My money arrived today. I requisitioned for £5 on 7th June on our Hqrs – I received 152½ marks. Bought cherries & various sundries [indecipherable] Soap – toothpaste – £ 100 marks is in custody of Inspr of Hospital, for which I hold a receipt. Capt McKenzie from camp admitted to our ward tonight suffering from a poisoned foot. He gave us all news concerning the camp. He waited 78 days for a reply to his first letter. Things are improving down at the line.
June 21st
Good sleep. To medico this morning & had my leg massaged also. Good meals today. Bought good fruit tart tonight – it was glorious. Had pieces of Swiss Bread & Eng cake from Capt McKenzie. Played chess & draughts. Feeling well. Very hot today.