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August 3rd 37
since Aug 5th 1914, & in that time He has learnt German & French.
The Comman[dant] today revealed the fact that there is a great desire for peace all over the world. There is a conference of all the Allied Powers being held in London today, & tomorrow L. George is to make a Speech as to what our war aims are also our Peace terms. There is little to the further internal trouble in Russia again, at present they are retreating like a wild mob of civilians, having lost all idea of militarianism. The have made big success on the Western front, near Ypres.
Made a meat pudding also Jam Pancakes, both being a wonderful success especially the former.
Quite a number of officers paraded sick to the Dr today so as to have their names submitted, to be sent to Switzerland to recuperate for a few months, quite a num[ber] failed in their endeavours to [indecipherable] Dr.
I was informed that my name had already been submitted, to be exchanged to England & failing that I would certainly be sent to Holland.
Played Bridge.
August 4th
Slept in till 11 am. my foot very painful so I am resting it.
Wine barrage lifted today.
My wound seems to be opening more every day. Suppose it is because I am not receiving proper attention here.
Good concert held tonight, 50% of the officers celebrated today the 3rd "anniversary of the outbreak of war in rather an intoxicating manner. There was a great hubbub about midnight –
Nothing startling in todays communiqué; we are still making successes on the western front.
From all accounts, every body speaks in England of the war as lasting another year – rather a hopeful outlook – & especially L. George [indecipherable]
Recd letter from George Esther of Merwood.
August 5th (Sunday)
Raining today. Wrote letter no 11 to Mother & father – had my foot dressed