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53 September 5th
informed that Beds had to be double banked in order to make more room.
He was informed of treatment meted out to officers who have been confined for attempting to escape – such treatment of officers has never been heard of – They were deprived of water & washing necessaries & private parcels also bedding – but as soon as the Dutch minister pointed out that he was not acting in accordance with the Hague Convention all these essentials were immediately forthcoming –
He said that the Canteen prices were appaling but that unfortunately he had no Jurisdiction over the canteen – Commander Lewis & Col Tollemache left no stone unturned in bringing before the ministers notice our just complaints –
The minister agreed that we should have more walks owing to such a small space whereby especially as we are confined in such a small area –
I complained to him that my foot had got worse since being here, simply because I have not received any special treatment, also that there are still several splinters in my foot that on leaving Karlsruhe I was informed that I was being specially sent here for special treatment, this I have not recd – he noted all these facts & said he would