Saturday 21st June 1913 Disaster! Dollie’s mother wants to stay in France for another week – what can be done? Territorial’s friend, Wolter, arranges a stag do: Arthur to Dollie Belsize Grove, N.W. Thanks so much for your dear … Continued
Friday 20th June 1913 Arthur is still in trouble about the guns; the etiquette of writing to the future in-laws: Arthur to Dollie Leadenhall Street, E.C. I am awfully sorry that I should ever have neglected to answer your questions … Continued
Thursday 19th June 1913 Sister Laura writes to cheer Arthur up; excitement at the Ascot Races; the French President is due to visit London: Arthur to Dollie: Belsize Grove, N.W. Friday even. 10.45pm Just a line to greet you at … Continued
Thursday 19th June 1913 Dollie is worried about Arthur and the machine guns; the Marconi Affair; Ascot, cats and cooks and Kings; brother Alfred is promoted: Arthur to Dollie Leadenhall Street, E.C. 2.0 pm Let me make amends and answer … Continued
Wednesday 18th June 1913 The heat wave continues; a crowd is expected at Belsize Grove for tea; Arthur’s brother Tancred is home from Cambridge; the Pater feels the heat: Arthur to Dollie Belsize Grove N.W. Ever so many thanks for your … Continued
Tuesday 17th June 1913 London swelters in the heat as Arthur starts his Territorials machine gun course; an “intruder” on the lawn, and the Pater returns from Paris to a joyous reception from the family: Arthur to Dollie Leadenhall Street, … Continued
Monday 16th June 1913 London is fiercely hot; Arthur begins a new Territorial training course. Marie, Daisy and Connie go to Windsor to see the King review the Household Brigade: Arthur to Dollie Leadenhall Street, E.C. You may imagine how … Continued
Sunday 15th June 1913 Arthur and fellow Officers on Parade in Wimbledon; Territorial training in the heat of Southfields: Arthur to Dollie Belsize Grove N.W. Thanks for your postcard which you timed alright for I got it last night safe … Continued
Saturday 14th June 1913 Still missing Dollie, Arthur tries to fill his time by trying his hand at DIY; Territorial training is on the cards for Arthur and brother Alfred: Arthur to Dollie Belsize Grove, N.W. Thanks so much for … Continued
Friday 13th June 1913 Arthur is still wretched without Dollie. Brother Alfred tries to distract him with an evening outing to the new aerodrome at Hendon, but to no avail: Arthur to Dollie Leadenhall Street, EC 2pm Thanks so much … Continued