21st August 1916 The disorganised mail arrangements have meant that Arthur has not been able to manage a daily letter to Dollie recently and her post is also slow in reaching him; it would seem that Dollie has suggested meeting … Continued
20th August 1916 A welcome chance to put pen to paper – Arthur has been on the move for the past few days and hasn’t been able to write to Dollie – not even a post card; they were delayed … Continued
17th August 1916 The hot weather has turned to rain – on both sides of the channel: Dollie’s recent boating party was rained on, and Arthur is glad they are not in the front line at the moment. Arthur asks … Continued
16th August 1916 “The weather is pretty fine … The countryside is glorious. Woods & villages and rolling cornlands between. It is a shame to desecrate it with this war. From here when it is fine one can get a … Continued
15th August 1916 Arthur is privately annoyed with Dollie’s brother Edouard and friend – they overstayed their welcome yesterday and his precious letter writing time was curtailed; he was unable to make up the time later as more work came … Continued
14th August 1916 Arthur is happy as two more letters have arrived from Dollie; her Mother has presented her with a ring – which indicates her generosity of spirit. Arthur is now out of the front line and back in … Continued
12th August 1916 Arthur has had a busy time of it for the past two days, backwards and forwards to HQ in the scorching heat, and up day and night organising his new stretch of the Line; a welcome letter … Continued
10th August 1916 Dollie has asked Arthur to retrieve some of her brother Evie’s kit and Clarke is now in charge of Company “A”; more wedding plans – Arthur has hopes that the CO and Colonel Howell will both be … Continued
9th August 1916 A short note today – Arthur has been very busy all day, and it has been hot – but he can’t let the day end without writing a few lines of endearment to Dollie; her brother Edouard’s … Continued
8th August 1916 Arthur recounts a detailed row about the (re)appointment of the Battalion Adjutant – as the current one has apparently made “ rather a mess of things”. Dollie’s brother Edouard has sprained his ankle – but can still … Continued