26th July 1916 Arthur is disappointed today as there is little or no mail in from home. His days are filled with engineering works, bayonet fighting, instruction on the operation of the Lewis gun and practical experience with explosives. More … Continued
25th July 1916 Arthur is all concern for Dollie and would much rather she remain true to her own conscience: “I’d rather by far remain as you are, sincere, than become an insincere Catholic … [if] you feel in your … Continued
July 23rd 1916 Dollie has written to Arthur on the subject of becoming a Catholic before their wedding day – he is overwhelmed with love for her and cannot bear to send the letter back after answering it: “ … … Continued
22nd July 1916 Dollie is missing Arthur terribly and he tries to cheer her up – the holiday with her Mother on the South Coast isn’t proving to be much of a tonic for her; Arthur has decided not to … Continued
20th July 1916 A short letter today as Arthur tries to write a few lines before work begins; the days start misty but soon become hot – unlike the weather in Eastbourne. There is a Concert at the Army School … Continued
18th July 1916 Dollie and her Mother have arrived safely in Eastbourne – a wonderful admission from Arthur – that he has never seen Dollie in bathing kit; he remembers another happy holiday occasion when they walked to the tea … Continued
17th July 1916 A dull day for Arthur – with no post from Dollie and little news to speak of – and the weather isn’t helping his mood with “… a horrible, heavy humid mist over the town that has … Continued
16th July 1916 Arthur has so many letters to write home to all the Agius’s and Noel’s, he is in a bit of a panic – and it all takes precious time away from writing to Dollie. Arthur is adamant … Continued
14th July 1916 Dollie has managed to take a holiday at last and is now in Seaford with her Mother; good news from the Front – another push has resulted in the capture of three more villages; Arthur is free … Continued
12th July 1916 A chatty letter from Arthur, giving Dollie the details of the work he is involved in. The time table is so full that he is half asleep by the time he is able to put pen to … Continued