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
Thursday 12th June 1913 Arthur tries to fill the long, lonely hours with a visit to Earls Court. He admires the machine guns – at length: Arthur to Dollie Leadenhall Street, EC Thanks so much for your letter and two … Continued
Wednesday 11th June 1913 Dollie goes on holiday to France for three weeks with her Mother; Arthur is bereft: Arthur to Dollie Belsize Grove, NW. I miss you so much – I don’t know what I shall do until … Continued