- 3071.
- File
- 1916, April 3.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. 'Tywydd godidog a minnau yn corddi uffern yn y fan yma. Dim newydd o bwys'.
9559 results with digital objects Show results with digital objects
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. 'Tywydd godidog a minnau yn corddi uffern yn y fan yma. Dim newydd o bwys'.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Things have eased much in the Cabinet and he has got his own way at last.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The weather. Is going to Walton Heath,
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The weather. Churchill has had to return 'to his dreary trench': 'Sorry for him. A brilliant fellow without judgment which is adequate to his fiery impulse. His steering gear is too weak for his horse power'.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The Verdun battle seems to be proceeding well, but the outcome remains highly uncertain. 'If the Germans are checked it will be the most serious defeat yet inflicted on them'.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The tour of France proved most useful. Finds the new Commander-in-Chief most hospitable. Gwilym and Dick. The fate of poor young Hinds. Saw some of the boys from Criccieth. Not much fighting is anticipated in that area in the near future. Saw Churchill about to go into the trenches.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The reports in the press on recent victories. 'They have broken through the first line of German defences but they will avail but little unless the Germans are forced to retreat. Still it has its uses when the Balkans are hesitating'.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The previous day's speech was a great success. Is going to Newcastle and Glasgow to meet the Trade Unionists.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The funeral of Russell Rea, 'un o'm hen gyfeillion puraf'. Is glad that the old gang was beaten at Criccieth.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The French Minister of Munitions is with him. Has received a very pathetic letter from Osmond. Wil bach has won Maggie's heart.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The Cabinet meetings are most momentous. A serious situation has been intensified by Asquith's refusal to raise the necessary troops: 'He has muddled everything up to the present. I fear a great split in the Cabinet.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The Bill went off well the previous day. Is going to Clyde the following week. May not be able to return home for Christmas as 'things are critical in the various spheres of operation'.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The battle is still in progress. Is 'not very hopeful of breaking through'. There have been huge casualties. Anticipates gaining a few miles - 'just enough ground to bury the dead who won it'. The death of Evan.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The battle at Verdun is progressing well; Joffre is very confident of victory. Has had to take Asquith's questions.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Thanks for congratulations on his 53rd birthday. Is working in the office that day.
Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. 'Saw Nain looking so young & vigorous - & full of Wil bach's saying & doings'. Is going to Walton Heath.