LETTERS OF NOVEMBER, 1914.[ToC]
Telegram, November 4th, 1914:
"Get gun oiled."
[Note.—This was a private code message sent to me in London signifying that the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles was ordered to France with the 25th Brigade, 8th Division, on November 5th, 1914. Information of the day of departure was not permitted beforehand.—F.V.L.]
Hurstley Park Camp,
Winchester.
November 5th, 1914.
My dear F——.
I telegraphed to you yesterday not to worry about any more equipment for me, as I should not be able to get the things, no matter how soon you sent them. We have had our arrangements put back twelve hours, but even that makes no difference; I shall rub along somehow.