Henry Masterman Mist Diaries and Prisoners Pie Magazine
Diaries of Heny Masterman Mist and a copy of Prisoners’ Pie, the Ruhleben Camp magazine. Learn more.
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1915
and another lady were present. also Bismarck.
Feb. 22. Mon. Geo. Logie & Godfrey Ludlow brought in today.
Feb. 24. Wed. All men over age of 55 or under 17, also all who thought themselves un-fitted for military service notified to report at "Captain's Box" between 3 & 4 p.m.
Feb. 25. Thurs. Five of us, in our loft, had a table made for 4 m. so can now have our meals in comparative comfort.
Feb. 26. Am suffering from chilblains on fingers. Note from Tottie.
Feb. 27. Sat. Got box with provisions fr. Tottie & Frau Pfotenhauer.
Feb. 28. Sun. Snowstorm last night & this p.m. Letters from Mother & Edie of Jan 20 & 25.
Mar. 3rd. Wed. American Ambassador Gerard & secretary inspected the camp in p.m. Letter paper given out for first time today, but only a few sheets given out.
BC Archives, MS-2570 MIST, Henry Masterman
Box 1 Diary, Ruhleben, 06 Feb 1915 - O6 Mar 1918.
File 2