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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Nov 12. Mon. Recd parcel 688/88 Switzerland & packet Bordeauian tobacco fr Can Red + & 200 Britannia cigarettes fr R Lloyd. Also 2 loaves white bread. Card from T Nov 10, enclosing note from Frl Moes. About 20 men, mostly fr Bar. 14 who have tried to escape at various times, including OSullivan-Maloney & Wilson were sent to Havelberg today.
Nov 13. Tues. Weiss (Wuest) sent to the cells for 5 days & then to go to bird cage. Don't know what for.
Nov 14. Wed. Card fr T of 12th.
Nov 15. Thurs. Card fr T 13th to pay their "Reise el ambliriss" had come at last & they expect to leave for Norway during 1st wk in Dec.
Nov 17. Sat. Recd parcel 688/89 Swiss.
Nov 18. Sun. Posted card to T.
Nov 19. Mon. Card fr T 15th.
Nov 21. Wed. Recd box biscuits & food parcel fr Can Red +.