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Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has received good news from the front of another push forward. Colonel David Davies saw Dick in great form in Mametz Wood. The Welsh division has now been taken out of the fighting line. The most encouraging news of Uncle Lloyd.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has presided over his first War Cabinet and was embarrassed to be addressed as 'Prime Minister'. Has completed his list of names and is pleased. 'Tell Uncle Lloyd that he is responsible for putting me in this awful job'.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has made his first speech as Secretary of State for War - 'short but successful'.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has 'just sent Von Donop about his business'. Von Donop was responsible for the shell muddle.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has been very busy all day. Mair and Uncle Lloyd,
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has been unable to play golf for months. There is some improvement in the Irish situation, but it would be a mistake to hurry.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has been presiding over a luncheon of French, Russian and Italian generals. The news from the east is 'still anxious but by no means devoid of good hope'.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has been inspecting some devices in Lincolnshire where he was very warmly received. Thus had to miss the Russian meeting at the War Office. The tragic killing of the sons of G.P.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has been conferring with the Russians and French, and there is now a further conference over conscientious objectors. 'French & Rooshans competing for the big guns I ordered against K[itchener]'s orders!'.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Has almost completed his list of names for the Cabinet and is making good progress. That day's Liberal meeting was very friendly.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Had expected to see William George in London. 'Roumanians just holding their own. But anxious. The soldiers had rather bungled the Roumanian business. Russians as usual playing up'.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Had a good time the previous day. Is very busy at the War Office that day. Is leaving for Walton Heath.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Gwilym is coming home for the weekend. 'The American interview is more opportune than the public know - although they suspect'. A great stir has resulted.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Gwilym and Dick. The 'unrest & discontent' in London because of the government's failure to provide a lead. 'Asquith is a paralytic. He has to be whealed [sic] along any road'.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Great success in France the previous day. The new post is progressing well. Enjoys his relationship with the soldiers.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Failed to get to Walton Heath because of pressure of work. Is pleased that William George is coming up the following week. Uncle Lloyd's health.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Congratulations on William George's new appointment. 'Aeroplane over London this morning. Two Zepps down. That is the topic of talk. Neither as important as the German advance towards Buchares!'.
Written at War Office, Whitehall, S.W. Conferences with the French, Russians and Italians,