Sharp diary 1918 page 156. Sunday 2 June 1918 - Blue Ridge Springs
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Sunday 2nd of June 1918
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Wake feeling rather refreshed but find the place very depressing, chiefly because of the darkness. I cannot write in my room and can scarcely see to read except in the middle of the day. Breakfast rather late — nearly 9. Met a nice old Gentleman at our table a real old Virginian a Capt[ain] Tait, one of the celebrated Newmarket Cadets1. He is a little dotty but a gentleman with a mild sense of humour and we like him. Go out on the tramp 10-2 and get a few songs, calling on 3 houses. I think this may be a favourable hunting ground if we can stand the hotel! After a rest and some tea sally out again and get one or two more tunes at the Pooley’s. Then home to write letters on the verandah — the only place I can see! Write to Mrs Aldrich, Mr Corbett & Gray and put my papers in order. I am feeling pretty done up, partly the result of the extreme heat but chiefly I believe because 7 or 8 weeks of this work brings me about to the end of my tether. However, after a blank week like the last one I cannot give up yet.Location
USA : West Viginia : Blue Ridge Springs [0,0]
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