Diary, 1943 - London and Sussex

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Routine visits to London, lunches and committee meetings; from April until June during Addis's illness the entries are sporadic and from June onwards he no longer visits London and writes almost entirely of his family, grandchildren and garden with occasional references to local and national events.

JANUARY Air raids on London and Berlin; local walks limited by military presence; meetings on St Felix business, of P&O directors and at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) to meet staff members Morrison and Fenwick 'who managed to escape last October & after a perilous trek across China in 20 days reached Chungking.' 29.

FEBRUARY London University Court and St Felix Council meetings; considering resigning the former. 'I grow deafer and duller. But I do not like to give in', 10; ill with influenza.APRIL Lady Addis writes following Addis's suspected heart attack on the progress of his illness.

AUGUST Addis receiving X-ray treatment.

OCTOBER Son John progressing in diplomatic service, 'I see an ambassadorial halo suspended above his head if he goes on as he has begun.' 29.

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