12 May 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Overcast, showery, cool.
Ground rice (alone) Chopped fire-wood. 4hrs.
Much awaited meeting took place. Hatori “understood” that repat. negotiations were proceeding, and that the hitch was due to one of our dominions (Aust?) refusing to agree with Japans requirements, that the parcels had left Japan & were expected in the near future, that this month’s I.R.C. money had arrived (where is last months) that some alterations were likely in our original Rep. list. He said we would be allowed to notify the Swiss minister in Tokyo re our present rations. Altogether disappointing. More waiting, tighter belts and more patience required.
Choir practice 6.30pm.
Saw Steve first to tell him the results of the meeting.
3Pkts cigs arrived.
Black-out cancelled.
Rec. letter 3-5-43 from home.
