Tuesday, August 1, 1916

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No surviving record of correspondence for this date. The Archive continues through witness accounts and official records.

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H.H. Asquith
London
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Venetia Stanley

Location unknown.

Official Register

1916-08-01

Top News

Daily Edition

The Royal Flying Corps established Squadrons No. 59, No. 64, and No. 65.. Robert Baden-Powell published 'The Wolf Cub's Handbook' in the United Kingdom, establishing the junior section of the Scouting movement.. Anglo-Egyptian forces engaged in surrender talks with Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur, which subsequently broke down.. German forces launched a new attack on Fort Souville at Verdun, prompting French counterattacks.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned

Witness Observations

Cynthia Asquith
Cynthia Asquith

"Beb came home for luncheon and we went to the Royal York. ... We dined at the Royal York."