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Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Westbrook

Makes arrangements for a picnic. Thanks him for the gift of a watch.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

Tells him about a hill she wants to climb; describes their journey and which members of the party had arrived so far; she was currently reading Scramble Amongst the Alps; she will be rowing for the afternoon and wishes he was there.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

Describes her morning watching her father fish. Tells him how happy she is to hear from him and what she has been doing with her family; Mildred has been painting and she has been rowing. Expresses her wish to have a photograph of him and asks for Avie’s address. Discusses her thoughts on Scrambles Amongst the Alps. Notes the change in weather, how she is missing him and how Uncle Hawes is enjoying fishing. Tells him how perfect life is going to be with him.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

17 May - there was no post that day. Explains that a drawing of a map she has sent him of Lake Garton and the mountain she wishes to climb is not to scale. Aunt Chrissy was to be let out of the asylum after her breakdown in India to spend the summer with Uncle Wilmot. She misses him and will write tomorrow.

18 May – Thanks him for his letter. Talks humorously of decorating their house. Describes fishing with her father. Tells him of walking with Mildred and Alison. Describes the dream she had. Asks about his dinner with Mrs Burton-Brown. Uncle Hawes reads aloud while she does embroidery. Tells him she misses him but is having a nice time.

[The letter includes her hand drawn map]

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

Expresses her love for the poem he sent. Describes how overwhelmed she felt on being engaged. She is expecting Uncle Lawrence and Captain Morgan that evening for a fishing trip. Mr J. W. Marshall informs her that they can have the house at Christmas for £1600. Describes a trek in the mountains. Tells him she wishes to climb with him in the summer if she was good enough.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

Expresses how she loves his letters. Tells him that she will improve her spelling of 'glacier'. Discusses his tutoring of the boys. Reassures him about money matters. Advises him to accept an invitation without her to visit Mrs Mallory. She has not heard from Miss Davies but suggests getting married the first week in August. Approves an engagement announcement in the papers. Describes the fishing exploits of her father, Captain Morgan, and Uncle Lawrence. Relays a meeting she had with a local Irish woman. She is looking forward to seeing him in two weeks.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

She is sorry he is not feeling well. Expresses her feelings on the poem he sent her. Tells him of the scenery of her walks. Describes her activities with Captain Morgan, Mildred, and Uncle Hawes. She had received a letter from Harry. She hopes to read more of her Alpine book.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

Understands how difficult his job can be compared to Mr Pilsbury and Mr Porter. Talks of her time away so far and the activities she has been doing. She has not finished Scrambles yet. Discusses his sonnet. She intends to lunch at Garten. She hopes he will prefer to fish one day. She thanks him for the photograph.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

She intends to climb the mountain. She has not needed to row for her father that day. Has been discussing wedding plans with Marjorie and Mildred, making fun of his clothing choices. Expresses her concern over climbing the mountain. Tells him of writing an Italian letter to Signorina. She has not heard from Miss Davies yet.

Next morning – Intends to go for a walk with Alison and Mildred. She is looking forward to reading his next letter.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

24 May – Thinks he is good for many reasons and won’t give up being critical. Voices her opinions on the role of women’s independence in marriage. Is glad he likes Mr Clutton-Brocks’ book on William Morris. Expresses her concerns over voicing her feelings. She has finished the Alpine book. Describes a walk that led her to a mountain range called Dooish, their progress was slow as Mildred got tired. Explains the plan they had for reaching the top. Describes the scenery. Tells him of another mountain he might like to climb. Describes the journey home. Had a wonderful time telling fairy stories with Mildred and Alison.

25 May – Is sorry his last letter was so short. Describes her morning fishing with the party. She is glad he has written to his mother. There has been no news from Miss Davies. Expresses her opinions on a Russian story she is reading.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

Describes her morning's activities and plans for the day. Notifies him of her time of arrival and asks him if he will meet for lunch. She has received her first wedding present from Mr Parry. Expresses her worries over married life. Is looking forward to getting home.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

Tells him her hand is getting better. Discusses her book The Brother Karamazov. Is tired of writing letters. Gives her opinion on Keats and discusses William Morris’s designs. Relays a conversation with Uncle Hawes on the temper of women. Tells of her plans for the day. Expresses the kindness of Miss Wilton to offer them her house.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

Discusses her opinions on truth and reflects on growing up. She has changed her opinion of her book The Brothers Karamazov and has started reading William Morris by Mr Clutton-Brock. Expresses her desire to have Barnsley furniture in their house. Urges him to attend his sister’s wedding without her. Requests a photograph of Mary.

Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Ireland

Apologises for not getting his letter. Warns him that he may not receive this letter in time. Informs him of her time of arrival and hopes he will meet her. Describes her plans for the day. Reproaches him for sending her threatening letters and for keeping her waiting. Expresses how much she misses him and talks of their future home and children.

Notifies him that she is sending him his thin socks. Hopes he is settling in well.

Describes packing for a trip to Wales. Tells him she has left his address for any forwarding letters. Describes her activities for the day, including an outing in the pony trap. She is looking forward to her trip with Ursula. Tells him she has asked the police to watch over the house while empty. Hopes he is having a nice trip.

Reminisces about their wedding day and looks forward to the birth of their baby. Tells him that Ursula, Cottie, and Mr O'Malley are expected to join him. Informs him of a statement received from Stephenson Harwood & Co where she is profiting from the sale of timber. Expresses her distaste for profiting from the war. Discusses further money issues. Asks for Mr Garrets address for Aunt Agnes. Tells him of her intention to unpack her paints and continue with her china painting. Breaks off for lunch.

Afternoon - Thanks him for his letter. Hopes that his experience of the hotel in Pen y Pass is a good one.

Tells him of the weather and her plans to start another china pattern. She has heard from Mildred about their trip. Tells him of her new routine of sleeping during the afternoon for the sake of the baby. Discusses her opinions about the diary of the Empress Dowager she has been reading. Hopes he will have a good time climbing with Ursula. Informs him that Mr Cauldicott has left for France. Discusses the potential affects Russia might have on the war. She hopes that he will be allowed to climb on Llewidd. Reminds him that she is leaving for Westbrook the next day. Encloses a letter for his mother.

Informs him that she has arrived at Westbrook and expects her father and Mildred later that day. Describes how she left their home. Tells him she has heard from Major Morgan and that he has asked for leave. Expresses her concern over the longevity of the war. Describes life at Westbrook so far. Tells him of her plans for the day.

Discusses the timing of the post. Tells him that her father and Mildred arrived late and explains why. Informs him that she is not attending church and will go for a walk in Eashing instead. Hopes that Ursula is getting on well with the climb. Mentions that photographs of her father's garden has appeared in Country Life. Asks for Mr Pye's address.

Is thankful for his letters. Describes watching the kittens playing and the weather. Hopes he is having a nice time. Complains that Agnes is not much of a cook. Tells him of her drive with Mildred to Shamley Green and of her wish for them to live there one day. Reminds him to send her his new address and informs him of a coming visit from Anna and Moresco Pierce. Is sorry that Mr Reade will not be joining him.

She is glad his boots are a success and that he is having a good time. Offers to send him socks originally knitted for soldiers. Tells him of the weather and their activities that day. Informs him of Marjorie's arrival and how well she is looking. Tells him that Captain Morgan was successful in obtaining leave and she expects him to arrive that Thursday. Requests to have the essays of Jane Harrison.

Asks him how his bank holiday faired. She had finished making a dress. She can't pay the butcher's bill because they have mislaid their accounts. Is expecting Mrs Brock [wife of Arthur Clutton-Brock] to bring Alan and John to tea. Discusses her book of old wives tales and asks him if he has read Wives and Daughters. She is expecting Alison the next Monday and has not heard from Trafford or Doris.

She hopes he has had a good time in Wales. Is sorry to hear of Mr Pye's recent appendix operation. Tells him of the work she has been doing making up patterns. Major Morgan is expected and is being met by Marjorie and Mildred at the station. Asks him if they could ask David Pye to visit. Hopes that he will have a good time in Yorkshire with his father and Trafford and tells him not to feel blue when at Birkenhead.

Describes her busy morning painting, and walking. Hopes he has a good day and asks him about the members of his party. Reminisces about climbing with him and looks forward to him coming home. Expresses her concerns about how she will cope with the baby. Discusses the fall of Warsaw in the war.

Complains that his father has not provided an address. Asks him about his trip and is glad he likes Mr O'Malley. Tells him of visiting their house to collect parcels and organise items for her confinement. Informs him that Ralph [Brooke, husband of George's sister Mary] has 10 days leave and intends to go to Scotland to stay with cousins. Describes her new painting pattern and closes with a description of the weather.

Informs him of Mildred's engagement to Major Morgan and hopes that the right decision has been made. Discusses the future between Major Morgan and her father. Hopes that Major Morgan will be kept safe in the war. Tells him of her sleepless nights and hopes he will return soon.

Describes her morning on the boat with Major Morgan and Mildred. Tells him of going to the Holt and organising her parcels for her confinement. She hopes to hear from him soon. Tells him of Major Morgan and Mildred's plans to stay in France after the war. Tells him of her guests Alison, Marby [Marjorie] and Helen.

Praises the quick postal service and hopes he is having a nice time with his father, despite the bad weather. Expresses her wish to be there. Encourages him to stay longer and look for a present for Marjorie’s birthday. Tells him of her morning activities; having her hair washed and china painting. Asks about the date for Trafford’s wedding. Discusses how they intend to educate their children. Tells him her father, Mildred and Major Morgan have gone fishing at Eut