Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Westbrook
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Dear Mr Mallory
Please don’t lock the door or we may be dreadfully late, my postcard was not meant as a threat but only as an apology {1} beforehand.
We should have liked to have come to dinner very much only I am afraid we cant possibly because of the numbers fitting.
I do wish things did not always come on the same day.
Yours sincerely
Ruth Turner
Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Westbrook
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Dear Mr Mallory
We have altered our arrangements on receiving you [sic] first letter and are doing what you proposed i.e. coming by the first train which arrived Verona 10.0 And we shall hope to hope you will meet us at the station.
There are pencil notes on the back giving initials and amounts owed.
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Postcard from Ruth Turner to George Mallory
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We are arriving at Verona station Friday morning at 10.0
Ruth Turner
Letter from Ruth Turner to George Mallory written from Westbrook
Makes arrangements for a picnic. Thanks him for the gift of a watch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Describes her visit to Priors Field. Expresses her happiness at being a wife and mother. Describes an incident involving Canadian cyclists and the pony and trap ride home from Priors Field. Discusses the reasons for the irregular post. Informs him she has sent him a chocolate cake and that she has heard from Mary who intends to stay when Ralph has left. Describes how Clare climbs on everything.
Tells him that the man killed was not Harold Porter as she thought. Describes a dinner party she attended at Priors Field. Describes her morning activities. Expresses her wish for him to keep warm. Describes an intended concert by Ursula to raise money for the Red Cross. Updates him on Clare’s progress. Discusses the possibility of reading a book called Raymond by Oliver Lodge. Discusses the progress of the war and expresses her wish to have him home.
Describes the weather and expresses her concern that he might be feeling the cold. Hopes that his leave won’t come at Christmas. Tells him about her dream. Discusses Boswell’s Life of Johnson and her desire to be able to write poetry. Expresses her wish to have a son. Discusses the progress of the war. Tells him about her day and her intention to write to his mother, Marjorie and Mary Anne.
Updates him on Clare's progress. Asks him about his new curtain and whether he likes the items she sent to him. Tells him she wishes to find Renan's Life of Jesus to read. Discusses the progress of the war. Describes the weather and her morning activities with Clare and Violet. Expresses her happiness at his intended arrival. Informs him of a new master at Charterhouse.
Discusses his previous letter about how busy he has been keeping. Describes her morning activities. Discusses her conversation with Raymond about the progress of the war. Informs him her tea with Mrs Smart is cancelled but intends to go to Mrs Brock instead.
Expresses her wish for his leave to come soon. Tells him about Violet's father's job change and describes her tea with Mrs Brock. Describes a conversation with Mr Brock about religion. Discusses her thoughts about curiosity in love and discusses arrangements for when he is on leave. Intends to write to his mother.
Describes the weather and her journey home from the depot on the train. Tells him about a conversation with Will and Olive Kennedy about the French army. Updates him on Clare's progress.
Discusses James' Psychology for advice on keeping cheerful. Asks him about his Major's dug out and his musical evening. Informs him that Bridget has had a daughter. Discusses the progress of the war and her father's thoughts on religion. Describes taking Clare out for a walk and discusses how to bring Clare up. Tells him she will send him some mince pies and intends to read the Tour in the Hebrides. Informs him she will write to Bridget and Mary Anne to ask after Owen's health.
Wednesday 6 Dec. in the evening - Discusses in detail Oliver Lodge's book that she is reading and tells him she will send it to him to read. Expresses her opinion about spiritual mediums.
Thursday 7 Dec. - Describes her previous day's activities designing cups and tea with Aunt Theodora. Tells him about a young couple who have had a child born with a lump on its head and expresses her opinions about the challenges of raising children that need extra care. Expresses her wish that Clare knew him better. Acknowledges his letter and tells him she will reply tomorrow.
Thursday 28 Dec. evening - Describes a walk with Mrs Kenway and Aunt Patty. Tells him about an upcoming visit from Olive Kennedy. Tells him how she has been keeping cheerful. Describes her progress in learning to play the flute. Discusses the progress of the war. Tells him she has sent him a cake.
Wednesday 3 Jan. evening - Tells him about making him a lining for his sleep sack. Discusses buying a higher fence for the garden at the Holt. Describes a visit to Mrs Irvine and discusses the troubles she has had with her nurse. Expresses her thoughts and worries about coping with a new baby. Hopes that the new baby will be a boy.
Thursday 4 Jan. morning - Acknowledges his letter and is glad he hadreceived his parcels.
Tuesday 9 Jan. evening - Describes in detail the trouble she had at the station with the signal man. Informs him that she will visit Aunt Rosamond. Updates him on her symptoms. Discusses the weather and the progress of the war.
Wednesday 10 Jan. morning - Acknowledges his letters and discusses whether she might be pregnant. Asks him if he will ride with the colonel. Expresses her wish for their children to learn to ride. Hopes that he will see Trafford. Asks him about Mr Bell and Mr Lithgow. Discusses the progress of the war.
Tuesday 16 Jan. evening - Expresses her love for him. Tells him she is on the house furnishing committee. Updates him on her symptoms.
Wednesday 17 Jan. morning - Acknowledges his letter. Expresses her thoughts about him being taught to make fires. Describes her morning activities and the parcels she is sending him. Describes a letter from Mary and Ralph discussing a move to Camberly.
Describes her visit to the Mother Welcome meeting. Updates him on her father's health. Discusses the book she is reading Geoffrey Hamlyn by Charles Kingsley. Expresses her concern for his welfare. Tells him about Marjorie's job and how she is coming home. Updates him on how she is feeling.
Updates him about her father's health. Describes in detail a letter from Avie. Discusses the progress of the war. Tells him about how she is feeling lazy and unorganised. Informs him that Ursula is coming to stay.
Updates him on her father's health and the new nurse for him. Discusses in detail the contents of his letters regarding his work and the people he is talking to. Asks him to be more clear about his location and movements. Tells him about seeing Mrs Irvine. Asks him about his description of being shelled.