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MCPP/GM/3/1/1916/87
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Letter from George to Ruth Mallory, 1 October 1916
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- 1 October 1916 (Creation)
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Letter to Ruth Mallory written from France during the Battle of the Somme, 'Oct 1 1916'
Acknowledges receipt of wooly waistcoat.
Had been busy all day firing at the Fleurs Line which the Infantry then took. They had advanced about 200 yards. They were setting a faster pace and thought enemy was a bit demoralised.Had fine waether and things were looking brighter. Also had good news from the East.
Had received a good letter from David who was climbing in the Lake District.
She had remarked that he never mentioned the other officers. He wasn’t with them often but would describe them in another letter. Sends his love to Ursula.
Describes the ground between High Wood and Martinpuich.
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Written in pencil
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F/GM/II/3