Item 51 - Letter from George to Ruth Mallory, 18 July 1916

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MCPP/GM/3/1/1916/51

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Letter from George to Ruth Mallory, 18 July 1916

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  • 18 July 1916 (Creation)

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Letter to Ruth Mallory written from France during the Battle of the Somme, 'Wednesday July 18' [Wed was actually the 19th]

They had had three days of idleness and bad weather and it was very depressing. Discusses the current situation in the battle and the hope they all had the Russians would win them the war. Had heard from his mother that Trafford would be going out almost at once. Had received the parcel of butter which was delicious. Had been sent to town to see the Field Cashier Comments on the state of the town.

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Written in pencil

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F/GM/II/2

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