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- 23 June 1916 (Creation)
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Letter to Ruth Mallory written from France
22 June – had received her letters and cake. A good cook had arrived with the other half of the battery so things in the Mess were better.
23 June – had to stop writing last evening to do more mathematics and registering of targets and had been very busy since then. Was delighted with his birthday present. Comments on her visit to Mary and Ralph’s.
There had been a great storm that afternoon when he was working in the ex-messroom with Lithgow. They had made inadequate arrangements to carry water away. Had to make some damming arrangements. The tent he shared with Bell had been blown away and their things were exposed to the pelting rain. Wondered how he would manage for dry bedding although the weather had turned warmer in the last couple of days.
Was feeling tremendously strung up for great things and hoped they would begin soon.
Comments on Stephen and Bridget’s relationship. Wishes he could talk with her more and although they were ok for officers now it would be a while before he was due leave.
Asks her to thank Clutton-Brock for his book which he had received.
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Written in pencil