Item 84 - Letter from George to Ruth Mallory, 25 September 1916

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MCPP/GM/3/1/1916/84

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Letter from George to Ruth Mallory, 25 September 1916

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  • 25 September 1916 (Creation)

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Letter to Ruth Mallory written from France during the Battle of the Somme, '25.9.16'

Had been on night duty. For breakfast he boiled water to make tea, then put on a little porcelain dish in which he melted butter and fried two eggs with raspberry jam to follow. Then an apple. Had got the butter and eggs in Corbie where he had gone to get potatoes for the men. Had climbed an apple tree to shake down some apples. Thanks her for sending the cake and butter.

Was pleased by her account of Clare’s birthday and was anxious to see her again. Liked the photos and that she looked attractive when her face was in motion. Discussed Clare and her physical and intellectual development.

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Written in pencil

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F/GM/II/3

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