Item 105 - Letter from George to Ruth Mallory, 5 November 1916

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MCPP/GM/3/1/1916/105

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Letter from George to Ruth Mallory, 5 November 1916

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  • 5 November 1916 (Creation)

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

Had been very busy firing in a high wind which was exhilarating after the comparative idleness they had had lately. Yesterday he had been to the vegetable market in Amiens early to get potatoes.

Was now down in the mess having just finished censoring letters. Had just found a letter for her in his overcoat pocket which would mean she had to wait for a letter. Tells her not to be anxious as if he had been killed she would have heard at once.

He had heard from Trafford. He was in the next Corps to he hoped to be able to see him. Trafford was very pleased by Ruth’s visit to Doris. Was surprised that they couldn’t afford a nurse as Trafford was getting very good pay.

Two good evenings - Platnauer was quite a success and last night he had got talking to Bell till 10.30.

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First half of the first side of the letter is written in pen and then he changes to using pencil because he was interupted and had to do further work on the guns

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F/GM/II/3

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