Item 74 - Letter from George to Ruth Mallory, 5 September 1916

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MCPP/GM/3/1/1916/74

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Letter from George to Ruth Mallory, 5 September 1916

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  • 5 September 1916 (Creation)

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Letter to Ruth Mallory written from France during the Battle of the Somme, 'Sept 5 1916'

Had received two letters from her. The Garretts used to live at Aldburgh and had a sailing boat there. Describes how Uncle Lawrence, Aunt Patty, and Doris would react to a boat.

Had been in the observation post yesterday using visual signaling and it had been rather an enjoyable day. Had arranged to furnish the new ante-room which was for reading and writing [sketch provided]. Describes layout and that it would seat 3 comfortably or 4 at a pinch.

Wood was getting scarce and much time was wasted collecting it. Had improved his dug out with steps to his bed and a square self next to his bed.

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Written in pencil

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F/GM/II/3

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