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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/89
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 12 August 1916
Date(s)
- 12 August 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Describes the weather and a visit to Eleanor Allen. Tells him his mother has asked her not to go to the East coast on holiday for safety reasons. Expresses her feelings that she is capable of the same tasks as the men and the war won't stop her from doing what she wants. Tells him his father has had an accident on his bicycle. Hopes he will soon get leave. Discusses the weight regulations for parcels to France. Tells him she has received his letters and will order his fruit saline. Is happy he is writing to other people. Asks him to send her letters back to her when he has read them so they can be preserved after the war.
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F/GM/IV/4