Item 90 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 13 August 1916

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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/90

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Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 13 August 1916

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  • 13 August 1916 (Creation)

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Describes the weather. Discusses their future trips to the Alps and how many children she would like. Discusses his lust for adventure. Informs him she has had Clare photographed at Adrian Harding and updates him on her progress. Describes the progress of her bowl. Expresses her wish for the war to be over and for them to be together at The Holt. Hopes that he will get leave soon and describes the photographs she has of him in frames. Intends to go on holiday by the 26 August. Asks him what he intends to do on leave. Discusses the living arrangements between her father, Marjorie and Mildred after the war. Discusses the cost of the post.

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F/GM/IV/4

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