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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/68
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Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 16 - 17 July 1916
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- 16 - 17 July 1916 (Creation)
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Sunday 16 July - Informs him that Doris is visiting from Oxford. Discusses the progress of the war and the news from Mr Powell and Harry that shooting can be heard from London and Dover. Asks him about his companions. Discusses their previous conversation about Christianity.
Monday 17 July – Discusses the progress of the war. Discusses the possibility of peace terms. Relays the situation with the gardening position. Intends to read Boswell’s Life at Johnson and more Shakespeare. Tells him about her dream and longs for the end of the war.
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F/GM/IV/4