Item 81 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 17 December 1918

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MCPP/GM/3/2/1918/81

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Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 17 December 1918

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  • 17 December 1918 - 19 December 1918 (Creation)

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Describes a visit to a tea shop with Jelly. Expresses her impatience for him to be home and how thankful she is that he survived the war. Updates him on news of Doris. Describes her visits to Stephen and Bridget's house, and Joyce Fletchers'. Discusses the organisation of demobilisation.

19 December - Acknowledges his letter telling her he has applied for leave.

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      Ruth dates the postscript as 19 December, however, in a later letter notes she made a mistake and should be 18 December.
      [MCPP/GM/3/2/1918/83]

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      F/GM/VI/5

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