Item 42 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 17 June 1916

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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/42

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Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 17 June 1916

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  • 17 June 1916 (Creation)

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Morning - Discusses his present location and problems with poisoned water supplies. Surmises that he is north of Ypres. Expresses her opinions on her friendship group and their different relationships with each other. Thinks Mary Anne is looking well.

Afternoon - Describes her lunch and the journey home. Intends to buy Shakespeare's Sonnets as he suggested. Intends to contact the Reades. She has sent him ham and cake from Buzzards. Tells him she loves him.

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      F/GM/IV/3

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