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Reference code
MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/96
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 19 August 1916
Date(s)
- 19 August 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Scope and content
Describes the weather and expresses her fear of not hearing from him for a few days. Remarks on how long it has been since they saw each other. Discusses the progress of the war. Describes climbing a tree and expresses her opinion on how married women are expected to behave. Tells him Susan the maid is leaving and they will have to make their own beds. Describes the bowl she is working on. Expresses her opinions on Mrs Green's character. Discusses her plans for the garden. Discusses the German failure at Verdun.
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Note
Includes a drawing of her bowl design.
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Former reference
F/GM/IV/4