Item 96 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 19 August 1916

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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/96

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Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 19 August 1916

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  • 19 August 1916 (Creation)

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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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Includes a drawing of her bowl design.

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F/GM/IV/4

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