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MCPP/GM/3/2/1918/27
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, c.19 October 1918
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- c. 19 October 1918 (Creation)
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1 item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Discusses the progress of peace talks. Hopes to get another letter from him. Describes a walk with Clare. Discusses economising on light and what books to read in a short space of time. Updates him on news from Alison. Expresses her father's opinions about the Austrian Emperor's proclamation. Expresses her worry that she has not had a letter from him and hopes the O'Malley's will leave the Holt soon. Asks if he can send the drawings back of the plan for the Winchester Memorial. Discusses living at the Holt by herself with Violet and one other servant.
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Former reference
F/GM/VI/4
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- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Millikan [née Mallory], Frances Clare (1915-2001), daughter of George Mallory (Subject)
- O'Malley [née Saunders], Mary Anne (1888-1974), author (Subject)
- Turner, Hugh Thackeray (1853-1937), architect and amateur china painter, father of Ruth Mallory (Subject)