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MCPP/GM/3/2/1918/10
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 2 October 1918
Date(s)
- 2 October 1918 (Creation)
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1 item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Acknowledges his last letter and thanks him for the embroidery. Is glad he is now moving. Describes a piece of news Mary Anne told her about celebrations in Berlin regarding the peace with Bulgaria. Tells him about milking the cows with Marjorie and her new coat and skirt. Informs him that she has visited Flossy Carson and updates him on her health and on the unfortunate news that her baby is feared dead. Describes garden plans with Mary Anne. Discusses the progress of the war. Hopes that he has time to write. Tells him about reading a letter from Mr Lytton Strachey. Informs him she is reading about the French Revolution.
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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)
- Turner, Marjorie May (1889-1972), sister of Ruth Mallory (Subject)
- O'Malley [née Saunders], Mary Anne (1888-1974), author (Subject)
- Clutton-Brock, Arthur (1868-1924), essayist and journalist (Subject)
- Strachey, Lytton (1880-1932), biographer and literary reviewer (Subject)