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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/158
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 21 October 1916
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- 21 October 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Describes the weather and the garden. Tells him they have received £86 from the sale of fir trees and how Trafford is coming home on leave. Discusses his possible itinerary for his leave. Describes how Will Kennedy received his Military Cross and how the Piccards Rough Hospital is doing well. Expresses her thought about pessimistic people. Discusses the speed of the post. Describes her morning activities. Is glad he has received his parcels from her. Discusses Bob and Mildred living in Eashing and the advantages of an observation post. Informs him she intends to stay at Mrs Reade’s the following week.
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F/GM/V/2
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- Millikan [née Mallory], Frances Clare (1915-2001), daughter of George Mallory (Subject)
- Leigh-Mallory, Sir Trafford Leigh (1892–1944), air force officer and brother of George Mallory (Subject)
- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Morgan [née Turner], Mildred (1892-1985), sister of Ruth Mallory (Subject)
- Reade, Herbert (active 1911, 1923), early climbing friend of George Mallory (Subject)