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MCPP/GM/3/2/1918/87
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 23 December 1918
Date(s)
- 23 December 1918 (Creation)
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1 item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Tells him about collecting holly and describes a trip to Highdon's Ball in the cart. Tells him about the trees she climbed in the woods and Clare's reaction to her climbing down. Expresses her love of the trees and wishes he was there. Describes the weather. Asks him if he wants his daffodils sent to him. Informs him she is attending a meeting of the Young Wives Fellowship. Discusses the conversation she had with Mr and Mrs Fletcher and tells him she sent a formal letter to Mr Fletcher about his release. Discusses furniture arrangements for the Holt. Reflects on their relationship and on her own character. Tells him she loves him.
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Former reference
F/GM/VI/5
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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)
- Fletcher, Frank Sir (1870-1954), headmaster of Charterhouse (Subject)
- Turner, Marjorie May (1889-1972), sister of Ruth Mallory (Subject)
- Turner, Hugh Thackeray (1853-1937), architect and amateur china painter, father of Ruth Mallory (Subject)