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Reference code
MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/212
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 26 - 27 December 1916
Date(s)
- 26 - 27 December 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Scope and content
Tuesday 26 Dec. evening - Asks him about his journey back. Describes her feelings after saying goodbye to him and expresses her love for him.
Wednesday 27 Dec. morning - Describes a visit to Mr Raxworthy's house to help with ferreting. Wishes the war would end. Hopes that the weather is better where he is. Tells him about an intended visit to Mrs Mussen's for tea. Wonders if she will learn to play the flute.
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Note
Notes written on the back in George Mallory's handwriting from an observation post.
Alternative identifier(s)
Former reference
F/GM/VI/1
Access points
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Place access points
Name access points
- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Millikan [née Mallory], Frances Clare (1915-2001), daughter of George Mallory (Subject)
- Turner, Hugh Thackeray (1853-1937), architect and amateur china painter, father of Ruth Mallory (Subject)
- Turner, Marjorie May (1889-1972), sister of Ruth Mallory (Subject)