Item 74 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 26 July 1916

Expresses her frustration at the lack of news about the war and for his safety. Discusses the progress of the war. Tells him of the struggles with the new gardener Mr Lewington due to him being a ‘rheumatic fever and shell shock case’ and describes the difficulties between him and the previous gardener. Updates him on Clare’s progress. Informs him she has taken on the responsibility of the chickens from Marjorie. Discusses his letter telling her he has been sent to the front trenches and asks him for more information. Encloses her letter from Mr Cockerell.