Item 5 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 26 September 1918

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MCPP/GM/3/2/1918/5

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Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 26 September 1918

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  • 26 September 1918 (Creation)

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Acknowledges his letter telling her he made it safely to Calais. Discusses what photographs she liked best and how many to order. Tells him she is going to visit Avie. Updates him on news from home. Describes the errands she has been running for his mother and a conversation with the printer about the Boy Scouts. Discusses her opinions about religion and relays conversations she has had with his mother on the matter. Expresses her wish for the war to be over.

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Ruth is writing from Birkenhead.

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F/GM/VI/4

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