Item 75 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 27 July 1916

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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/75

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Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 27 July 1916

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  • 27 July 1916 (Creation)

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Corrects the date of her previous letter. Discusses the progress of the war and the regularity of their letters. Asks him about his current position two miles from the front and wonders when he will get leave. Tells him about the people she has been writing to, Doris Mallory, Mrs Irvine, his mother. Asks him if he has trouble with lice. Describes playing with the children in the garden. Discusses the progress of the war. Expresses her wish for them to go to Venice after the war. Suggests that he write to Geoffrey Keynes. Sends him a message of greeting from Mr Becker.

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      F/GM/IV/4

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