Item 76 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 28 July 1916

Describes the weather and the garden. Reminisces about previous travels through England and asks him if he likes to imagine other places. Intends to plant seeds in the garden at the Holt. Informs him of Mr Cockerell’s opinion of his pamphlet. Asks him if he intends to write after the war. Discusses making a new dress. Describes her visit to tea with Constance Mussen and compares Clare to Reneé. Discusses her options of a holiday with Uncle Lawerence and informs him that her father, Mildred, and Bob are going to Scotland. She has taken responsibility for the ferrets who always escape.