Item 215 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 29 - 30 December 1916

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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/215

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Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 29 - 30 December 1916

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  • 29 - 30 December 1916 (Creation)

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Friday 29 Dec. evening - Discusses receiving his letters by civilian post, re-reading his letter about religious education and her thoughts about the conversation between Robert Graves and himself about the battles of the war. Expresses her thoughts and opinions about how to pray and what to ask for. Discusses Mary Anne's thoughts on whether they should continue to have servants.

Saturday 30 Dec. morning - Describes in detail the visit she had with Mary Anne. Discusses the progress of the war. Hopes Mary Anne will have a boy. Acknowledges his last letter.

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F/GM/VI/1

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