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Reference code
MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/202
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 4 December 1916
Date(s)
- 4 December 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Discusses James' Psychology for advice on keeping cheerful. Asks him about his Major's dug out and his musical evening. Informs him that Bridget has had a daughter. Discusses the progress of the war and her father's thoughts on religion. Describes taking Clare out for a walk and discusses how to bring Clare up. Tells him she will send him some mince pies and intends to read the Tour in the Hebrides. Informs him she will write to Bridget and Mary Anne to ask after Owen's health.
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Note
On the back of the last page George Mallory has written a shopping list and notes about the infantry.
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Former reference
F/GM/VI/1