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MCPP/GM/3/2/1917/57
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 4 March 1917
Date(s)
- 4 March 1917 (Creation)
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1 item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Reflects on the war and her place in history. Expresses her thoughts on her doubts about the war ending that year, Germany's position in the war, and her opinions about the food ration. Updates him on her father's health. Describes in detail the conversations she had with the Irvine's at tea. Tells him that good service is hard to find and she hopes Violet doesn't leave and that she has heard from Avie. Reflects on the good times they have had.
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Former reference
F/GM/VI/3
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- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Turner, Hugh Thackeray (1853-1937), architect and amateur china painter, father of Ruth Mallory (Subject)
- Longridge [née Mallory], Annie Victoria (1887-1989), sister of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Irvine, Andrew Comyn (1902-1924), mountaineer (Subject)