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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/205
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 7 - 8 December 1916
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- 7 - 8 December 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Thursday 7 Dec. evening - Discusses his previous letter in detail and lists the items she will send him in his next parcel. Expresses her unhappiness that he is feeling unhappy. Discusses the progress of the war.
Friday 8 Dec. morning - Tells him about buying Christmas presents for the servants and asks about his family. Describes her journey to London on the train and tells him she is reading The Thirty-Nine Steps. Is glad that he has new rooms and asks about them. Expresses her feelings about being miserable about the war. Discusses the progress of the war and the new government.
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F/GM/VI/1