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Reference code
MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/63
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 9 - 10 July 1916
Date(s)
- 9 - 10 July 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Sunday 9 July - Informs him that the Clutton-Brocks are expected to tea. Tells him about the gardener leaving after sixteen years of service. Describes the man applying for the gardener position as a retired soldier with ‘shell shock’. Describes her morning activities; gardening, looking after Clare and painting china. Intends to send him pictures of Clare. Expresses her feelings about the progress of the war.
Monday 10 July – She has received his letter and reassures him they are all happy with the progress of the war. Expresses her sadness to hear that Uncle Arthur’s youngest son has been killed and her sadness at all the death.
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Note
Ruth notes the date as ' Monday July 9' when it was the 10 July.
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Former reference
F/GM/IV/4
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Name access points
- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Longridge [née Mallory], Annie Victoria (1887-1989), sister of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- O'Malley [née Saunders], Mary Anne (1888-1974), author (Subject)
- Clutton-Brock, Arthur (1868-1924), essayist and journalist (Subject)