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MCPP/GM/3/2/Undated/2
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Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, c. 1916
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- c. 1916 (Creation)
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1 item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Evening - Informs him that Mary Anne has influenza and she is taking care of Diana. Tells him about having Car and Mr Reade for dinner.
Morning - Describes her night with Diana. Reflects on her feeling for Mr Reade. Tells him she is requesting help from Mrs Steel with Diana and Lilly while everyone is ill. Updates him on Mary Anne's health. Expresses her desire to help the O'Malley's financially. Is glad that she came to London.
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This letter has an estimated date of June 1916. She is writing from London and mentions that she is less tired in the evenings, which suggests she might be pregnant, as there is no mention of Clare. An earlier date of 1915 could also be possible.
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- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- O'Malley [née Saunders], Mary Anne (1888-1974), author (Subject)
- Reade, Herbert (active 1911, 1923), early climbing friend of George Mallory (Subject)
- Turner, Hugh Thackeray (1853-1937), architect and amateur china painter, father of Ruth Mallory (Subject)