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- 1 July 1922 (Creation)
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Letter to Ruth Mallory, from ‘Kharta'.
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Describes flowers seen by him and Norton. Comments on a copy of the Everest book which he had received.
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Had received two letters from her. Correspondence had been more difficult this year.
Had found two new white primulas. Describes the scene of his discovery in detail which was so beautiful he nearly fell down and wept. Detailed description of the flower. Hoped the seedlings they were bringing back would survive. Had also found another flower which was a much more starry flower. The flowers had been wonderful over the last few days. He and Norton had explored a side valley going down to the Arun. They had the loveliest of walks, trees, shrubs, and all were at their best in broken sunlight and showers - perhaps the best of all that blue-purple iris blooming freely in patches the size of our garden.
Had received a copy of the Everest book but was bored with having to find a place for it in his baggage. Thought it was well got up and looked the money but was disappointed with the reproductions. Was amused to find that the Morning Post was his most favourable reviewer. Thought the other reviews she had sent were remarkably dull, but the Times seemed pretty favourable.
They were to start back the day after to-morrow. He didn't expect to be able to catch a boat before 5th August and would probably save money by sailing right on to London. Younghusband had written to him and had said about the book, ’ ‘Yours was a splendid contribution and I am glad I resisted efforts to have it broken up and subdivided . Wonders whose wanted to subdivide the book and wondered if it was Howard-Bury out of jealousy.
Had received a letter from Edith Stopford and mentions the political situaion in Ireland. Wonders if it’s possible for civil war to be avoided. Edith said everyone expected it be and no one seemed much concerned.
He was very glad she has been to London. Asks her to congratulate Ursula on her concert.
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- Norton, Edward Felix (1884-1954), army officer and mountaineer (Subject)
- Howard-Bury, Charles Kenneth (1883–1963), mountaineer and army officer (Subject)
- Younghusband, Sir Francis Edward (1863–1942), explorer and geographer (Subject)
- Brooke [née Mallory], Mary (1885-1983), sister of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Brooke, Lady Edith Mary Stopford (1890-1964), wife of Brigadier Walter Headfort Brooke (Subject)
- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)