Thursday, March 5, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #42Time not recorded
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. . . This morning I have had here Birrell & Lloyd George & Illingworth—all in quite good spirits. . . . The mystery of the leakage is still unpenetrated: I can see that Ll. G. suspects Winston, who preserves an unbroken silence in regard to the incident.

Asquith discusses a Cabinet meeting, the leakage of the Ulster plan to the press, and his suspicion of Winston.

Mentioned:Augustine Birrell • Lloyd George • Percy Illingworth • Winston Churchill

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration0/10
Political Unburdening6/10
Emotional Desolation0/10

Thematic Tags

CabinetLeakage of Ulster planWinston's silence
In-Person Meetingⓘ
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYMeetings with colleagues.
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYReceiving Letter 42 from Asquith

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1914-03-05

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The Army Estimates are published, showing a net increase of £625,000. President Wilson urges the U.S. Congress to repeal the Panama Canal tolls exemption. An avalanche in the Tyrol kills soldiers.

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