Thank you for your nice Sunday letter... I was bitterly disappointed that you were not there: why didn't you disguise yourself as a pressman? There was a huge crowd... Bonar Law was really at his worst.
Asquith thanks Venetia for her letter, describes a wet Sunday at The Wharf, and his speech on the Home Rule Bill.
Mentioned:Sir John Simon • F.E. Smith • Violet Asquith • Mrs Lowther • Bonar Law • The Bud
Metric Analysis
Romantic Adoration4/10
Political Unburdening4/10
Emotional Desolation0/10
Thematic Tags
Sunday at The WharfVisit to Sir Sympne (Simon)Speech on Home RuleBonar Law's speech
In-Person Meetingⓘ
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYMotoring to Fritwell (Sunday). Speech in House. Dining at Grillion's.
In-Person Meetingⓘ
Londonⓘ
HER DAYMarking chemises. Involved in proceedings
Official Register
1914-03-09
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The Prime Minister proposes the exclusion of Ulster counties from Home Rule for six years as a 'price of peace',. A fire at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis kills 30 people.
Cabinet Council
NO SESSION
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Parliament
IN SESSION
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