Saturday, March 21, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #49Time not recorded
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. . . I found here Winston, the Arch Colonel, Sir John French & Genl Ewart - with some pretty alarming news. The Brigadier and about 57 officers of the Cavalry Brigade at the Curragh had sent in their resignations...

Asquith reports on the Curragh incident, the resignation of officers, and the summons of Gough to London.

Mentioned:Winston Churchill • Seely • Sir John French • Gen. Ewart • Brig. Gough • Paget • Stamfordham • Lord Roberts

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Thematic Tags

Curragh incidentOfficer resignationsKing's agitation
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYMeetings with ministers and generals.
Venetia Stanley
London or Countryⓘ
HER DAYReceiving correspondence from Asquith

Official Register

1914-03-21

Top News

Daily Edition

Sir Arthur Paget addresses officers in Dublin regarding military operations; wild rumours of mutinies circulate. England wins the Calcutta Cup in Rugby against Scotland. Suffragists attempt to fire a church at Clevedon.

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Parliament

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