Thursday, May 7, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #65Time not recorded
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... We had some quite amusing Bridge last night & Sylvia & I took a little from the super-taxed Derenbergs. . . . I had a fairly satisfactory interview with Redmond & Dillon this afternoon.

Asquith mentions playing Bridge, an interview with Irish leaders, and his desire to see Venetia.

Mentioned:Sylvia Henley • The Derenbergs • Ottoline Morrell • Redmond • Dillon • Sir Reginald Macleod • Sir Marcus Samuel

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration6/10
Political Unburdening3/10
Emotional Desolation2/10

Thematic Tags

BridgeIrish politicsHouse of Commons
In-Person Meetingⓘ
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYBridge. interview with Redmond and Dillon. lunch with Sir Reginald Macleod.
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYPlay-going in fashionable company. Expected at Ottoline's (evening). Planning to motor back with Asquith on Monday

Official Register

1914-05-07

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Prince Alexander of Teck is announced as the successor to the Duke of Connaught as Governor-General of Canada. Debate on the Budget continues in the Commons.

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