Monday, June 8, 1914

Rain

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #76Time not recorded
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It was a great joy and consolation to get your little letter this morning. Yes, we had a divine time, all too short . . . When shall I see you — really see you — ? I wonder? On Friday we will have our drive . . .

Asquith expresses joy at receiving Venetia's letter and reflects on their time together and the future.

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration8/10
Political Unburdening0/10
Emotional Desolation3/10

Thematic Tags

Whitsun visitPast memoriesFuture hopes
H.H. Asquith
Oxfordⓘ
HIS DAYLeaving Nuneham Park (where he stayed for the weekend with 'Lulu' Harcourt). Motoring back to London
Venetia Stanley
Angleseyⓘ
HER DAYSent Asquith a 'little letter' that morning. With Asquith (recently). Planning drive with Asquith (Friday)

Official Register

1914-06-08

Top News

Daily Edition

The German ocean liner *Victoria Luise* ran aground in the mouth of the river Elbe.. The Brazilian Football Confederation and the Brazilian Olympic Committee were founded.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned