Tuesday, June 9, 1914

Rain

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #77Time not recorded
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I hear from Bongie that you arrived this morning; so that we are once more within range . . . I drove over this morning . . . to Oxford to attend Sir W. Anson's funeral . . .

Asquith mentions social engagements, attends Sir William Anson's funeral in Oxford, and comments on dons in politics.

Mentioned:Maurice Bonham Carter • Margot Asquith • Elizabeth Asquith • Violet Asquith • Lewis Harcourt • Jack Pease • Sir William Anson

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration6/10
Political Unburdening0/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

State BallThe ClubFuneralOxford
H.H. Asquith
London
HIS DAYLunch with Loulou and Jack Pease. attending funeral at Oxford. dining with The Club.
Venetia Stanley
London
HER DAYArrived in London (this morning). Possibly at 'The Club' (Hoxton) (evening)

Official Register

1914-06-09

Top News

Daily Edition

Mr. John Redmond issues a statement that the Nationalist party will support the Irish Volunteers.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned