Friday, July 3, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #89Evening
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I hear the Islington ball is put off on account of the river tragedy. . . . We had a most heavenly talk, and there can never any more be any misunderstanding between us, my darling.

Asquith mentions the cancellation of the Islington ball due to a tragedy on the river and reflects on his relationship with Venetia.

Mentioned:Constantine Benckendorff • Edward Horner • Maurice Bonham Carter

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration9/10
Political Unburdening0/10
Emotional Desolation4/10

Thematic Tags

Anson tragedyIslington ballPersonal relationship
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYJoining Bongie's party at Queen Anne's Gate.
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYInvited to river trip. Planned to attend Islington ball (put off). Leaving 'Silken Tent' (Barrie play)

Official Register

1914-07-03

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