Tuesday, July 14, 1914

Rain

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #96Night
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As I want you to keep au courant with what is going on step by step in these anxious days, I send you the enclosed. . . . We had a heavenly drive, and you were never never more wonderful. Do keep close to me beloved in this most critical time of my life.

Asquith sends Spender's letter to keep Venetia informed and mentions a "heavenly drive".

Mentioned:J. A. Spender

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration8/10
Political Unburdening2/10
Emotional Desolation4/10

Thematic Tags

Irish crisisSpender's letter
In-Person Meeting
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYLunch with Spender. drive with Venetia.
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYDrive with PM

Official Register

1914-07-14

Top News

Daily Edition

The House of Lords passes the Amending Bill after inserting a clause suspending the Home Rule Act until a Commission reports,.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned

Witness Observations

Maurice Hankey
Maurice Hankey

"At the meeting of the Committee on July 14th the War Book received approval without discussion and no hint of a European crisis was given... It was not until July 14th that I was able to report the meeting of July 14th."