Saturday, July 25, 1914

Cloudy

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #104Time not recorded
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It was heavenly to get your most delicious letter this morning . . . I finished up a few things at the House, and then (you will be glad to hear) went & had my hair cut! . . . We played some really amusing Bridge . . .

Asquith expresses his dependence on Venetia's letters and describes a quiet day including a haircut and bridge.

Mentioned:Winston Churchill • Reginald McKenna • Pamela McKenna • Masterton Smith • Edwin Montagu • Birrell • Violet Asquith • Maurice Bonham Carter • Lord Stamfordham • John Morley • Arthur Asquith

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration8/10
Political Unburdening2/10
Emotional Desolation3/10

Thematic Tags

Personal relianceBridgeGolfWinston's agitation
H.H. Asquith
London / Huntercombe / The Wharfⓘ
HIS DAYHaircut. Dinner with McKennas. Supper at Montagu's. Meetings. Golf at Huntercombe.. Scheduled to leave London in the morning for Holyhead en route to Dublin for a visit to the Lord Lieutenant.
Venetia Stanley
Penrhosⓘ
HER DAYAmbling with the Penguin. Reading Pepys. Sent Asquith 'a little bit of sweet smelling green'

Official Register

1914-07-25

Top News

Daily Edition

Emperor Franz Joseph signs the mobilization order for the Austro-Hungarian Army to begin operations against Serbia.. The Austro-Hungarian ambassador leaves Belgrade, severing diplomatic relations.. Radomir Putnik, Chief of the Serbian General Staff, is arrested in Budapest but subsequently allowed to return to Serbia.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

IN SESSION

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