Wednesday, September 16, 1914

Light Rain

Correspondence (1 of 2)

Letter #159Time not recorded
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I telegraphed to you the sad news wh. came this morning that young Percy Wyndham was killed in action yesterday. It seems only yesterday that they were married.

Asquith reports Percy Wyndham's death, anxiety about Blanche's husband, Cabinet on separation allowances, and Winston's trip to Loch Ewe.

Mentioned:Percy Wyndham • Diana • Blanche's husband • Winston Churchill • Jellicoe • St Loe Strachey • T.P. O'Connor • Mary O'Reilly • Bonar Law • Speaker

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration5/10
Political Unburdening6/10
Emotional Desolation4/10

Thematic Tags

Percy Wyndham killedWar casualtiesSeparation allowancesWinston to Loch EweAmerican journalistsIrish/Welsh Bills
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYCabinet. Lunch with Strachey. House of Commons. Dinner with McKennas.
Venetia Stanley
Penrhosⓘ
HER DAYWrote to Asquith. Back at Penrhos

Official Register

1914-09-16

Top News

Daily Edition

Russian forces begin the Siege of Przemyśl in Galicia [32], [33]. The Canadian Aviation Corps is formed [34], [33]. Sir Maurice de Bunsen's despatch regarding the events leading to the war is published in London [35].

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

IN SESSION

>>Topics: Alien Enemies In United Kingdom, Loans To Officers Exorbitant Interest, Ex Officers Return To Army, Irish Police Constables Naval And, Government Tugs Crews, Shipwright Injured Portsmouth Dockyard

Witness Observations

Margot Asquith
Margot Asquith

"Henry came into my room while I was dressing. … Knowing that his great talk to Ll.G., arranged by Eric and the Master, was imminent, I asked him if it had come off."