Wednesday, October 7, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #176Time not recorded
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I am glad that you have Goonie with you . . . Oc & his naval men at arms are lining the entrenchments of Antwerp . . . Winston who returned from the front early this morning to find himself the father of a new daughter.

Asquith describes the situation at Antwerp, Winston's return and new daughter, and invasion fears.

Mentioned:Goonie Churchill • Oc Asquith • Winston Churchill • Clementine Churchill • Kitchener • Ian Hamilton • Arthur Balfour

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration5/10
Political Unburdening7/10
Emotional Desolation3/10

Thematic Tags

Antwerp bombardmentWinston's returnSarah Churchill bornInvasion scareWinston's desire for military command
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYTalk with K/Winston/Hamilton. Lunch. Talk with Winston.
Venetia Stanley
Penrhosⓘ
HER DAYWith Goonie (at Penrhos). Wrote to Asquith

Official Register

1914-10-07

Top News

Daily Edition

The German bombardment of the city of Antwerp begins at midnight,. British and French colonial forces capture Jabassi in German Cameroon. In Belgium, German troops cross the Scheldt between Termonde and Wetteren.

Cabinet Council

MEETING
>>Ref: War CouncilTopics: Possibility of German invasion or raid, Home defence

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned