Friday, October 9, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #178Time not recorded
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Rawlinson telegraphs . . . that 2000 of the Naval Division passed through Selzete . . . They have paid their toll – which I pray does not include Oc . . . Edward Grey & Winston dined here last night: it is impossible to imagine a greater contrast.

Asquith discusses the retreat from Antwerp, anxiety for Oc, a dinner with Grey and Winston, and thoughts on letters.

Mentioned:Rawlinson • Oc Asquith • Grey • Winston Churchill • Pamela Glenconner • Dinah Tennant • Diana • Rosabelle • Detmar Blow • Goonie • Clementine Churchill

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration9/10
Political Unburdening6/10
Emotional Desolation5/10

Thematic Tags

Antwerp retreatOc's safetyDinner partyDinah's missionLiterature (Georgians vs classics)Value of letters
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYDinner with Grey/Winston. Lunch with McKennas.
Venetia Stanley
Cheshireⓘ
HER DAYSent two letters to Asquith

Official Register

1914-10-09

Top News

Daily Edition

The city of Antwerp falls to the Germans after a heavy bombardment; the British Naval Division aids in the defence but is forced to withdraw,.

Cabinet Council

MEETING
>>Ref: War CouncilTopics: Antwerp position, Withdrawal of Naval Division, Supply of guns and ammunition for New Armies

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned