Sunday, October 11, 1914

Cloudy

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #180Time not recorded
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I am writing from the Wharf with open windows . . . I drove here yesterday with Violet & on the way we played a little golf . . . with the Dick Cavendishs . . . The Cavendishs have taken the little red house next door.

Asquith describes a beautiful day at the Wharf, golf with the Cavendishs, and discusses the Antwerp result and possible Irish Viceroys.

Mentioned:Violet Asquith • Dick & Moyra Cavendish • Lady Alix • Betty • Cys Asquith • Nancy Cunard • Margot Asquith • Montagu • Puffin • Oc Asquith • Oliver • Wimborne • Bron

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration6/10
Political Unburdening4/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

The WharfGolfCavendish familyNaval Division reportOc's safetyIrish Viceroyalty
H.H. Asquith
The Wharf -> Londonⓘ
HIS DAYGolf. Dinner with Cavendishs. Drive to London.
Venetia Stanley
Penrhosⓘ
HER DAYAway with 'curious entourage'. Expected at Alderley (Friday/Sunday). Sent letter (today)

Official Register

1914-10-11

Top News

Daily Edition

Two German aeroplanes drop bombs on Paris, one striking Notre Dame,. The Russian cruiser *Pallada* is sunk by a German submarine in the Baltic with all hands. The Battle of Ypres-Armentières begins.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned

Witness Observations

Lord Riddell
Lord Riddell

"Had tea with L. G. at Walton—afterwards returned to dinner. ... L. G.: It is a terrible struggle, the struggle to secure recognition."