Tuesday, October 13, 1914

Sunny

Correspondence (1 of 2)

Letter #182Time not recorded
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Oc came to London yesterday & I had a long talk with him . . . he gave me a full & vivid account of the expedition to Antwerp . . . Strictly between ourselves, I can't tell you what I feel of the wicked folly of it all.

Asquith details Oc's account of the Antwerp expedition and the chaos there, and discusses the Cabinet vote on war widows' pensions.

Mentioned:Goonie • Oc Asquith • Winston Churchill • George West • Rupert Brooke • Dennis Brown • Gen. Paris • Rawlinson • Montagu • Baker • Macnamara • Kitchener

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration5/10
Political Unburdening9/10
Emotional Desolation4/10

Thematic Tags

Antwerp fiascoOc's experienceWinston's responsibilityPensions Cabinet vote (6/6d)
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYTalk with Oc. Cabinet.
Venetia Stanley
Penrhosⓘ
HER DAYWrote to Asquith. Discussed 'Port Royal' with Goonie

Official Register

1914-10-13

Top News

Daily Edition

Rebellion breaks out in South Africa led by Colonel Maritz. The Government announces Belgian refugees are arriving in Folkestone in large numbers,.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned

Witness Observations

Lord Riddell
Lord Riddell

"To the theatre with L. G., the L.C.J., and Montagu to see Potash and Perlmuter again. L. G. says Kitchener is a big man. He does not resent advice or criticism."

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