Monday, November 16, 1914

Cloudy

Correspondence (1 of 2)

Letter #211Time not recorded
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My darling – I drove away with rather a heavy heart; I had so counted on your companionship. But it would be the height of ingratitude to fortune not to be thankful for the last 48 hours. Our drive on Sat. I am sure we shall both agree was one to be always remembered . . .

Asquith expresses a heavy heart at leaving Venetia but cherishes the memory of their weekend together.

Mentioned:Edwin Montagu • Lloyd George • Lord Roberts • Walter Long • Sir W. Byles

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration9/10
Political Unburdening4/10
Emotional Desolation2/10

Thematic Tags

Weekend togetherCabinetLord Roberts eulogyVote of Credit
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYDrove from country. Cabinet. Treasury Bench (H of C).
Venetia Stanley
Kentⓘ

Official Register

1914-11-16

Top News

Daily Edition

The first nine Victoria Crosses of the war are gazetted [16], [35]. In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister moves a Vote of Credit for £225,000,000 [36], [35]. Austro-Hungarian forces launch a third invasion of Serbia at the Battle of Kolubara [37], [35]. The Federal Reserve opens for business in the United States [38], [35].

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
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Parliament

IN SESSION

>>Topics: Devon Regiment Motor Cyclists, Seaford Camp, Payments And Allowances Leaflets, Business Of The House, Young Boys His Majestys Ships, Alien Spies

Witness Observations

FS
Frances Stevenson

"C. is remaining at Walton Heath today, as he is not feeling well enough to come up to town... The weekend before I spent down there, & we were busy over the City Temple Speech, which was a great success."

Lord Riddell
Lord Riddell

"The Pall Mall and Observer have been sold for £100,000—purchase to be completed in January. The purchaser... showed me a letter from Benson, the banker, offering him £150,000 for the property."