. . . We never had a more heavenly talk than in the gloaming yesterday. . . . We drove in the cold to the outposts of Jewry at Gunnersbury. . . . I have a very characteristic letter from Raymond . . . He thinks he will try to get a Commission . . .
Asquith recalls a "heavenly talk" on Friday and a dinner at Gunnersbury, and mentions Raymond's decision to seek a commission.
Mentioned:Leopold de Rothschild • Maguires • Edgar Vincent • Charlie Grant • Lady Sybil Grant • Raymond Asquith • Lord Charles Beresford • Fisher • Sir Arthur Wilson • Edwin Montagu
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Romantic Adoration8/10
Political Unburdening3/10
Emotional Desolation2/10
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Talk with VenetiaDinner at GunnersburyRaymond's commissionLord Charles Beresford
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HIS DAYTalk with Venetia (Friday). Dinner at Gunnersbury (Friday).
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HER DAYGoing to Belcaire. Sent Asquith a note
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