Friday, December 18, 1914

Heavy Rain

Correspondence (1 of 2)

Letter #225Afternoon
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. . . I wrote to Winston as we agreed adding what you suggested . . . He has just been to see me, very sore & angry with K. . . . I am disposed to think . . . that it mt. be a good thing if Sir J. were to come here . . .

Asquith discusses stopping Churchill from visiting French and suggests French should come to London instead.

Mentioned:Winston Churchill • Kitchener • Sir John French

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration6/10
Political Unburdening5/10
Emotional Desolation4/10

Thematic Tags

Churchill's movementsKitchenerFrenchVenetia's departure
In-Person Meeting
H.H. Asquith
Alderley Parkⓘ
HIS DAYMeeting with Churchill.. Annual birthday dinner given by Lord Sheffield. Planning to stay near London for Christmas; Mrs. Asquith left for Walmer Castle.
Venetia Stanley
Cheshireⓘ
HER DAYLeaving (for Alderley/training). Discussed affairs with Asquith. Annual birthday dinner given by Lord Sheffield

Official Register

1914-12-18

Top News

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Egypt is proclaimed a British Protectorate; the Khedive Abbas II is deposed and Prince Hussein Kamel is appointed Sultan,.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned