Thursday, January 14, 1915

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #260Time not recorded
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I had the best part of an hour with the King: he is a strong Kitchenerite . . . I have had a long interview with Whitley, who firmly declines to become Chief Whip

Asquith is distressed by Venetia's thinness, discusses the King's views on the war, and considers appointments for Chief Whip and Viceroy of India.

Mentioned:Lord Knutsford • King George V • Capt. Vandeleur • Whitley • Harry Verney • Francis Acland • Lord Crewe • Hardinge • Edwin Montagu • Lord Roberts

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration6/10
Political Unburdening7/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

Venetia's healthKing's viewsWar duration forecastChief WhipViceroy of India
In-Person Meetingⓘ
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYAudience with King. Committee meeting. Lunch. Interview with Whitley. Talk with Crewe.. London. Writing to Venetia Stanley
Venetia Stanley
London Hospitalⓘ
HER DAYNursing (presumed).

Official Register

1915-01-14

Top News

Daily Edition

The Royal Navy battleship Resolution was launched in Jarrow to serve the Grand Fleet.

Cabinet Council

MEETING
>>Ref: War CouncilTopics: Trading with the Enemy, War Trade Department

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned

Witness Observations

Lord Riddell
Lord Riddell

"Eustace Fiennes, M.P., gave me an account of various incidents at Antwerp. He drove Winston from Dunkirk to Antwerp... I had a long talk with L. G. regarding the new financial arrangements for soldiers’ wives, which I described as imprudent and unnecessary."