Friday, February 19, 1915

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #314Time not recorded
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My own darling – we never quite hit this off. I was 10 minutes too soon for the train . . . We have never had a more heavenly drive than to-day's . . .

Asquith writes from the train about missing Venetia and their 'heavenly drive'.

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration10/10
Political Unburdening0/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

Missed opportunityDrive with VenetiaRelationship
H.H. Asquith
In trainⓘ
HIS DAYDrive with Venetia. travelling to Walmer.. London. War Council
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYDrive with PM.

Official Register

1915-02-19

Top News

Daily Edition

Naval operations in the Dardanelles campaign commenced with Royal Navy battleships HMS Cornwallis and Vengeance engaging forts.

Cabinet Council

MEETING
>>Ref: War CouncilTopics: The Dardanelles (Kitchener's views on Egyptian troops), Use of the 29th Division, Transport of troops

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned