Monday, February 22, 1915

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Correspondence (1 of 2)

Letter #317Time not recorded
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My own darling . . . You say that you are so convinced that I realise what you feel . . . I am glad that you saw Oliver . . . I gather from French's messages that in all this dim & obscure trench fighting . . . our casualties have been very heavy.

Asquith discusses his faith in Venetia, heavy casualties including Tyrrell's son, and Grey's eye trouble.

Mentioned:Oliver Stanley • Helen Asquith • Sir John French • Francis Tyrrell • William Tyrrell • Sir Edward Grey • Eric Drummond • Sir Arthur Nicolson • Neil Primrose • Sir Maurice de Bunsen • Joseph McCormick

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration9/10
Political Unburdening6/10
Emotional Desolation3/10

Thematic Tags

RelationshipCasualtiesEric Drummond transferGrey's eyes
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYMotoring from Walmer. Lunch with McCormick.. Motored from Walmer to London with Violet
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYSaw Oliver.. Wrote to Asquith

Official Register

1915-02-22

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Witness Observations

Maurice Hankey
Maurice Hankey

"Just a line only as it is after 8 p.m. and I am still in the office. . . It has been a very heavy day. I have had to interview Lloyd George, Balfour, Lord Fisher... as well as my own staff bothering me..."