Thursday, April 8, 1915

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Correspondence (1 of 2)

Letter #389Time not recorded
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. . . I remember, as if it were yesterday, this day 7 years ago. I spent it at Biarritz with the good King Edward . . . and began the chapter of my life, which still continues . . .

Asquith recalls becoming Prime Minister 7 years ago and attributes the transformation of his life to Venetia.

Mentioned:King Edward VII

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration9/10
Political Unburdening0/10
Emotional Desolation0/10

Thematic Tags

Anniversary of PremiershipPersonal relationship
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYMeeting with Lloyd George. Appointing Munitions Committee.. London. Reflecting on anniversary of becoming PM
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ

Official Register

1915-04-08

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Cabinet Council

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Parliament

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Witness Observations

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Frances Stevenson

"The Russians seem to be having another success. ... C. was at a dinner-party at the Admiralty... & someone remarked that there did not seem to be much of the 'steam-roller' about the Russians..."