Item 172 - Letter from Venetia Montagu to Edwin Montagu

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MONT II/A/1/172

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Letter from Venetia Montagu to Edwin Montagu

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  • 16 Nov. 1916 (Creation)

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Pixton Park, Dulverton.—They have just returned from a pony-cart expedition. Commiserates with him on the strikes. Is eager to hear news of Bron. Asks whether Winston is to be the new ‘food dictator’ [Controller of Food Supplies].

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      TRANSCRIPT:

      Pixton Park, Dulverton
      Nov 16th 1916

      Darling just a line as we’ve only this instant come in from a long pony cart expedition (5 P.M.) Its icy here but the woods are too lovely. Thank you ever so much for your letter which has this instant come. I’m so wretched for you over yr strikes, but I expect a way out must be found. Dont forget we long for news of Bron the very instant you hear.

      What about the food Dictator {1} is it to be Winston, I hope so. What are you doing tomorrow night.

      Please forgive this its worse than your very worst.

      Much love
      V

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      Written in pencil.

      {1} Among other food control measures, the Government was planning to create a Controller of Food Supplies.

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