… his talk afterwards in the garden; Sasun interpreted. Sir Henry told me that Lord T. had been very sympathetic. I think … reverted now to a regular Sunday dinner party and bridge. Nigel and Major Yetts and Air Commodore Longmore were the … week before the Richmonds come. The A.V.M. is going to fly Herbert all round the frontiers and I shall show Elsa and …
… the doctors by Reynolds, Jansen and their like - inclusif Henry VIII looking very unmedical. Sydney Holland brought … at the House where we were joined by Charlie Trevelyan, Aubrey, George and Mark Sykes. The last 3 were deep in plans … the ex Sultan's brother in law, whom I am to meet at Aubrey's next week. Aubrey observed thoughtfully: "He didn't …
… be very glad of it when my present one goes into holes. Nigel and I are getting on famously. Of course I'm rather A … shall not make any dreadful mistakes - but there's always Nigel to stop me. He is very cautious. Everything fortunately … well, the Kurdish business is a triumph - planned by Sir Henry. But I feel more than a little anxious about the new …
… will entertain you. It's an extract from a letter to Sir Henry written by an Indian clerk in the Ministry of Finance. … bear dining out or giving dinner parties in this weather. Nigel dined with me tête à tête on Monday because we wanted … Zionists - this is all very confidential - you can tell Herbert, however. I've advised H.M. to hold his hand and …
… the Organic Law which ought to be through before Sir Henry goes on leave on the 14th. Did I tell you he was going … on leave? He will be away for about 2 months, leaving Nigel Davidson in command. I think it is a good plan. He … travels. I shall love to hear about Ceylon and Elsa and Herbert. Ever, dearest, your very affectionate daughter …
… you. I really have been finding life rather wearing. Sir Henry has been very kind. I went for a nice walk with him two … to observe that my connection with the brother is through Herbert Fisher who wrote me an irresistible letter. I haven't … report to the League of Nations first. I draft it for Sir Henry. It is being a pleasant task this year. Oh I must go to …
… Major Yetts is now in Finance. The Bourdillons were there, Nigel Davidson and Lionel Smith - he and Col. Slater live … a very charming Italian, Signor Cora, staying with Sir Henry. He is Minister in Tehran [(Teheran)], or was, and is … spirits and his best mood. The Joyces, Bourdillons, Ken, Nigel and Ja'far and the ADCs were the party. After dinner …
… has turned out to be a malevolent, wicked little man. Poor Nigel has had a great deal of both [sic] over it for Col. … country, and he has been deliberately blocking the policy Nigel has to carry through - a policy with which, I may say, … opposition incited by Col. Slater. Thank heaven Sir Henry will be back in a fortnight and I expect he will make …
… baby are delightful. And Nora and Geoffrey and all! Sir Henry goes on leave next week for 2 months. I have come to … him. Ja'far's Cabinet is staggering into its grave and Sir Henry's last act is to prepare for the birth of the new one. … an axe to grind. It's too hot to dine or give dinners, but Nigel dined with me tête à tête on Monday to have a …
… which is a great pleasure. He dined with me on Sunday, Nigel and Mr Cooke the party. I am so glad to have him here … lights with all the ministers and notables round him. Sir Henry came in after we arrived and sat by him. After a few … possibly put them all three up, so I shall have to let Herbert go to the A.V.M. which means that I shall see little …
… your letter, but it would have been quicker to look up Sir Henry's address in Who's Who, wouldn't it! However we were … will be delightful to have Elsa and her family back. Will Herbert be out of a job, I wonder, for a time? The AVM, who …
… At 10.30 he had a quorum - 69, the quorum is 51. Sir Henry went down to see Haji Naji - I haven't been yet - who … after he had sat some time at my table, went and sat by Nigel. "You must be tired after your night's sitting" said Nigel, in order to say something. "Yes, I am tired" he …
… and bought fascinating penny toys. We lunched with Mr Herbert and met Mr Hohler, second secretary. It was very … a phonetic alphabet. It's a dreadfully horny dilemma. Mr Herbert turned up to lunch and carried us off after to an … the priests, what they said I could not understand. AubreyHerbert came to lunch and we all went sightseeing …
… which he had purposely abandoned; then (I take it) Sir Herbert found that he must make a complete change of system … Sasun Eff., Naji Beg (late Minister of Justice) and Nigel. I hadn't meant it to be all ex-Exs and I had asked my … on this head were so striking that I reported them to Sir Henry. Nevertheless, they are coming back. Sir Henry has …
… his throne, isn't it. Everything else hangs fire till Sir Henry returns, which is today week. After that I anticipate … certain that for his part he will delight in you both. Nigel Davidson has been such a dear; I owe him a deep debt of … but really the world seems to be standing still till Sir Henry comes back. Ever your very affectionate daughter …
… find out whether Pauline went to Prince Max - did she? Henry Newbolt must have been very exhilerating [sic] - I'm … it has opened their eyes not a little. Oct 31. [31 October 1923] Mr Woolley has arrived and came to dine with me on … Rutenberg has got his money, do you know how things stand? Nigel Davidson and I dined with Ken last night - the fourth …
… his talk afterwards in the garden; Sasun interpreted. Sir Henry told me that Lord T. had been very sympathetic. I think … reverted now to a regular Sunday dinner party and bridge. Nigel and Major Yetts and Air Commodore Longmore were the … week before the Richmonds come. The A.V.M. is going to fly Herbert all round the frontiers and I shall show Elsa and …GB/1/1/2/1/20/37Letters