… took me, we started at 9.5 for they were in a great state of mind and wanted to be at the very beginning, Jack Talbot … knows what! Isn't this a funny house! Yesterday evening Gerald and I got into disgrace; we ran obstacle races round … in the letter game, wasn't it terrible! Do you know the Lascelles' address - Villa Stefan Ionnide, Sinaia; I have an …
… afternoon I walked with Flora. She told me the details of an interesting story which I had already heard in outline … on the Lushingtons where I met Mr Clough; it was amusing. Gerald, Florence and I dined with Miss Lascelles yesterday. I do think she is such a nice woman. We …
… the motor. But I think it will certainly be wanted. Some of the hospitals are so far off and the motor we have been … men out to the hospitals to pursue their interrogations. Claud Russell passed through today on his way for a few days' … … Letter from Gertrude Bell to her father, Sir Hugh Bell …
… Tennis Party - His Ex. [Excellency, Sir Frank Lascelles], Mr Lamont, Gertrude, Hugh Bell, Florence, Maurice, Mr Chirol, Gerald, Molly (Individuals are indicated from left to right in Gertrude Bell's writing at top and bottom of photograph … GB/PERS/B/023 … Iraq … Photograph of a tennis …
… I am glad to hear that there is a general concensus of opinion as to how well you are looking - don't, don't let … subject most satisfactory! There was a long letter from Gerald yesterday describing the Princess of Wales's visit to … … Berlin … Letter from Gertrude Bell to her father, Sir Hugh Bell …
… morning, after I wrote to you, H [Hugo] and I went to Sir Robert Hart's and I photographed him. He was extremely … up and married since he knew them. H. danced with one of his daughters at Govt. House Calcutta. Sir R.H. was much … with Flora and Diana at the Legation. Lady A. [Arthur] and Claud were out. We played Bridge and had a very merry …
… Delicious warm and sunny day. We went round the north of Corsica [Corse] among many islands and about 1 passed … Reinach who was on board with M. Pontremoli and a sonof Reinach's. We had a long talk. They are going to … night with a full moon. Sat on deck and talked to Mr L. [Lascelles] and Mr Medley. … At sea … Diary entry by Gertrude …
… Sir Percy Cox's departure from Baghdad. Sir Percy and Lady Cox at the station. … GB/PERS/B/082 … Baghdad … Photograph ofSir Percy Cox's departure from Iraq, 1923 …
… time Caroline wanted me tomorrow. She came rushing out of the kitchen with all her account books in her hand - … energy enough to join Mother at the Macmillan's and found Gerald. Billy presently went away to Purbright, Gerald and I … … London … Letter from Gertrude Bell to her father, Sir Hugh Bell …
… when the news improves - if it does. Also I long for word of you and Mother and Maurice; you must all be having a … that the last thing they think we should like would be a sonof the Sharif - didn't they ask for one last year and get … younger men. I made friends with him in Aleppo [Halab] in 1919. His father, Yusuf Suwaidi (he dropped in one morning …
… [27 March 1907] Left London in a thick fog. Terrible crowd of people at the station. Among them I presently distinguished Brian Lascelles with a small Harrow boy in tow, a Russian Boris de … over to the Gare de Lyon, got my sleeper and dined with Mr Lascelles and Boris. Major Archer appeared on the scene. …
… a busy week, that's to say I've spent a great many hours of it in the office though I don't know that I've actually … done much. My visit to the Naqib was a difficult one. Sir Percy had seen him two days earlier and told him firmly … object. He is irrevocably opposed to the candidature of a sonof the Sharif and declared that he would welcome a …
… Sir Percy Cox and Deputation, shortly before Sir Percy Cox left Baghdad at beginning of May 1923. … GB/PERS/B/081 … Baghdad … Photograph ofSir Percy Cox and deputation, taken May 1923 …
… had a very nasty time, but I hope the most uncomfy part of it is over. I went this morning to Queen's College to hear … saddened to hear of your complaint. After lunch Florence Gerald and I went to Burton's Court, which is a most … … London … Letter from Gertrude Bell to her father, Sir Hugh Bell …
… ordered back to Baluchistan and their leave cut short. Mr Lascelles was joined by Mr Medley a master at Harrow school, … fine again but coldish. Sat on deck after dinner with Mr Lascelles. … At sea … Diary entry by Gertrude Bell …
… talked a great deal. I lunched at 90 after which Billy, Gerald, Florence and I walked out and did some commissions … all do. They are wild about golf and have brought a sheaf of clubs with them. I sent for your latch key because mine … … London … Letter from Gertrude Bell to her father, Sir Hugh Bell …
… took me, we started at 9.5 for they were in a great state of mind and wanted to be at the very beginning, Jack Talbot … knows what! Isn't this a funny house! Yesterday evening Gerald and I got into disgrace; we ran obstacle races round … in the letter game, wasn't it terrible! Do you know the Lascelles' address - Villa Stefan Ionnide, Sinaia; I have an …GB/1/1/2/1/2/10Letters
… European man seated - Sir Claude MacDonald - Ambassador at Tokyo 1900-1912. … RTW 5_064 …GB/3/2/4/64Photographs
… Tennis Party - His Ex. [Excellency, Sir Frank Lascelles], Mr Lamont, Gertrude, Hugh Bell, Florence, Maurice, Mr Chirol, Gerald, Molly (Individuals are indicated from left to right in Gertrude Bell's writing at top and bottom of photograph … GB/PERS/B/023 … Iraq … Photograph of a tennis …-GB/PERS/B/023Photographs
… European man - Sir Claude MacDonald - Ambassador at Tokyo 1900-1912, standing …GB/3/2/4/65Photographs
… European woman seated - probably Lady MacDonald, wife of Sir Claude MacDonald - Ambassador at Tokyo 1900-1912. … RTW 5_063 …GB/3/2/4/63Photographs
… Delicious warm and sunny day. We went round the north of Corsica [Corse] among many islands and about 1 passed … Reinach who was on board with M. Pontremoli and a son of Reinach's. We had a long talk. They are going to … night with a full moon. Sat on deck and talked to Mr L. [Lascelles] and Mr Medley. … At sea … Diary entry by Gertrude …GB/2/10/1/3Diary
… Sir Percy Cox's departure from Baghdad. Sir Percy and Lady Cox at the station. … GB/PERS/B/082 … Baghdad … Photograph of Sir Percy Cox's departure from Iraq, 1923 …-GB/PERS/B/082Photographs
… Sir Percy Cox and Deputation, shortly before Sir Percy Cox left Baghdad at beginning of May 1923. … GB/PERS/B/081 … Baghdad … Photograph of Sir Percy Cox and deputation, taken May 1923 …-GB/PERS/B/081Photographs