Letter

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  • Reference
    • GB 133 RRP/54
  • Dates of Creation
    • 7 Sep 1941

Scope and Content

To his mother and Harry, went with Lady Auchinleck to see Sir Edward Buck, who lives nearby [Simla] at a house called Dukani, where he has entertained many eminent people. Met the singer Helen Gillliland [1897-1942] there with her husband - she has been giving concerts for troops; both know Brian Aherne, a schoolfriend of Ridgway [1902-1986, actor, attended Ridgway senior's school at Edgbaston]. Visited the Walker Hospital where Mary Cawthorn is being treated [wife of Joseph Cawthorn, Director of Military Intelligence, India, and Ridgway's superior officer].

Considers he has been lucky to be sent to India, and expects his work to get more interesting. Says Madge Lockhart may call on his mother when she returns to Britain, and she can tell her what he is doing.