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Collection code
RA3
Recent acquisition no.
71E
Source if not BR
Bodleian Library
Recipient(s)
Murray, Gilbert
Sender(s)
BR
Date
1920/08/02
Form of letter
ALS(X)
Pieces
2
BR's address code (if sender)
LOV
Transcription

BR TO GILBERT MURRAY, 2 AUG. 1920
BRACERS 52379. ALS. Murray papers, Bodleian
Edited by W. Bruneau. Proofread by A.G. Bone


<letterhead>
70, Overstrand Mansions,
Prince of Wales Road,
Battersea, S. W.
2 Aug 1920

My dear Gilbert

Thank you very much for your letter. I saw Fisher the other day and had a lot of talk with him about Russia. I have returned more than ever a pacifist, as much against revolutionary wars as against others.

What a joke about Asquith! I wish he had accepted. Shall I try to get myself made Speaker there?

Yes, a divorce will be a relief. Hitherto it would always have interfered greatly with my work; now it won’t. The law is certainly very ridiculous.

I think the future of the world depends enormously on peace with Russia — if that is got now, I believe the whole world will begin to mend, but if not, the evils of the last 6 years will be a trifle compared to those of the next 6.

Give my love to Mary if she is willing. Thank you for all your kindness.

Yours ever,
B. R.

Russell letter no.
58/M
Permission
Everyone
Transcription Public Access
Yes
Record no.
52379
Record created
Jun 11, 2004
Record last modified
Apr 08, 2025
Created/last modified by
duncana