2110-3-1-21

76, PORTLAND PLACE, W.

June: 20: 17

My dearest wee Mother

The weather has got grey & close now, still very warm, but with occasional showers. It is bad weather for one who is not allowed to carry an umbrella. Tell Walter I have got his thing on Robbie & will try to get the 'Times'

to put it in to-morrow. It is very good.

I had a letter from old Cecil Rawling. You will see he has just heard of Alastair's death

I had a pretty hectic day yesterday chiefly at the Admiralty. The King goes to the Fleet, & they wanted me to go with him, but I can't get away

that week. We dined with the American Ambassador & met the late American Ambassador to Turkey, a very intelligent man.

I shall have to say a few words at Robbie's memorial service this afternoon & it won't be very easy.

The children seem to be very well & happy. It is a great blessing they

are out of London this hot weather. I am going to try to get down on Friday night in the future, for I must get some quiet to think

Much love to all

Your ever loving

John