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LOT 996:
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976)
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MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976)
‘It would be very awkward and embarrassing, if that were to happen to me!’
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. An intriguing A.L.S., Montgomery of Alamein, two pages, 8vo, Westminster Gardens, Marsham Street, London, 19th June n.y., to Lady Anderson. Montgomery asks if his correspondent could possibly make her own way to Olympia that afternoon, continuing to explain 'There are definite rules about ladies travelling in Army cars; it is, strictly, not allowed; but is occasionally done. But last week a very senior officer was ''run in'' on the matter. It would be very awkward and embarrassing, if that were to happen to me!' About EX Ava Anderson, Viscountess Waverley (1895-1974) English political and social hostess at the centre of government during World War II. Second wife of John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley (1882-1958) British civil servant and politician who served in the Cabinet during World War II.
