Letter from WSC to Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour], questioning statement in the Daily Telegraph, stating that WSC and other Unionist members were no longer to receive the Government whip, asking whether the statement was correct, and whether it was issued on Balfour's authority [manuscript copy].

Letter from WSC to Sir Alexander Acland-Hood [later 1st Lord St Audries], Government Chief Whip, sending copies of correspondence with the Prime Minister on the withdrawal of the Conservative Whip Ms copy by A. Anning.

Letter from John Sandars, P.S. to the Prime Minister to WSC, giving permission for the publication of correspondence between WSC and Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour] on the withdrawal of the Conservative Whip, also commenting on Balfour's health, which was much improved.

Letter from John A. Ferguson to WSC, on free trade, urging him not to turn against his party, and to remain a Tory Democrat.

Letter from WSC to James Kemp Welch, apologies for not able to attend meeting in Weybridge [Surrey] addressed by Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood, praising Cecil's efforts to preserve the free trade nature of the Conservative Party ms copy in WSC's hand.

Letter from Reginald Lucas to WSC, on his position as a supporter of the Government, accusing WSC of wanting to break up the Conservative Party over fiscal policy.

Letter from Thomas Garnett (Radeclyffe, Clitheroe, [Lancashire]) to WSC assuring him of the help of the Free Trade League should his challenge to contest Oldham [Lancashire] be accepted, referring to the risk that the Manchester Tories might attempt to "dish" WSC and suggesting that WSC have an independent nomination with the League adopting the same attitude as that of the official Liberals.

Letter from Sir Michael Hicks Beach [later Lord St Aldwyn] (House of Commons Library) to WSC explaining that he is retiring from the House of Commons because he believes that his party will be a Protectionist one after the next General Election. Advises that for parliamentary success it is essential to adhere exclusively either to Tory or to Radical ideas and not to mix the two.

Letter from 6th Lord Londonderry (Londonderry House, Park Lane, [London]) to WSC stating that he wishes to consult "one or two well known & fair minded men of the Party" before advising WSC about his membership of the Carlton Club.

Letter from William Robinson (154 New Hall Lane, Preston, [Lancashire]) to WSC (House of Commons) describing how he was forced out of his editorial posts at the Preston Herald and the Darwen Gazette by local Tory leaders, who objected to his support of Free Trade, and soliciting WSC's help in securing a post with a liberal paper. Annotated by WSC: "I will dictate a reply".

Letter from WSC to Sydney Phillips, secretary of the Riverside Conservative Club, Cardiff [Wales], pointing out that he joined the Club by invitation and stating that he will not complain if the Club's actions confirm his contention that all those who oppose Protectionism will be driven out of the Conservative Party. Copy in the hand of Annette Anning. Annotated in shorthand.

Letter from Lord George Hamilton (Fenton, Wooler, Northumberland) to WSC on research for the biography of Lord Randolph Churchill and the break-up of the Unionist party, which he blames on Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour] even more than Joseph Chamberlain.

Cuttings from the Islington Daily Gazette and North London Tribune: Sir Albert Rollit's declining the invitation to be the Conservative candidate for South Islington. Originally sent with CHAR 2/2/60 Four papers affixed.

Letter from J Moore Bayley (47 Temple Row, Birmingham) approving the South African constitution and asserting that the stance of Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour] on the fiscal question has shaken the confidence of ordinary voters, and that Joseph Chamberlain's political career is over. Reports the poor state of the local Conservative party.

Leaflets issued by the Liberal Publication Department, covering the budget of 1907, land reform and small holdings, registration of voters and Conservative proposals for Tariff Reform and the abolition of income tax. 6 items.

Letter from Frederick Guest (1063 5th Avenue, New York, [USA]) to WSC noting that the Unionist Protectionists and the Free Traders have arrived at a modus vivendi and offering to help in WSC's forthcoming electoral battle.

Page from the Oldham Evening Chroncicle: articles on WSC's dispute with the Oldham Conservatives [Lancashire].

Cutting from the Manchester Courier: Unionist meeting at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to 6th Lord Londonderry announcing his resignation from the Carlton Club because of his "total breach" with the Conservative Party. Copy in WSC's hand.

Letter from William Clegg, solicitor (Victoria Chambers, Figtree Lane, Sheffield, [Yorkshire]) to WSC inviting him to address a meeting in Sheffield and asserting that some of the most representative Tories there are staunch Free Traders.

Confidential note from James Stuart [Chief Whip] to WSC giving a list of names of those involved in the Conservative Party for inclusion in WSC's honours list including: [1st] Lord Marchwood [earlier Frederick Penny], Colonel Harold Mitchell and Sir Robert Topping. Signed typescript.

Notes about Lady Randolph Churchill's activities with the Primrose League [for her book "The Reminiscences of Lady Randolph Churchill"]. Manuscript in the hand of Lady Randolph Churchill.

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: thanks for his letter; rumours in the press of the resignation of [4th Lord] Dunraven [as Under Secretary of State for the Colonies]; discussion of the political situation and the "beastly funk" of the Liberals; and a suggestion that she should attend a party with Conservative figures although she is irritated by the "ingratitude" of the [Conservative] Party.