Pamphlet containing the "Beaconsfield Faiths" by the late Lord Beaconsfield [and Lord Hughendon, earlier Benjamin Disraeli] published as part of the Ben Primrose election talks which highlight the work of Lord Randolph Churchill in demonstrating the Conservative Party's care for the working classes. Printed and illustrated with a picture of Lord Randolph Churchill.

Printed rules relating to membership of the Primrose League by women.

Printed information about the formation of the Primrose League, a Conservative Party society, explaining that the society will be guided by the principles of the late Lord Beaconsfield [and Lord Hughendon, earlier Benjamin Disraeli] and how men may become members.

Typescript note from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to WSC giving background information about the nephew of 2nd Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, Major John d'Henin Hamilton [later 3rd Lord Hamilton of Dalzell], commenting on Major Hamilton's letter to his uncle, and stating that he is submitting a draft reply from WSC to 2nd Lord Hamilton [see CHAR 20/197B/169]. Initialled.

Letter from WSC to 2nd Lord Hamilton of Dalzell apologising for the delay in answering his letter of 28 Apr, with its enclosure from his nephew [John d'Henin Hamilton, later 3rd Lord Hamilton of Dalzell]. He notes that the nephew is standing as Conservative candidate in Motherwell and expresses hope that he will soon have the pleasure of meeting him in the House of Commons. Carbon.

Memorandum [from Henry Brooke, later Lord Brooke of Cumnor, MP for West Lewisham, London] attaching a report from the Kentish Mercury [CHAR 20/231/56] and commenting on the likely effect on local Conservative electoral fortunes of remarks by Herbert Morrison on the Lewisham flying bomb. [Carbon copy].

Letter from A Abrahams, member of the Presidency of the New Zionist Organisation, (25 Manchester Square, London) to WSC (10 Downing Street) on the electoral advantages to the Conservative Party of a statement by WSC on Palestine, advocating increased Jewish immigration. [signed; annotated by WSC's Private Office].

Telegram from John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary, Yalta, Soviet Union] to Private Office marked "From: Argonaut", "Jason No. 208", and "Advance Copy" passing on a message from WSC to [Sir] Max Aitken concerning his prospective selection as Conservative candidate for Holborn [London].

Telegram from WSC [Cairo, Egypt] to Chief Whip [James Stuart] marked "Advance Copy", "From: Argonaut", "Jason 567", and "Personal and private" on his conditions for speaking in a [House of Commons] debate [on the Yalta Conference] and commenting on Conservative opponents to government policy on Poland and the Labour Party's attitude to events in Greece.

Telegram from WSC to Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary, San Francisco, United States] marked "Personal, Private and Top Secret" asking his views on the date of the General Election; suggesting June is best for the Conservative Party, but that the difficulties with the Soviet Union would be "better faced if we remain united", thus meaning an October election.

Telegram from Foreign Secretary [Anthony Eden, later Lord Avon] (San Francisco [United States]) to WSC marked "Top Secret" agreeing that a June election would suit the Conservative Party better than an October one; and arguing that this date would also be advantageous in respect to foreign affairs, indicating his fears for future stability in this sphere. Copy.

Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Huntercombe [Berkshire]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she says that she has seen [Lord Randolph Churchill], reports that he had said that he would not take Jennie with him, discusses financial affairs and a future speech by Randolph, and a visit to a Primrose League meeting. Envelope present.

Letter from William Hick (95 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle [Northumberland]) to Lady Randolph Churchill informing her that a new habitation of the Primrose League has been completed and asking whether she would consent to being Dame President and when she would be prepared to hold an inauguration meeting.

Letter from Cecil Paslieu, Ruling Councillor [of the Ladies' Branch of the Churchill Habitation of the Primrose League] (The Midland Press Limited, 33 Queen Street, Wolverhampton [West Midlands]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he thanks her on behalf of the Ladies' Branch of the Churchill Habitation of the Primrose League for agreeing to become branch president.