Letter from Oliver Locker-Lampson (St Stephen's Chambers, Westminster, SW1) to Randolph Churchill, on the Wavertree by-election. Asking if the Wavertree selection committee had turned him down because he was too young and too poor. Commenting on two other constituencies where the best candidates were rejected "merely because they could not compete with opulent half-wits and local sloth" [typescript copy].

Letter from WSC to Lord Wolmer (later Lord Selborne), on Resolutions to be debated at the Conservative Party Conference. Suggesting that there should be discussions on defence and the Colonies [carbon].

Letter from WSC to Anthony Eden, (later Lord Avon), on the Spanish Civil War. Commenting on the importance of France remaining strictly neutral even if Germany and Italy continued to support the rebels and the Soviet Union to send money to the Government. Stating that if the French Government took sides against the rebels it would be a "god send to the Germans and the pro-Germans" [carbon].

Letter from Edward Grigg (later Lord Altrincham), Tormarton Court, Badminton, Gloucestershire, to WSC, on forthcoming Conservative Party Conference at Margate.

Letter from Francis Bertram, Air Ministry to WSC, postponing meeting of the Munitions Council Dinner Club.

Letter from Lord Lloyd to WSC, enclosing copies of two letters from unnamed British officials on the political situation in Egypt.

Letter from WSC to R Geoghegan [retired Treasurer, North West Hampshire Conservative Association] explaining that he is already interesting himself in the matter [of Conservative Head Office trying to put their own candidate for the seat of Basingstoke in ahead of the Association's candidate, Patrick Donner]. He adds that he thinks they should support Donner and "prevent the definite decision of the Selection Committee being overridden in this improper manner". Unsigned copy.

Note from J [? Tallens], WSC's secretary, to WSC, passing on a message from Osborn Dan, asking for WSC's advice on proposing Walter Monkton as the Conservative candidate for the seat of Sevenoaks [Kent].

Letter from Lord Hailsham [the Lord Chancellor, earlier Sir Douglas Hogg] (Carters Corner Place [Hailsham, Sussex]) to WSC, on his feelings about taking the Lord Chancellorship, his pleasure at receiving WSC's letter, and the need for Conservatives to work together now that they have to put a policy before the country. Manuscript.

Record of a meeting of the Wateringbury [Kent] Conservative Association, and the passing of a resolution that any candidate selected in the impending by-election must keep in touch with local branches, press the need to strengthen the Forces in preference to any schemes for social reform, and support full protection for agriculture in place of marketing schemes. Unsigned copy Covering letter CHAR 2/236/61.

Letter from Osborn Dan (2 Cliffside, Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville [Kent]) to WSC, on the victory of his nominee, [Charles] Ponsonby, for adoption as [Conservative] candidate for [Sevenoaks, Kent], as being infinitely preferable to the other candidate, "who professed himself a blind follower of the present Prime Minister" [Stanley Baldwin].

Memorandum by John Gretton on the future policy of the India Defence League, proposing that it be continued, as a core of the Conservative Party, particularly to support MPs who had steadily supported the opposition to the India Bill.

Letter from WSC to Sir Abe Bailey, on Bailey's subscription to Conservative Party funds, asking if he would be willing for a portion of his donation to be used to support the campaign of Admiral Sir Roger Keyes, who was standing as an independent Conservative in North Portsmouth [carbon].

Letter from Sir Edward Grigg, (later Lord Altrincham) to WSC, enclosing papers on Conservative Party Conference at Margate on 1 Oct, including text of resolutions on the international situation, correspondence with Douglas Hacking and George Herbert.

Circular letter from Lord Stonehaven, Conservative and Unionist Central Office to Conservative candidates, on the establishment of a committee, under the Chairmanship of Lord Hailsham to draft replies to questionnaires sent to candidates.

Letter from Lord Stonehaven, Chairman of the Conservative Party to WSC, accepting his offer to speak for the Government in forthcoming General Election campaign.

Letter from Marjorie Maxse, Chief Organiser, Conservative and Unionist Central Office, to WSC, on his offer to make three speeches for the Government in the General Election campaign. Stating that she would make it her personal duty to ensure that the meetings were as large and representative as possible.

Letter from Alderman Sir Thomas White, Liverpool Constitutional Association to WSC, on Randolph Churchill's adoption as official National Conservative Candidate for West Toxteth. Also confirming arrangements for WSC's visit to Liverpool to speak at the Sun Hall on 12 Nov.