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Found in 451 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 25 Aug 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/142
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Extract from a letter from WSC to 8th the Duke [of Devonshire] on the desire of many Liberal Unionists in 1886 to fight the Conservatives and the wish of Devonshire's current supporters to see the Liberals beaten on all issues except Free Trade. Typescript copy, c.1910.

Dates: 25 Aug 1904
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), [Apr 1910]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/47/6-8
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Note addressed to Liberals by the Conciliation Commitee for Woman Suffrage recommending the introduction of a Private Member's Bill for the extension of the women's municipal register to parliamentary elections as a first step to the general enfranchisement of women. Typesript annotated and signed by Henry Brailsford, honorary secretary of the Committee. Sent with CHAR 2/47/1.

Dates: [Apr 1910]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 12 Feb 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/45/20
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Letter from Margot Asquith [later Lady Oxford and Asquith] (10 Downing Street) to WSC asserting that she has never divulged any details about the composition of the Cabinet and blaming "want of moderation and self control" for the reduction of the Liberal majority.

Dates: 12 Feb 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Feb 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/45/27
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Letter from Margot Asquith [later Lord Oxford and Asquith] (10 Downing Street) to WSC expressing confidence in the Liberals' political position despite the mistake of Herbert Asquith [later Lord Oxford and Asquith].

Dates: 21 Feb 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Feb 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/45/29
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Letter from Alfred Bellis (R Hayworth & Co, sanitary engineers, 39 Mosley Street, Manchester) to the chairman of [the executive committee] of the Manchester Liberal Federation [William Royle] demanding a meeting of the Federation to insist that the Government pursue a policy of "redress before supply". Sent with CHAR 2/45/30.

Dates: 23 Feb 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Feb 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/45/30
Scope and Contents Letter from William Royle, chairman of the executive committee of the Manchester Liberal Federation (Elmwood, Rusholme, Manchester) to WSC enclosing a letter demanding a meeting of the Federation [see CHAR 2/45/29] as representative of many he has received. Reports that local Liberal opinion is against the full-scale reform of the House of Lords because it would take too long. Urges instead that the Government should renew its supporters' enthusiasm by dealing first with the Budget and the...
Dates: 24 Feb 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Feb 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/45/32
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Letter from C P Scott (The Firs, Fallowfield, Manchester) to WSC asserting that the Government's supporters feel betrayed by its apparent complete change of policy on the veto of the House of Lords.

Dates: 24 Feb 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Mar 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/45/61-62
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Letter from William Royle, chairman of the executive committee of the Manchester Liberal Federation (20 York Street, Manchester) to WSC thanking him for agreeing to address a demonstration in the Free Trade Hall and assuring him of the loyalty of the Liberal Party to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet and their approval of their strong attitude towards the veto of the House of Lords.

Dates: 08 Mar 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 14 Mar 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/45/64
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Letter from Edwin Montagu (House of Commons) to WSC endorsing WSC's attack on the inactivity of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries and pointing out that in south- west Norfolk and West Cambridgeshire the Small Holdings Acts were successful and therefore nurtured Liberalism. Argues against the resignation of the Government. An annotated typescript copy of this letter is at CHAR 2/45/65.

Dates: 14 Mar 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 11 Jul 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/23
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Letter from [Alexander Murray, Master of Elibank, later Lord Murray of Elibank] (12 Downing Street) to WSC agreeing [that WSC cannot accept the invitation to become the candidate for the Dartford Division of Kent] and apologising for having pursued the matter. Murray will have to think of another way of boosting the Liberal campaing in London and the Home Counties.

Dates: 11 Jul 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Mar 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/51/75
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Letter from Lord Morley [earlier John Morley] (Flowermead, Wimbledon Park, [London]) to WSC thanking him for a note and asserting that the [Liberal] party will not agree to a referendum [on women's suffrage].

Dates: 28 Mar 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 26 Jan 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/56/13-15
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Letter from Sir George Kemp (Beechwood, Rochdale, [Lancashire]) to the Master of Elibank [Alexander Murray, later Lord Murray of Elibank] complaining that some Liberals in North-West Manchester are persistently urging him not to give up the seat despite his opposition to Home Rule. Typescript copy.

Dates: 26 Jan 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Mar 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/56/69
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Letter from R C Hawkin (Eighty Club, 3 Hare Court, Temple, [London]) to Edward Marsh enclosing copies of letters on the Eighty Club and single-issue campaigning organisations set up by Liberal headquarters [see CHAR 2/56/70-72].

Dates: 20 Mar 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Mar 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/56/70-71
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Letter from Sir John Simon (57 Kensington Court, [London]) to the Master of Elibank [Alexander Murray, later Lord Murray of Elibank] (Treasury) reporting the dissatisfaction among members of the Eighty Club about the relationship between their club and single-issue campaigning organisations, such as the Liberal Insurance Commitee and the Home Rule Council, set up by Liberal headquarters. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/56/69.

Dates: 04 Mar 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 06 Mar 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/56/72-73
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Letter from R H Davies (12 Downing Street) to Mr Bramall conveying the best wishes of the Master of Elibank [Alexander Murray, later Lord Murray of Elibank] to the Liberal Association of the Wilton Division of Wiltshire and conveying Elibank's view that the activities of the Eighty Club can exist alongside those of single-issue campaigning organisations set up by Liberal headquarters. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/56/69.

Dates: 06 Mar 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 12 Aug 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/57/30-32
Scope and Contents Letter from [WSC] to the Prime Minister [Herbert Asquith later 1st Lord Oxford and Asquith] reporting the view of Lord Northcliffe [earlier Sir Alfred Harmsworth] that Liberal journalists have not been as well rewarded with honours as their Conservative counterparts and agreeing with Northcliffe that men like J A Spender, Henry Massingham, C P Scott, Robert Donald and Drysdale (of the Yorkshire Daily Observer) should be rewarded. Reports that Northcliffe believes Spender is danger of being...
Dates: 12 Aug 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Aug 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/57/33
Scope and Contents Letter from Herbert Asquith [later 1st Lord Oxford and Asquith] (The Wharf, Abingdon, [Oxfordshire]) to WSC rejecting the assertions of Lord Northcliffe [earlier Sir Alfred Harmsworth] that J A Spender is in danger of being turned out of the Westminster Gazette and that Liberal journalists should be given more honours. Reports that Sir Robert Borden [Prime Minister of Canada] is a little less confident in his ability to do what he wishes and congratulates WSC on the "trouncing" he gave to...
Dates: 16 Aug 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Sep 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/57/42-44
Scope and Contents Letter from [WSC] to Percy Illingworth [Liberal Chief Whip] explaining that the possibility of his visiting Canada and his work at the Admiralty mean that he cannot commit himself to speaking engagements. Recommends Lionel Yexley, editor of the "Fleet", to be the candidate for Portsmouth [Hampshire] and stresses the importance to the Government of the forthcoming parliamentary session. Suggests reviving the system of dinners introduced during the Budget of 1909 to enable ministers to keep in...
Dates: 01 Sep 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Oct 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/57/50-52
Scope and Contents Letter from [the 9th Duke of Marlborough] (Blenheim Palace) to WSC: praises his work at the Admiralty; refers to F E Smith [later 1st Lord Birkenhead] and "politicians who clothe the results of calculation in the language of enthusiasm"; cites the religious wars in sixteenth-century France as a warning against provoking religious passion in Ulster [Ireland]; complains about having to assess the site value of his land; describes his efforts to re-house his labourers through a co-operative and...
Dates: 01 Oct 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 18 Dec 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/53/85
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Letter from William Royle (Elmwood, Rusholme, [Manchester]) to WSC reporting dissatisfaction among Liberal ranks with the Government's hostile attitude towards Germany and its subservient policy towards Russia with regard to Persia [Iran].

Dates: 18 Dec 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 06 Apr 1903

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/3/102-106
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Letter from Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood] to WSC, on Army Reform; the growth of the Labour movement, contrasting the attitudes of the Conservative and Liberal Parties, and on the situation in Macedonia [later North Macedonia].

Dates: 06 Apr 1903
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 06 Jan 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/15/8-9
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Letter from The 8th Duke of Devonshire to WSC, on possibility of attending meetings with 5th Lord Rosebery and other Liberals, his decision to resign as President of the Liberal Unionists, and the forthcoming Norwich By- Election, advising WSC not to intervene.

Dates: 06 Jan 1904
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 14 Jan 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/15/32
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Letter from Lord George Hamilton to WSC, regretting that he was unable to speak at meeting in Cardiff [Wales], explaining that while he would do what he could to help Conservative Free Traders, he was not willing to have any links with the Liberal Party.

Dates: 14 Jan 1904
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 13 Jan 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/15/38-42
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Letter from Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood] to WSC, regretting that he was unable to join WSC for meeting in Aberdeen [Scotland], as he did not wish to offend orthodox Conservatives by appearing on a platform with WSC two days before the opening of the Parliamentary Session, because of WSC's open support for the Liberals, also commenting on negotiations with the Liberals, and on David Lloyd-George's "pernicious" views on land.

Dates: 13 Jan 1904
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 14 Jan 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/15/46
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Letter from Herbert Gladstone [later Lord Gladstone] to WSC, on possibility of electoral pacts, sending list of Liberal candidates opposed to Conservative Free Traders.

Dates: 14 Jan 1904
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open

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