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 Albert Hobson (Junior Constitutional Club, Piccadilly, [London]) to WSC regretting WSC's decision not to stand for Sheffield [Yorkshire] and stating his own intention to consult Liberal leaders in Sheffield about WSC's suggestion that John Seely [later 1st Lord Mottistone] should be approached. Hopes the 8th Duke of Devonshire will address a meeting in Sheffield.

Letter from William Clegg (Whirlow Green, Sheffield, [Yorkshire]) to WSC referring to a paragraph in the Daily Express in which doubt was cast on WSC's ability to obtain the complete support of the North-West Manchester Liberals and reminding him of the continued availability of Central Sheffield [Yorkshire]. Reports the hostile reception given to Sir Howard Vincent in that constituency and his uncomplimentary remarks about WSC.

Letter from Ernest P Ray, honorary secretary of the Young Britons Society (90 Putney Road, Handsworth, Birmingham), to WSC outlining the proposed activities of the society, which has been established "to resuscitate Liberalism amongst the Birmingham young men" and asking WSC to become a vice president. Signed typescript. Annotated in shorthand.

Letter from W J Piper, editorial director of the Derby Daily Telegraph (39 Corn Market, Derby), to WSC asking him to address an anti-government meeting in Derby organised by the local Liberal Association and describing the political situation in the town. Annotated in shorthand.

Letter from John S Higham, Liberal parliamentary candidate for Sowerby Bridge, [Yorkshire], to WSC thanking him for his letter of support but proposing an alteration to its wording to remove ambiguity which could be exploited by his political opponents. Annotated in shorthand.

Letter from 5th Lord Rosebery (Rosebery, Gorebridge, Midlothian, [Scotland]) to WSC on forthcoming Liberal meetings in Glasgow and Dalkeith [Midlothian].

Letter from 5th Lord Rosebery (Dalmeny House, Edinburgh, [Scotland]) to WSC reporting his failure to persuade the Glasgow Liberals to combine the meeting chaired by Rosebery with WSC's meeting.

Letter from Herbert Gladstone [later Lord Gladstone] (Liberal Central Association, 41 Parliament Street, London) to WSC denying that Herbert Vivian has specifically asked the Association for help in Deptford [London].

Letter from Herbert Vivian (The Pleasaunce, Woking, [Surrey]) to WSC complaining of the support of the London Liberal Federation for the Labour candidate in Deptford [London].

Letter from John Penny (Netherthong, Huddersfield, [Yorkshire]) to WSC rejecting WSC's views on the different approaches of French and German socialists and his contention that the British Labour Party should ally itself with the Liberals. Cites illustrations of the Liberals' lack of a unifying principle and examples of their political incapacity. Signed typescript.

Letter from Herbert Vivian (Blenheim Club, 12 St James's Square, [London]) to WSC asking him to fix a date for a meeting at Deptford and reporting that the Labour people there are angry at Vivian's adoption by the Liberals. Annotated in shorthand.

Letter from the Honorable Arthur Elliot (House of Commoms) to WSC advising him not to join the Liberals.

Letter from Moberly Bell (22 Park Crescent, Portland Place, [London]) to WSC on the number of seats needed by the Liberals to gain a majority after the next General Election. Denies that any proposal can ruin the British Empire or British trade and prophesies the electoral and political future up to 1912. 2 papers.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman enclosing a memorandum by Austin Taylor on how Liberalism might be affected if Lord Portsmouth were to withdraw from his prominent position in Protestant organisation with regard to Church discipline. Typescript copy signed by WSC See CHAR 2/22/91.

Memorandum by Austin Taylor on how Liberalism might be effected if Lord Portsmouth were to withdraw from his prominent position in Protestant organisation with regard to Church discipline. Originally enclosed with CHAR 2/22/90.

Letter from Edwin Montagu (59 Bridge Street, Cambridge) to WSC on: general disgust at the "latest unspeakableness" of Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour]; the need for the Liberals to espouse reform; the grievances of the postal workers; the disappointment of Bron Herbert. Signed typescript.

Letter from J Moore Bayley (Peterscourt, Barnt Green, Worcestershire) to WSC giving his view of what the Liberal position on Irish Home Rule should be.

Letter from Ivor Guest [later Lord Ashby St Ledgers and Lord Wimborne (2nd baron, 1st viscount)] (Ashby St Ledgers, Rugby, [Warwickshire]) on the need for Liberalism to offer a definite alternative to government policies and increasingly influential socialist ideas. Advocates leasehold enfranchisement, land reform and reduction in military spending.

Letter from Cornelia, Lady Wimborne (Canford Manor, Wimborne, [Dorset]) to WSC giving her views on what Liberal policy towards the Church of England should be.