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Letter from CSC to WSC, account of lunch with Augustine Birrell, who hoped that WSC would write down ( and eventually publish) his experiences in France. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/40-41.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, account of meetings with Lloyd George (describing him as a "sneak") and Sir Abe Bailey Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/42-43.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on preparations for the opening of "her" munitions canteen at Ponders End [Middlesex] by Lloyd George. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/44-45.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, account of meeting with Lord Birkenhead, Reginald McKenna and Sir Ernest Cassel Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/46-47.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on news of an enemy attack in France, with account of meeting with Irene Lawley, a "former socialite", now working as a nurse Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/43-44.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on the difficulty of sending food parcels to France, also on hew unease at Lloyd George's address to "her" munitions workers at Ponders End [Middlesex], with description of Lord Balfour as "a shabby maiden aunt's tabby cat". Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/51-52.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on meeting with Lloyd George, who had visited WSC in France Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/53-54.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, account of opening of "her" munitions factory at Ponders End [Middlesex], including speech by Lloyd George Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/55-58.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on the possibility of him returning to the Cabinet as Air Minister, also news of children, Diana and Sarah. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/59-60.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on meeting with one of his officers, Lt. Jock McDavid, also on the Northcliffe press's opposition to WSC, and the possibility of Lord Fisher returning to office. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/61-62.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, news of children, Diana and Randolph, "such delicious beings" Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/63.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on the possibility of his promotion to Brigadier, and the progress of the War, with account of lunch with Lord Curzon. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/64-67.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, account of stay with the Prime Minister (Asquith) at Walmer Castle. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/68-69.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on her stay at Walmer Castle; the death of Lord Ridley, with news of children and her munitions work. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/70-72.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on the possibility of him getting leave, also domestic and family news. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/73-75.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, domestic news. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/76-77.

Scope and Contents Letter from CSC (41 Cromwell Road [London]) to WSC on subjects including: news of a German offensive at Arras [France]; an air raid at Walmer [Kent]; dinner with Lady Randolph Churchill where she had met Hugh Warrender; "Lulu" [Lewis] Harcourt and May Harcourt; reports that AJB [Arthur Balfour] is "run entirely by Masterton [James Masterton-Smith ]"; WSC's improvements to his battalion which have been widely discussed. In a postscript she comments "I fear the war will last over another...

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on his relationship with the Prime Minister (Asquith), advising WSC to write to him regularly Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/80-82.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, account of visit to Woolwich Arsenal, particularly on the women munitions workers Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/83-85.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, account of dinner party for the Prime Minister (Herbert Asquith) and account of meeting with the Minister of Munitions (Christopher Addison) on canteens and hostels for munitions workers Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/86-88.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, account of meeting with Lord Carson, on the possibility of WSC returning to the Cabinet. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/89-90.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, further account of meeting with Lord Carson, on the prospects for WSC's return to office Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/91-96.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on WSC's request to the Prime Minister to be relieved of his military duties so that he could return to public affairs. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/97-99.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, on his decision to ask the Prime Minister to delay action on WSC's request to leave the Army Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/100-102.

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Letter from CSC to WSC, domestic news. Typescript transcript at CHAR 1/118B/103-104.