Letter from William Robinson (154 New Hall Lane, Preston, [Lancashire]) to WSC (House of Commons) describing how he was forced out of his editorial posts at the Preston Herald and the Darwen Gazette by local Tory leaders, who objected to his support of Free Trade, and soliciting WSC's help in securing a post with a liberal paper. Annotated by WSC: "I will dictate a reply".

Letter from Thomas Seddon junior (22 Station Road, Prescot,[Lancashire]) to WSC on the arguments for and against the Aliens Bill and the influence of the local press in Seddon's area in turning even Radicals against the Opposition. Praises WSC's espousal of "progressive" policy.

Letter from Sidney Low (2 Durham Place, Chelsea, [London]) to WSC on his inability to influence the change in ownership of the Standard and on that paper's violent tone over the "Baltic Fleet imbroglio" [when the Russian Baltic squadron opened fire on the Hull fishing fleet, mistaking them for Japanese torpedo-boats]. Hopes WSC will approve of his new book, The Governance of England.

Letter from Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood] (Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire) to WSC discussing the feasibility of establishing a new Free Trade newspaper to replace the Standard.

Letter from Sidney Low (2 Durham Place, Chelsea, [London]) to WSC reporting that the new owners of the Standard have given him freedom to write on anything except the fiscal question and Joseph Chamberlain, and wondering whether the Liberals can "let the whole Press gradually pass under the control of a great Chamberlainized trust.".

Letter from Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood] (Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire) to WSC referring to the 8th Duke of Devonshire's speech at Rawtenstall [Lancashire] and noting that Sir Alfred Harmsworth [later Lord Northcliffe] is said to be less Chamberlainite than C Arthur Pearson. Reminds WSC to get the approval of Lord Robert Cecil [later Lord Cecil of Chelwood] for the publication of letters from Lord Randolph Churchill to 3rd Lord Salisbury.

Letter from Sir Alfred Harmsworth [later Lord Northcliffe] (the Daily Mail, [London]) to WSC denying that he runs several newspapers advocating different political opinions Signed typescript.

Letter from Sir Alfred Harmsworth [later Lord Northcliffe] (the Daily Mail, [London]) to WSC explaining why WSC's recent speech [attacking large newspaper trusts] was thought to refer to Harmsworth. Signed typescript.

Letter from 5th Lord Rosebery (Dalmeny House, Edinburgh, [Scotland]) to WSC praising his recent speech in Glasgow and his criticism of C Arthur Pearson's purchase of the Standard.

Letter from J Moore Bayley (47 Temple Row, Birmingham) to WSC on letters relating to Lord Randolph Churchill's connection with Birmingham, WSC's criticism in the press of C Arthur Pearson, and the insufficient activity of local Free Trade Unionists.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to the editor of the Times defending his (WSC's) criticism of the effect of C Arthur Pearson's purchase of the Standard on the paper's journalists. Typescript copy with annotations in the hand of Annette Anning.

Letter from Sidney Low (2 Durham Place, Chelsea, [London]) to WSC defending his decision to continue to write for the Standard.

Letter from Sidney Low (2 Durham Place, Chelsea, [London]) to WSC explaining that he had no wish to misrepresent WSC in the recent controversy about Low's decision to continue to write for the Standard.

Letter from John Montagu [later 2nd Lord Montagu] (17 Shaftesbury Avenue, London) to WSC on the prosperity of the British car industry and Montagu's unsuccessful attempt to buy the Standard before C Arthur Pearson. Signed typescript.

Letter from WSC [105 Mount Street] to the Editor of the Times criticising the effect on journalistic freedom of C Arthur Pearson's ownership of a number of newspapers. Typescript copy with annotations in the hand of Annette Anning.

Letter from WSC [105 Mount Street] to the Editor of the Times reasserting his view that C Arthur Pearson bought the Standard in order to change it into an anti-Free Trade paper. Typescript copy with annotations in the hand of Annette Anning.

Letter from Hartman Morgan (Holly Terrace House, Holly Hill, Hampstead, [London]) to WSC announcing his intention of writing temporarily for the Manchester Guardian and referring to WSC's possible consultation of him on certain aspects of the fiscal question.

Letter from Sir James Hawkey, vice-chairman of the West Essex Unionist Association (26 Broomhill Road, Woodford Green, Essex) to WSC enclosing a letter from Yeovil [Somerset] showing the methods adopted by their opponents in the constituencies [not present], stressing the need for a friendly press and deploring the attitude of the Sunday Express.

Letter from [WSC] to Vice-Admiral Cecil Usborne [chief organiser of the India Defence League] promising to talk to his friends in the press about getting greater publicity for the India Defence League before the Birmingham conference. Carbon typescript copy.

Letter from W H Stephenson, managing director and managing editor of the Southport Advertiser (5 Park Crescent, Southport, [Lancashire]) to WSC explaining that he is writing a life of his father, Sir Albert Stephenson, who owned the Oldham Daily and Weekly Standard and asking him to confirm that the Standard helped him win the Oldham seat.

Letter [WSC] to W H Stephenson [managing director and managing editor of the Southport Advertiser] confirming that the Oldham Standard helped him win the Oldham seat. Carbon typescript copy.

Letter from [WSC] to 1st Lord Rothermere [earlier Sir Harold Harmsworth] on the growing opposition to the Government's Indian policy among Conservatives in the country and the help given to the cause by the Daily Mail and the Morning Post. Carbon typescript copy.

Letter from Louis Alber [President, Affiliated Lecture and Concert Association Incorporated] to Senator William Borah, regretting the newspaper coverage of his attempt to arrange for Borah and WSC to debate the question of recognition of the Soviet Union. [Copy].

Letter from Herbert Vivian (Hotel de Luxembourg, Promenade des Anglais, Nice, [France]) to WSC on: "The Curiosity of Literature", "The River War", and the best way of engaging in published controversy with Colonel [?Ivor] Maxse; Vivian's review of WSC's last book; the activities of "those Labour devils". Suggests WSC meet Horatio Bottomley with a view to getting "our own paper to draw blood properly.".

Letter from William Parry, chemist (Port Victoria, South Australia) criticising James Kier Hardy and complaining of the Protectionist stance of newspapers in Australia. Urges WSC to continue his fight for Free Trade. Encloses newspaper cuttings [see CHAR 2/29/39].