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Free trade

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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 604 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 26 Apr 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/104
Scope and Contents

Letter from G Wallace Carter (National Free Trade Lectures, 8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to Edward Marsh (Home Office) reporting on how he his dealing with correspondence relating to the lectures. Signed typescript.

Dates: 26 Apr 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 27 Apr 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/105
Scope and Contents

Letter from G Wallace Carter (National Free Trade Lectures, 8 Victoria Street, Westminster, London) to Edward Marsh (Home Office) on the proposed programme of seaside lectures and the hiring of a Free Trade yacht. Signed typescript. Annotated that WSC is doubtful whether it would be wise to abandon all inland lectures.

Dates: 27 Apr 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Apr 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/106-107
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Letter from William A Hazard, merchant (29 Broadway, New York, [United States]) to James Caird (Dundee, [Angus], Scotland) on the tariff reform issue in the United States. Encloses related cuttings and correspondence [see CHAR 2/44/108-111] Signed typescript.

Dates: 28 Apr 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/108
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Cutting from the New York Times [United States], 13 May 1910: speech in favour of the Payne-Aldrich tariff by Sereno E Payne in the House of Representatives; proof sheets of articles supplied by the Tariff Reform Committee of the Reform Club of New York, 1910. Printed. Details of other pages supplied by the American Press Association on reverse of proof sheets. Sent with CHAR 2/44/106-107.

Dates: 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Apr 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/109-110
Scope and Contents

Letter from William A Hazard [merchant of New York [United States]] to Otto T Bannard [President of the New York Trust Company] passing on the request of James Caird for literature on the tariff issue in the United States. Hazard describes how protective duties have hindered his business as American representative of the biscuit manufacturers Huntley and Palmer. Signed typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/44/106-107.

Dates: 28 Apr 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 16 May 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/111
Scope and Contents

Letter from Otto T Bannard, president of the New York Trust Company (26 Broad Street, [New York, United States]) to William A Hazard, [merchant] (29 Broadway, New York) enclosing monthly reports of the Bureau of Commerce and Labour [not present] in response to Hazard's request on behalf of James Caird for information on the tariff question in the United States. Signed typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/44/106-107.

Dates: 16 May 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 12 May 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/112
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Letter from G Wallace Carter (National Free Trade Lectures, 8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (c/o Lord Sheffield, Penrhos, Holyhead, [Anglesey, Wales]) enclosing a statement of the number of lectures arranged in April and May 1910 [see CHAR 2/44/113-116]. Notes the large number of postponements arising from the death of King Edward VII. Signed typescript.

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

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/113-116
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Statement [by G Wallace Carter] of the National Free Trade Lectures arranged in April and May 1910. Typescript. Annotated by WSC that Carter should report to James Caird as well and should be asked if he wants any more money. Sent with CHAR 2/44/112.

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

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/117
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Letter from H W Rawlins, secretary of the Free Trade League (49 Deansgate, Manchester) to WSC enclosing a copy of the revised rules of the League [not present] and informing WSC that he has been elected as one of its vice-presidents. Signed typescript. Annotated by WSC: "I shd. be glad to know whether there is any truth in the rumours that Tariff Reform is making headway in Lancs. [Lancashire]" Also annotated that a reply was sent accepting the election, 1 Jun [1910].

Dates: 24 May 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Jun 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/118
Scope and Contents Letter from G Wallace Carter (National Free Trade Lectures, 8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) summarising the progress of the lecture programme and enclosing a statement of the lectures given in various constituencies [see CHAR 2/44/119-121]. Notes the large number of cancellations arising from the death of King Edward VII and asks for further funds. Signed typescript. Annotated by WSC with instructions to send Carter a cheque for £1000 and a letter about...
Dates: 04 Jun 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), [Jun 1910]

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/119-121
Scope and Contents

Statement of the National Free Trade Lectures given in various constituencies, arranged by county. Typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/44/118.

Dates: [Jun 1910]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Jun 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/124-127
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Letter from Frederick Guest (Yarrells House, Lytchett, Poole, [Dorset]) to WSC describing the difficulties being experienced by the Free Trade campaigners in the East Dorset by-election due to lack of resources and asking that some of the funds for the National Free Trade Lectures be diverted to them. Signed typescript.

Dates: 24 Jun 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Jul 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/128
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Letter from James Caird (Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC enclosing a cheque for £1000 [not present] and a letter from G Wallace Carter [see CHAR 2/44/129-130]. Discusses the financing of the lecture programme and suggests the establishment of a Free Trade shop in Bond Street, [London]).

Dates: 01 Jul 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Jun 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/129-130
Scope and Contents Letter from G Wallace Carter (National Free Trade Lectures, 8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) promising reports on the progress of the lecture programme and stating that the cost of a Free Trade shop in either Bond Street or Fleet Street [London] would be prohibitive. Lists the existing shops or depots for the sale of literature. Describes the financial difficulties of the Free Trade Union and the high expenditure of the...
Dates: 28 Jun 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Jul 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/132-133
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Letter from James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC expressing satisfaction that WSC has enough funds for carrying on the work for Free Trade. Asks WSC to allow the licensing of a centre for cancer research which he intends to build in Dundee. Thinks "East Dorset has to thank Mrs Churchill". Annotated that WSC has asked the Department about licensing the research centre, 8 Jul [1910].

Dates: 07 Jul 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), Jul 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/135-144
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Reports on the progress of the National Free Trade Lectures up to 2 July 1910, including arrangements for the forthcoming seaside campaign. Typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/44/134.

Dates: Jul 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 02 Aug 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/148-165
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Report for July 1910 on the National Free Trade Lectures, by W W Champness [assistant secretary]. Signed and annotated typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/44/147.

Dates: 02 Aug 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 19 Aug 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/166
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Letter from James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC agreeing that the report for July 1910 on the National Free Trade Lectures is encouraging. Is glad WSC is enjoying his holiday and states his intention of pursuing his plan for a cancer research centre in Dundee.

Dates: 19 Aug 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Aug 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/167
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Letter from James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC referring to the licensing of Caird's proposed cancer research centre in Dundee and enclosing a further £1000 [not present] to help the cause of Free Trade.

Dates: 21 Aug 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 30 Aug 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/168
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Letter from G Wallace Carter (Free Trade Union, 8 Victoria Street, Westminster, London) to WSC (Home Office) enclosing and commenting on a report on the standing of Free Trade in Lancashire [not present]. Signed typescript. Annotated by WSC stating that this letter should have been forwarded to James Caird and directing that this be done, 28 Sep [1910].

Dates: 30 Aug 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Sep 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/171-172
Scope and Contents

Letter from G Wallace Carter (National Free Trade Lectures, 8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) enclosing and commenting on the report for August on the lectures [not present] and asking for a further cheque to finance the autumn campaign. Signed typescript.

Dates: 09 Sep 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Sep 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/173
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Letter from James Caird (Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC expressing the hope that under WSC's guidance the belief in Free Trade will make progress in Lancashire and the south of England. Invites him to dine in Dundee and encloses a view of the sanatorium for tuberculous children he has established there [not present].

Dates: 25 Sep 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Oct 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/174
Scope and Contents Letter from G Wallace Carter (National Free Trade Lectures, 8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) returning a letter from James Caird [see CHAR 2/44/175] and asserting that the average Liberal speaker is no longer competent to deal with the question of Free Trade because it has become so specialised. Reports that statistics are being gathered about the development of industries in the last twenty years and does not think comparisons with conditions before 1842 would...
Dates: 04 Oct 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 27 Sep 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/175
Scope and Contents

Letter from James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC commenting on a report on the campaign for Free Trade [?in Lancashire] and making suggestions for the furthering of the cause, including a comparison with conditions in the early nineteenth century.

Dates: 27 Sep 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Oct 1910

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/44/178
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Letter from James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC enclosing a further cheque for £1000 [not present] to help the cause of Free Trade. Asks whether more energy could not be put into the campaign against Protection and whether he should send money to the Scottish Home Rule Committee.

Dates: 21 Oct 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open