Letter from Sir Alfred Goodson (Waddeton Court, Brixham, Devon) to WSC opposing the policy of Herbert Asquith [later 1st Lord Oxford and Asquith] and David Lloyd George of supporting the Labour party, arguing that the Liberals' success in the recent general election was due to their support for Free Trade and their opposition to Socialism, and assuring WSC of support if he takes a lead in this matter.

Letter from D C Robertson to [WSC] proposing that unemployment should be relieved by the provision of Government money to set up a school for the training of tradesmen and to facilitate emigration of "our surplus population" to the colonies. Refers to Japan's need to expand and expresses opposition to Protection. Copy sent with CHAR 2/132/32.

Letter from George Terrell (1a Gloucester Gardens, Richmond, Surrey) to WSC conveying a resolution of the National Union of Manufacturers in favour of a tariff on manufactured goods, other than food, which are produced under conditions which make British competition impossible, and asking to speak to WSC on the subject.

Letter from T H Deakin, mining engineer (Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire) to WSC (Chartwell) enclosing CHAR 2/134/52 and wondering whether a system of Free Trade within the Empire could be suggested when the Dominion Prime Ministers visit.

Letter from T H Deakin (Parkend, [Lydney, Gloucestershire]) to Lord Hartington [later 10th Duke of Devonshire] suggesting a system of Free Trade within the Empire to be extended to other countries only if they reciprocate. Copy sent with CHAR 2/134/51.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Herbert Samuel [Postmaster General] concerning a minute by Austen Chamberlain concerning Free Trade in relation to Post Office policy on tenders for contracts from foreign manufacturers [see CHAR 12/2/24, and CHAR 12/2/25-26]. WSC says that he would need good strong reasons to place orders with foreign firms and that "little stupid attempts to save tuppence" discredit the concept of Free Trade with the working class electorate. Typescript initialled "WC".

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].

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.

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.

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.

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.

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].

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.

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].

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.

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.

Accounts of expenditure on the National Free Trade Lectures. Typescript.

Cuttings on the Free Traders' replies to the case made by the Cotton Trade Tariff Reform Association. Sent with CHAR 2/44/180 2. Stuck together.

Letter from James Caird (107 Jermyn Street, [London]) to WSC asking for acknowledgement of receipt of his cheque for £4000 and commenting on the scheme for Free Trade lectures in one hundred constituencies. Annotated that a receipt was telegraphed, 21 Nov [1910].

Memorandum by the Free Trade Union pointing out that the price of flour controls the price of bread. Typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/44/200.

Leaflet issued by the Free Trade Union claiming that a tax on flour is a tax on bread. Printed. Sent with CHAR 2/44/200.

Leaflet issued by the Free Trade Union claiming that colonial preference requires taxes on a range of foodstuffs. Printed. Sent with CHAR 2/44/200.