15 Aug 1907 Two letters from Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (Coombe Abbey, Coventry, [Warwickshire]) to 4th Lord Craven, one asking for Craven's agreement to be put forward for the appointment of Master of the Horse in the King's household, the other informing him that some one else is to be appointed.

Letter from Judge Henry Stanger (New Court, Temple [London]) to WSC saying that although he would like to serve the Home Office, he wants to retain the positions of Recorder for Nottingham and County Court Judge which he will hold until June 1911. Signed manuscript annotated "Stanger". Covering letter at CHAR 12/2/53.

Letter from Sir Rufus Isaacs [later Lord Reading] (Grand Hotel Klinger, Marienbad [Germany, later Marianske Lazne, Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic and Slovakia]) to WSC recommending H H Haldinstein for appointment to the Recordership of Kingston-upon-Thames [Surrey]. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 12/2/76.

Copy of a letter from a Home Office official to Sir Rufus Isaacs (later Lord Reading) acknowledging receipt of his letter [see CHAR 12/2/75] recommending H H Haldinstein for the post of Recorder of Kingston-upon-Thames [Surrey], and pointing out that the power to make this appointment lies with the local authority. Unsigned typescript.

Letter from [Captain Charles] Fitzclarence (41 Ovington Square, Pont Street [London]) to WSC asking him to "give... favourable consideration" to his application for the post of Commissioner in the Metropolitan Police. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 12/2/80.

Letter from Nellie Melba (Ritz Hotel [London]) to WSC asking him to help Captain [Charles] Fitzclarence with his application for the post of Chief Constable [Commissioner] in the Metropolitan Police. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 12/2/79.

Letter from Lewis Harcourt [First Commissioner of Works] (Nuneham Park, Oxford) to WSC about the appointment of a Deputy Chairman of the London [Quarter] Sessions. He is concerned that Alan Lawrie might be appointed to the post rather than Arthur Spokes (Recorder of Reading [Berkshire]) whom he considers better qualified. Signed typescript, annotated by Edward Marsh.

Letter from Alexander Murray, Master of Elibank [later Lord Murray of Elibank] (Midlothian Liberal Association, 95 Princes Street, Edinburgh [Scotland]) to Edward Marsh, asking him to remind WSC that he recommended Lord Ilkeston's son [Balthazar Foster, later 2nd Lord Ilkeston] for the position of magistrate in Birmingham, and Captain Major Sholto Douglas for a position in the Metropolitan Police. Signed manuscript, annotated by Edward Marsh.

Letter from William Waugh (6 Pump Court, Temple [London]) replying to a Home Office official, asking him to thank WSC for the honour [the position of Recordership of Middlesborough] conferred on him by King George V. Signed manuscript.

Letter from Sir William Robson [formerly Attorney General] (26 Eaton Square [London]) to WSC recommending Ryland Adkins for the position of Recorder of Nottingham, on grounds of his experience and character. Signed manuscript.

Letter from Ryland Adkins (Milton, Northampton) to WSC thanking him for a letter recording his intention to appoint him as [Recorder of] Nottingham [when Henry Stanger resigns], saying that he will make an appointment to see Stanger as soon as possible and will inform WSC of the results. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 12/3/9.

Letter from Ryland Adkins (Milton, Northampton) to Edward Marsh thanking him for his letter sent with a letter from WSC, saying that he will make an appointment to see Stanger as soon as possible and will inform WSC of the results. Adkins assures Marsh that [WSC's] letter will only be shown to those from whom he is seeking advice on how to approach Stanger. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 12/3/8.

Page from the Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury containing an article entitled "An Alderman Gone Wrong" which discusses Alderman Salvidge's actions regarding the post of Stipendiary Magistrate in Liverpool, alleging that he was motivated by the fear that the position might be filled by a Liberal, despite the fact that the present Liberal Government has not been influenced by nepotism in making appointments. Covering letter at CHAR 12/3/24.

Copy of the Police Review and Parade Gossip containing two marked articles relating to nominations for the King's medal submitted for approval by the Home Secretary, and a collecting fund established for the relief of Ex-Inspector [John] Syme. Covering note at CHAR 12/7/2.

Letter from Lionel Lindsay, Chief Constable of Glamorgan (Canton, Cardiff, Glamorgan [Wales]) to WSC thanking him for recommending him for the King's Medal. He mentions the likelihood that striking miners at the Clydach Vale Colliery [Glamorgan] will attempt to obstruct colliers who have volunteered to work there, and that the Police will protect the latter with military assistance. Signed manuscript.

Letter from Sir John French [later Lord Ypres] (22 North Audley Street, Grosvenor Square [London]) to WSC thanking him for his action in the "case of the new Recorder of Brighton [East Sussex]". Signed manuscript.

Telegram from Eustace Fiennes [Eustace Twisleton- Wykeham-Fiennes] to [WSC] marked "confidential" asking for help in securing the vacant position of [Lieutenant] Governor of Jersey [Channel Islands]. [Manuscript].

Letter from Eustace Fiennes [Eustace Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes] (Cavalry Club, 127 Piccadilly [London]) to [WSC] marked "confidential" asking for help in securing the vacant position of [Lieutenant] Governor of Jersey [Channel Islands]. [Signed manuscript].