3 Francis Road, Kenton, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex.—Thanks him for providing for her future, and reflects on her long association with the Pethick-Lawrences.
Asks her to make three copies of the accompanying notes (cf. 5/129b), for a (BBC) television interview about Lloyd George.
Treasury Chambers.—Asks her to hand certain papers (particulars of recommendations to political honours) to the bearer, a Treasury messenger.
3 The Clock House, Nether Stowey, Somerset.—Has discussed with Elsa and Kathleen the possibility of his helping to pay for the education of their children.
Treasury Chambers.—Has been at the Treasury for some time (having moved from the Commonwealth Relations Office), and will therefore forward Pethick-Lawrence’s letter to Sir Gilbert Laithwaite. His eldest son is in hospital.
(Marked with an approving note by Esther E. Knowles.)
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Gladys’s mother has died. Emmeline’s health has improved. Discusses arrangements for their stay at Burford. Is glad Esther is enjoying Austria.
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Refers to Emmeline’s health and that of various friends. The CPA meeting will probably be over in time for many of them to attend the Beer(?) service.
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Emmeline is well today, but her health is declining. Refers to ‘EK2’s’ leg trouble and to provisional arrangements for the celebrations of 12 and 26 May.
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Emmeline enjoyed Tom and Denise’s visit, but she remains dangerously ill. Will try to come to London for an engagement. Has posted an article to the Sunday Graphic.
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Sends birthday greetings, and tries to calculate her age by recalling various early meetings with her.
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—‘Just my love too to go in with Emmeline’s.’
(The day of the month is indistinct.)
11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.2.—Describes Lady Pethick-Lawrence’s state of health. Is going to a PEN dinner.
West Braynes, Wiveliscombe.—The Wilkinsons are selling Tile House. Is reading a book about Florence Nightingale. Refers to Emmeline’s calipers and to forthcoming engagements.
11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.2.—Proposes a rise in her salary.
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Discusses Lady Pethick-Lawrence’s discontentment, and mentions Gladys and Esther’s forthcoming visit.
(Marked by F. W. Pethick-Lawrence ‘I have voted in favour of all amendments’, and by Esther E. Knowles ‘noted 5/4/49’.)
3 Francis Road, Kenton, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex.—Thanks him for raising her salary, and acknowledges her obligations towards the Pethick-Lawrences.
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Sends ‘a note in praise of October’ and reflects on his good fortune in the women around him.
Hôtel Cavour, Rue Lafayette, Paris.—Is enjoying her holiday. Describes a meeting with an interesting fellow-traveller, and relates her impressions of France.
Hôtel Cavour, Rue Lafayette, Paris.—Gives an account of her journey to Paris with Madeleine Doty.
Gresham Hotel, Dublin.
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Discusses his theories about creation.
Fourways (Gomshall, Surrey).
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Sends birthday greetings, and commends her abilities.
Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Sends a Christmas present, and thanks her for her friendship.
11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.2.—Commends her handling of matters in his absence.
Royal Hotel, Ventnor.—Hopes she has recovered from her illness. He has received many complimentary letters on his retirement. Discusses arrangements in connection with her work.
3 Francis Road, Kenton, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex.—Sends birthday greetings, and reflects on Pethick-Lawrence’s exertions during the past year.