Letter from Esther E. Knowles to Lord Pethick-Lawrence
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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.
Note from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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Asks her to make three copies of the accompanying notes (cf. 5/129b), for a (BBC) television interview about Lloyd George.
Letter from Sir Robert Knox to Esther E. Knowles
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Treasury Chambers.—Asks her to hand certain papers (particulars of recommendations to political honours) to the bearer, a Treasury messenger.
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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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.
Letter from Frank Turnbull to Lord Pethick-Lawrence
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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.
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(Marked with an approving note by Esther E. Knowles.)
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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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.
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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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.
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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.
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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.
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Sends birthday greetings, and tries to calculate her age by recalling various early meetings with her.
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—‘Just my love too to go in with Emmeline’s.’
(The day of the month is indistinct.)
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.2.—Describes Lady Pethick-Lawrence’s state of health. Is going to a PEN dinner.
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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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.
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.2.—Proposes a rise in her salary.
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Discusses Lady Pethick-Lawrence’s discontentment, and mentions Gladys and Esther’s forthcoming visit.
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(Marked by F. W. Pethick-Lawrence ‘I have voted in favour of all amendments’, and by Esther E. Knowles ‘noted 5/4/49’.)
Letter from Esther E. Knowles to Lord Pethick-Lawrence
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3 Francis Road, Kenton, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex.—Thanks him for raising her salary, and acknowledges her obligations towards the Pethick-Lawrences.
Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Sends ‘a note in praise of October’ and reflects on his good fortune in the women around him.
Letter from Esther E. Knowles to Lord and Lady Pethick-Lawrence
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Hôtel Cavour, Rue Lafayette, Paris.—Is enjoying her holiday. Describes a meeting with an interesting fellow-traveller, and relates her impressions of France.
Letter from Esther E. Knowles to Lord and Lady Pethick-Lawrence
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Hôtel Cavour, Rue Lafayette, Paris.—Gives an account of her journey to Paris with Madeleine Doty.
Letter from Lady Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Discusses his theories about creation.
Extract from 6/211a (two copies, one incomplete)
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Letter from Lady Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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Fourways, Gomshall, Surrey.—Sends birthday greetings, and commends her abilities.
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Letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Esther E. Knowles
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11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.2.—Commends her handling of matters in his absence.
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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.
Letter from Esther E. Knowles to Lord Pethick-Lawrence
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3 Francis Road, Kenton, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex.—Sends birthday greetings, and reflects on Pethick-Lawrence’s exertions during the past year.