14 Heath Mansions, Hampstead Grove, N.W.3.—Expresses support for Pethick-Lawrence’s outburst at the (Cecil Houses) Finance Committee meeting (see 2/30).
14 Heath Mansions, Hampstead Grove, N.W.3.—He may have to leave the (Cecil Houses) Finance Committee meeting early in order to attend a meeting of the Mermaid Theatre Trust.
14 Heath Mansions, Hampstead Grove, N.W.3.—Is glad that the last (Cecil Houses) Finance Committee meeting concluded amicably (see 2/31). Will attend on the 16th.
14 Heath Mansions, Hampstead Grove, N.W.3.—Sends a wedding gift. The Cecil Houses Council has decided to implement Pethick-Lawrence’s suggestions.
Encloses correspondence with Mrs Gordon Phillips (of the Cecil Houses Finance Committee). Is dissatisfied with her behaviour and that of Mrs Chesterton. Wishes to discuss the matter with him.
Has settled his disagreement with Mrs Phillips and Mrs Chesterton, and has discovered the precise nature of Curry’s dealings with regard to certain stocks.
Gives an account of yesterday’s (Cecil Houses) Finance Committee meeting, which concluded amicably.
Has approved the draft minutes of the last (Cecil Houses) Finance Committee meeting. Encloses copies of correspondence with Mrs Gordon Phillips and Mrs Chesterton. He spent Christmas in Somerset, suffering from influenza.