(Text as A3/15/1–3. This is Austen Chamberlain’s copy of the telegram intended to be discussed at the Cabinet Committee on 20 December 1921. Cf. A3/18.)
24 Queen Anne’s Gate, S.W.— Thanks him for his letter explaining the position. He does not think the differentiation between cotton Customs and Excise Duties in India could ever be prevented, and as it has been done it does not matter. But he does not… read more
(Draft of A3/21/2. Cf. A3/22/3.)
Includes correspondence between Thomson and A. N. Chamberlain re Thomson's resignation as a member of the University Grants Committee, 27 October 1923.
Curzon and Chamberlain agree to the draft telegram [see A3/10/9]. Asks for his authority to send it without further discussion in Cabinet.
(Carbon copy.)
Informs Sidgwick that his friend Chamberlain 'is thinking of sending his son to Trinity, and asks Sidgwick about the procedure involved. Asks if there has been 'any new light lately on the twin sovereign mysteries of Being and Value'. Regrets that he is… read more
From Arthur B. Cane, Austen Chamberlain, Ernest R. Debenham, Frank Gillson, L. N. Guillemard, Stanley M. Leathes, Theodore Morison, F. S. Oliver, Arthur Platt, W. A. Raleigh, R. Ll. B. Rathbone, A. H. Smith, H. Babington Smith, H. F. Stewart, Arthur H.… read more
State Government House, Melbourne.—Has received his letter of 1 April. Asks who Geoffrey is marrying. Is surprised, in view of the ‘ministerial reconstruction’, that Montagu made light of the rumours of a coalition Government. It is speculated locally… read more
House of Commons.—Is grateful for what Pethick-Lawrence and the Chancellor (Snowden) have agreed to do for free libraries.
Includes 7 pp photocopied typescript inscribed 'Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on receiving a deputation in regard to the Superannuation of University teachers on June 17th 1920'.
Summarises the contents of A3/22/2. He does not know why A3/21/2 did not reach Reading before he made his speech, as it was despatched with every arrangement for priority.
(Typed. Headed in error ‘Telegram from Secretary of State to Viceroy’.)
11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1.—He has been unable to get a decision from the Prime Minister tonight. The Prime Minister says he must have time to consider a Cabinet, and it was not possible to press him further, as two or three men not in the… read more
44: 27 Feb 1903, offering appointment as secretary to the Post Office, with copy of Babington Smith's letter of acceptance, 4 Mar 1903.
Thanks him for his letter, but stresses that he must reply to Reading today, as he is due to meet the deputation on the 21st. If the Government is not prepared to authorise Reading, he supposes he must advise him that he has not been able to get a… read more
10 Downing Street, London, S.W.1.—The Cabinet is busy discussing reparations, and a question of such importance as that raised by Reading [see A3/15/1–3] cannot be settled in the middle of another discussion; but the Prime Minister has agreed to hold a… read more
8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Will certainly vote at the Athenaeum this afternoon; would have put his name on Mr Clifton's card if he had known beforehand. He and Caroline were glad to see Bessie and 'much interested in the plans of the house'. Sees the "… read more
8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Went to vote for Mr Clifton on Monday morning, but he was not up for election this week; will check again this week; 'never quite certain when a name comes on'. Agrees with Robert about strategy, and is glad Liberal leaders… read more
Includes minutes of the Third Meeting of the Panel of Advisors for Broadcast National Lectures, which were held at Savoy Hill, London, 12 June 1930.
Includes a letter from A.N. Shaw of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, re his memorial lecture on Rutherford. A reprint of the lecture titled 'Rutherford at McGill' is attached.
Extract, quoting from letter from J. A. Chamberlain to J. P. Smith. Copy in the hand of Susan Emma Smith.
India Office, Whitehall, S.W.1.—Sends copies of A3/10/5–8 and gives the text of a telegram he proposes to send to the Viceroy assuring him of the Government’s confidence. Urges Lloyd George to use his influence to prevent a debate on India in the House,… read more
India Office, London, S.W.1.—Sends, for Mr [Austen] Chamberlain’s information, a copy of a telegram from the Viceroy to Mr Montagu.
(Typed, with handwritten alterations. Used for transmission.)