House of Cromar, Tarland, Aberdeenshire - Has not had an opportunity to ask H.R.H. the Duchess of York if she would accept Lady Frazer's book; as so many want to send presents to her and the little princess, there are strict rules on the subject.
Saw article on front page of Daily Telegraph about 'Princesses' first tube journey'; would like Sraffa to read it and cut it out if he can; 'It's incredible!'.
Advises the procedure to be followed by those attending the dedication of the American Memorial Chapel in St Paul’s Cathedral.
(A slip cut from a larger document.)
"The Loyal and Dutiful Address of the Master, Fellows and Scholars of Trinity College, Cambridge To Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother” in sympathy for her loss.
121 Ashley Gardens, Westminster, S.W.1.—Looks forward to meeting Helen. Has been ill in bed after a sea voyage. Replies to his queries about the presentation of his new wife (to the Queen) at a garden-party.
121 Ashley Gardens, Westminster, S.W.1.—Clarifies her party’s transport arrangements for the royal garden-party.
2-4 Brittons Court, Whitefriars Street, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4.—Asks him to contribute a message for inclusion in a supplement to be published on the occasion of the Queen’s visit to India.
Sandringham, Norfolk - Lord Wigram has asked him to say Princess Elizabeth is very pleased to accept the French book she sent her; his Majesty's engagements will not permit him to see Sir James in the near future, and is unable to accept the invitation to Sir James' birthday party on January 26th.
Sends a message from Pethick-Lawrence for publication in a supplement commemorating the Queen’s visit to India (see 2/191b-c).
Palace of Holyroodhouse. - 'I hand these new colours' to the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards.
'I thank your Majesty... for the honour which you have bestowed upon us...'
21 Oct. 1948 at the conferment on Her Majesty The Queen of the honorary degree of Doctor of Law
6 June 1948 at the installation of Lord Adrian as Chancellor of the University
An invitation to a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on 25 July 1968.
145 Piccadilly W.1. - The Duchess of York wishes to thank her for her 'Victor et Victorine', a present for Princess Elizabeth.
8 letters and 2 fragments of letters, from:
- Ramsay Macdonald, 6 Mar. 1914
- James Balfour, 8 Jan. 1920
- Lord Haldane, 4 May 1924
- E. Rutherford, 20 June 1925, accepting congratulations for his Order of Merit
- Albert, the future George VI, 26 Apr. 1926, accepting congratulations on the birth of his daughter Elizabeth
- Lord Cecil, 9 Sept. 1927
- Stanley Baldwin, 30 May 1930
- Lord Halifax, 8 Jan. 1941, will take a letter to Butler's brother, will be happy to see one of the family 'after working with Rab so long'
- two fragments signed by Stanley Baldwin and Lord Grey