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Office of the Minister of Defence.—Is glad that Pethick-Lawrence was able to attend yesterday’s Indian independence celebrations.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—‘Just looked in on my way to golf to tell e I love [e] lots, to give e great hug, and say I will be here at 5.’

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—‘I want you to have a lovely time at Holmwood … Boy will come on Friday as soon as he can get away.’

13 Carlton House Terrace, S.W.—Invites her and Fred to spend a few days at Ascot before she (Emmeline) goes to Egypt. The differences between Fred’s views and those of herself and her husband have prevented them from being close in the past, but ‘time … has passed on’.

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13 Carlton House Terrace, S.W.
Oct 27

My dear Emmeline

In response to your letter we shall be glad if you & Fred will come down to Ascot next Saturday & stay till Monday or the Saturday after or if neither of these proposals are possible can you run down for the day so that we may see you before you leave for Egypt—

If you come for the day do not come Monday or Tuesday as I am changing the monthly to the permanent nurse on those days

I shall always retain my love for Fred & so will his Uncle, but our thoughts & views have gone in such opposition† directions that intimate intercourse seemed difficult

Time however has passed on—Baby goes on well & you will like to see her & her surroundings before you leave

Believe me

Y[ou]rs affect[ionatel]y
Edith J. Durning-Lawrence

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† Sic.

In the train.—Expresses his desire to make her happy and his faith in their relationships with the outside world and with one another.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Leaves a message of love for her to read when she awakes.

87 Clement’s Inn, E.C.—Reflects on their ‘sweet fragrant’ day together.

‘The Echo’ Office, 19 St Bride Street, Fleet Street, E.C.—Sends his love, and recalls their parting at the station.

(With an envelope. The date is that of the postmark.)

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Sends a greeting to await her at home. Has sent another to Littlehampton.

‘The Echo’ Office, 19 St Bride Street, Fleet Street, E.C.—An anxiety has been removed from his mind. ‘Number thirteen is on the way and he will make us both extra happy.’ Mort managed to catch the train. Asks when she is coming up tomorrow.

[Cornwall.]—Has sent her a letter from Carbis Bay. They (he and Percy) intend to visit Falmouth on Sunday.

Rose Cottage.—Reflects on their enjoyable summer holiday together.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Is missing her and looking forward to seeing her again. Has seen Edith Ellis, and been on the moor with Percy.

‘In the cab.’—Sends his love, and wishes her goodnight.

(The date has been struck through.)

In the train.—The thought of her has sustained him through a cold day. Sends his love.

‘The Echo’ Office, London.—Refers to the progress of work at The Echo and his plans for the winter.

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“The Echo” Office, London

Beliebte

Just to send a greeting for the morning & to hope e will have slep’ well. Quite April weather has prevailed—what a long word to write in a letter to Mumsey I might hay been giving a press statement here, but boy has been happy, & thinking sweet things of his mumsey. All going along in regular order here, my great big baby of a double machine to which I wanted to give a turn, rolled along capitally without a break, Shepherd off to Croydon—an “Echo Inspector”, Glanze {1} the new man off to Erith thirsting to try his hand at it alone as he himself said, My Lord Duggins immensely self satisfied & contemptuous of all leg {1} work in starting Echo sales in furren parts meaning the Countree, Percy enveloped in the T U congress, Penrice the city inspector back pink & blooming from his holiday & all & many & in various occupations vigorous. But when work not on, Boy thinking of Mumsey & making plans for winter; what a ripping time we are going to have Beloved you & I; Boy going to take care of e right well & make e comfy & jolly for Boy do love e so.

Boy think it would jolly to have boys’ club, Boy make it hum {1}.

Boy finds Ada put your letters inside the box with your dress which I brought down on Saturday.

Boy send love & kisses about 100; 1 kiss for Dot ½ a kiss for Sister Mary ½ a one for all the others & all the rest for Mumsey

Her Own

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{1} Reading uncertain.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Wishes she were with him.

‘The Echo’ Office, London.—Is planning to come to Littlehampton tomorrow afternoon. He went to ‘The Business’ (Maison Espérance?) this afternoon.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—Is thinking of her and missing her.

[Dorking.]—Sends his love.

The Mascotte, Holmwood, Surrey.—Writes a brief message as she lies asleep on the morning of her birthday. Reflects on the progress of their relationship since ‘the day of Regent’s Park’ nearly half a year ago.

(Undated.)

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Expresses sentiments of love and hope at Easter.

87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.—At today’s meeting they discussed the coercive measures introduced in the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, and it was agreed to form an unofficial committee to receive information from South Africa and act in concert with the Dutch.

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87 Clement’s Inn, W.C.

Beloved

Just going to bed, I see the stars are out & I think that will mean my Mumsey will sleep well. I kiss this at the foot {1}.

Courtney, Lehman†, Gooch & F Harrison and others were at the Mackarnesses this afternoon. One of the things Fischer talked about was the Peace Reservation Act which is a kind of stringent coercion Act enforced by Milner in the Transvaal & O R C {2} and prevents a man from saying or writing anything of which the Govt does not approve. It appears there is not much to be done but to protest.

The principal thing we discussed was the possibility of forming some sort of unofficial Committee which might receive information from S. Africa with a view to using it. How far could it act in concert with the Dutch in the T & O R C & with the Dutch Party in Cape C. We formed ourselves into a kind of unofficial body, which I regard more as as† bureau of information than anything else.

Mrs Mackarness was interested in J R M {4}, & I suggested they shd come to dine here with them some day, which she thought very pleasant. So I suggest Tuesday fortnight. Mumsey will be fit as anything by then; & I don’t think we have engagement. I have fixed up provisionally with the Ms {3} and unless there is anything to the contrary, will you send off enclosed.

Some time later I should like to ask the Bunces {5}.

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{1} There is a cross at the foot of the page.

{2} Orange River Colony.

{3} Mackarnesses.

{4} James Ramsay MacDonald.

{5} Reading uncertain.

† Sic.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—His talk with her has raised his spirits.

(Place of writing not indicated.)—‘You will have my other little letter from the train, and I will write you more tomorrow before I go to the Cadburys.’

(Place of writing not indicated.)—Sends a loving message on their wedding morning.

(Undated. The Pethick-Lawrences were married on 2 Oct. 1901.)

(Written on what appears to be part of the same envelope as 6/1a. ‘1902–3’ was probably inserted later.)

(The envelope is marked ‘Letters from Fred 1902 & 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. & 8’, and also bears a poem beginning ‘The happy day day is here at last’.)

(Written on part of an envelope addressed to F. W. Pethick-Lawrence, postmarked 5 Mar. 1941.)

Newark.—Encloses a list of tools in his possession, and asks for help in valuing them. Will not be able to come to London on the suggested date. Has been invited to a fête at Grantham to commemorate the opening of the railway.

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Newark
22d May

My dear Lawrence,

The accompanying is a list of a portion of the Tools I have here & I have to send in my Stock papers immediately with the price attached as I am very far from being up in such Matters & knowing you to have them at your finger ends. I should feel greatly obliged if you would attach a price to any you can.—Of course you will scarce be able to do all without seeing the things themselves, & I do not expect you to be aware of the state they are in but to suppose everything new, & if doing so you can tell me the value of any of the Articles in the list I shall feel greatly indebted as it will show me how far my own views are correct.—

I regret to say I do not see any chance of my having urgent business in Town to bring me up on the 27th.—The Railway here is to open on the 15th June, & I shall have regular pushing {1} work to get ready. There is to be a grand fete given at Grantham to the Directors &c.—& look Myself & Sister are asked.

Return me the list before Saturday at latest. | & Believe me with kind regards to yr brother.

Ever yrs Faithfully | great haste.
J. Phillips

A. Lawrence Esqr.

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{1} Reading uncertain.