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A letter from Sir John T. Davies, 18 Abingdon Street, Westminster, to Lloyd George, 17 May 1923, discussing the latter's financial situation and prospects, including his tax liabilities. ('Private & Secret').

A letter from Major Gwilym Lloyd-George, 18 Abingdon Street, Westminster, to his father D. Lloyd George, 11 February 1926 discussing financial matters.

Letter, 13 September 1935, from Louise Stevenson, Avalon, Churt, to Frances and Muriel Stevenson, giving news of Jennifer and of the Churt estate and of the locality. There is also a note from Jennifer to her mother.

A letter, 27 June 1938, from John Morris, solicitor, Fleet Street, London, to Frances Stevenson relating to the adoption of her daughter Jennifer. Has appeared before the Judge and obtained the Adoption Order. The Order will be lodged with the Superintendent Registrar of Births and will remain a secret document. The birth will now be registered in the Adoption Register.

A fragment of a letter, last page only, attempting to justify her choice an unconventional of life-style i.e. not to live at home with her parents, but to pursue an independent course. Reaffirms her love for her parents.

Letter, 12 March 1947, from Edith Evans, Colwyn Bay, to Countess Lloyd-George, decrying the recent article by A. J. Sylvester in the Sunday Dispatch. Assures her that no-one will take any notice of its contents. The writer's husband used to drive for the Lloyd Georges at Colwyn Bay and at Chatsworth. Is writing this letter unknown to her husband.

Letter, 7 January 1981, from A. J. Sylvester, Corsham, Wiltshire, to Miss Ann Parry. Describes his many afflictions, including cataract. Would like to write a book based on his experiences and his time with Sir Maurice Hankey and Lloyd George. Writer played a key part in the research for Lloyd George's War Memoirs during the 1930's. Much resents that Countess Lloyd-George chose Malcolm Thompson to write the official biography of Lloyd George and double-crossed Sylvester in so doing. Has a very high regard for Jennifer Longford today - 'She is a wonderful woman now, ... She is worth ten times that of Frances'. Frances left no more than £11,000 when she died in 1972 although she was the widow of Lloyd George. He refused to support her plan to establish an agricultural college in north Wales, and the setting up of the Lloyd George Museum at Llanystumdwy was due mainly to the efforts of the recipient. His health and the court case in which he is presently involved.

Letter, 16 February 1983, from A. J. Sylvester to Miss Ann Parry. The radio programme The Principal Private Secretary is to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 the following Tuesday. Would welcome her opinions on it. His health and afflictions.

The text of an interview given by A. J. Sylvester to Ruth Nixon, c. 1984-89. During the course of the interview he reflects mainly on the long relationship between Lloyd George and Frances Stevenson, the role of Dame Margaret, and the recent BBC television series on Lloyd George.

The draft of a lengthy memorandum, dated 1 January 1915, partly in the hand of Lloyd George and partly in the hand of Frances Stevenson, on recruitment numbers during the early stages of the First World War, the impact of trench warfare, the resultant munitions problems, the training of soldiers, military strategy on the eastern and western fronts, and the development of weapons. There are numerous references to the relationship between the War Office and 10 Downing Street.

Cartoon from Punch, 5 December 1923, 'A Former Occupant'. Depicts Baldwin and Asquith at 10 Downing Street.

Cartoon from Punch, 13 January 1926, 'The Diluvians'. Depicts Lloyd George and Sir Alfred Mond in the wake of intense disagreement over new Liberal land policy initiatives.

Cartoon from Punch, 27 January 1926, entitled, 'The very early Cuckoo', linked to an address which Lloyd George had recently delivered to his constituents on the likely outcome of the next general election.

Cartoon from Punch, 2 June 1926, 'Another Hill-top Vision', depicting Lloyd George.

Cartoon from Punch, 21 March 1928, 'The Judgment of Gladys', depicting Lloyd George, Baldwin and Ramsay MacDonald.

Published text of lecture The Private Secretary by Frances Stevenson, published by the Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries.

Opinion of Counsel, 16 June 1950, on the literary and financial rights of Countess Lloyd-George of Dwyfor in relation to the Lloyd George Papers bequeathed to her in 1945.

Press cutting from the Liverpool Daily Post, 11 February 1968, concerning the intention of the Lloyd George family to sell Brynawelon, Criccieth, following the death of Lady Megan Lloyd George in 1966.

Text of a talk 'Memories of David Lloyd George' given by Jennifer Longford to the Lloyd George Society at Llanwrtyd Wells on 8 February 2001. Attached is a press cutting containing Jennifer Longford's obituary published in The Times, 24 March 2012.

Press photograph of a youthful Lloyd George in c. 1879.