- A 18/24.
- File
- 1906, Nov. 24.
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to the chairman of the National Liberal Club managing committee, accepting the invitation to become chairman of the committee.
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to the chairman of the National Liberal Club managing committee, accepting the invitation to become chairman of the committee.
Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to T. W. David,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Continues to be genuinely interested in politics and is at present engaged in important work which will be of service to the Liberal party. Relates his services to the Liberal party in South Glamorgan between 1885 and 1890. But electoral success led to 'a sense of security ... inertness and indifference'. Is well aware of the defects and problems of party government but has faith in the future of the Liberal Party. Defeat in 1895 was 'the bitterest disappointment of my political life'. Quotes from his letter to Blandy Jenkins of 23 October 1895 (A 11/6), a letter which was never made public. It was alleged during the 1895 election campaign that A. J. Williams was 'responsible for the stopping of the Dinas Colliery', a 'wicked and malicious statement'. Relates the true story.
Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to Rt Hon. Alfred Emmott MP,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Encloses an article on 'Constitutional evolution' and the draft of a Bill 'for constituting a Senate of the United Kingdom' (A 5/16), together with a letter from Lord Courtney. Has not attempted to influence Eliot Crawshay Williams's political views.
Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to Lord Carrington,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Now wishes to resign the two offices he holds in the National Liberal Club. The Club has met with much success and has assisted the Liberal party. The various committees have performed their duties well. It is vital to increase the membership of the Liberal Party. Is grateful for the kindness he has received.
Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to J. T. Parry,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Is not prepared under any circumstances to 'retrieve the disaster of 1895'. Sacrificed his seat because, '... I would not for the sake of popularity, play fast and loose with my party & with my convictions as to the manner in which the real interests of Wales could be best served.' Would in any event not contemplate an invitation which was not unanimous.
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to George Whiteley, enclosing a copy of a brief statement (A 18/27) on the history of the National Liberal Club. Pays tribute to the 'energy and ability' of those who acted on A. J. Williams's suggestion to establish the club. Has agreed to become chairman of the managing committee but has reservations.
Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to Donald Murray,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Thanks for the resolution of the general committee and the invitation to dinner.
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Copy of F1 with amendments by A. J. Williams and endorsed by him, 'With Mr Rogers' corrections',
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Pamphlet.
Copy of entries in the Executrix Pass Book, together with a note on the payment of estate duties,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Copy of death certificate of Rose Harriette Thompson Williams,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Copy of broker's note concerning the sale of stock for Walter Coffin and Arthur Morgan, executors of the estate of Richard Price Williams, together with a note from Arthur Morgan to Leonard Williams.
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Copy of agreement between William David Rhys of Garth Celyn, Merthyrmawr Road, Bridgend, furniture dealer, and David William Rhys and Mabel Elsie Rhys of The Woodlands, Corntown Road, Ewenny, Bridgend, furniture dealer, for the transfer of all the estate and interest of William David Rhys in business and properties in Bridgend.
Copy of A 5/8 pasted on paper,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,