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Papers of William George, Criccieth, consisting of his personal and family correspondence, diaries and notes, 1881-1960, and papers relating to his publications and public life (including political, legal, religious and Welsh cultural material), 1883-1958, together with diaries, 1881-1915, of Richard Lloyd ('Uncle Lloyd'), and a considerable amount of correspondence and other papers relating to members of the George family, the Lloyd family and the Lloyd George family, 1766-1981. Of particular interest is a very substantial group of papers of David Lloyd George, including: correspondence with William George, mostly 1886-1918; diaries, 1878-1892; letters from prominent politicians, 1879-1913; other letters, including many to family members, 1883-1928; letters from his secretaries, 1906-1963; and working drafts and notes in preparation for his speeches.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Is in conference with the French. The Russians and the Italians are to join in the following day.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. In progress at the moment is a conference of the Munitions Ministers of Russia, France, Italy and Butano. Is very busy.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Is very busy. Lord Derby's figures are 'full of froth which will [be] blown away by the first breath'. The statistics on married men munitions workers are 'all in for swank'.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Merry Christmas. Is very busy. 'Lle ofnadwy ydyw'r lle hwn a dyma borth uffern'.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Bob Pencarth and Bob Penbont. Received a letter the previous week from Jack, Brynhir Arms, from Australia.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Thanks for congratulations on his 53rd birthday. Is working in the office that day.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Is making satisfactory progress. Is receiving encouraging letters from Dick and Gwilym. Has received no letters from Criccieth.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The funeral of Russell Rea, 'un o'm hen gyfeillion puraf'. Is glad that the old gang was beaten at Criccieth.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Is leaving for Walton Heath. Dined with L.C.J. last night in order to meet Colonel House (cofidant to President Wilson) who had just returned from Berlin and Paris. There is no prospect of peace - 'Germans cannot give up all the vast territories they have conquered'. Is to dine with Asquith, Balfour, Grey and Colonel House on Monday.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Is unaware of developments as he has no time to go to the House. Has to 'stick to [his] job here until the goods are fully delivered'. Kitchener reports general satisfaction from the front.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Meetings all day. Plans to have a break of three or four days so as to face the following week in top form. Is solving urgent problems.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. Is leaving for Walton Heath for a rest. Has thousands of papers to read. Dick is now able to return to his work 'repaired & renewed'.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. The Verdun battle seems to be proceeding well, but the outcome remains highly uncertain. 'If the Germans are checked it will be the most serious defeat yet inflicted on them'.

Written at 6 Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Is very busy. Hears that the French generals are very pleased with the position.