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Written at Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells. Has heard from a very intelligent boy from Caernarfon that twenty votes are being lost because of W. J. Williams conducting the cases in the court at Caernarfon - 'hollol inept'. The next day a large number of objections and good claims come up, but poor advocacy in the court could cost thirty of these. Begs William George to go to the court. Has been advised it would be unwise for him [D. Lloyd George] to go there. Legal cases. 'A myn siarad dros y blaid'.

Written at Gwalia House, Llandrindod Wells. Had promised Dr G. B. Clarke MP to visit Scotland and address a meeting at Aberdeen. Has now received an enigmatic telegram from Clarke and is at a loss what to do. Clarke 'is a very wealthy fellow & as he talks of starting an evening paper in London. I should like to be well in with him'. Believes Clarke would like him [D. Lloyd George] to address meetings in his constituency. 'I am in a dickens of a fix'.

Written at Gwalia Hotel, Llanrindod Wells. 'Wedi glanio ein dau yn ddiogel. Balchder mawr gan bawb ein gweled yma'. There is to be a public meeting the following evening.

Written at Gwalia Hotel, Llandrindod Wells. 'Llwyddiant mawr ydyw'r gynhadledd. Cariais boreu heddyw yn gwyneb gwrthwynebiad cryf benderfyniad chwyldroadol yn ffafr ymreolaeth all round'. Changed only a few words to please Thomas Gee. 'I fairly rushed the Council by as final reply. Some of them didn't like it & they'll like it less tomorrow but they had to vote for it'. Includes a note from Margaret Lloyd-George, '... Dim ond gogio altro ddaru'r brawd a siaradodd yn benigamp. ... Pawb wedi colli mewn admiration o'i oratory a'r wraig nid y lleiaf'.

Written at Gwalia Hotel Ltd., Llandrindod Wells. All has gone well. Saw Haydn last night at Church Stretton with his brother and Sylvester Horne.

Written at 'Groglith', Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. Is departing. William George should write the following day to the Post Office at Killarney and to Galway on Sunday and Monday. Then returns to this hotel.

Written at Grogarth, Acton. The success of the meeting at Poplar. Has been playing golf that day. Is accompanied by Sir Alfred Thomas.

Written at Green Hotel, Loch Leven, Kinross. Conway - 'The Boroughs may not be disfranchised after all & victories are won by weakening the resisting spirit of the enemy as well as by encouraging your own troops. The effect of recent events in Conway may be somewhat obliterated by the lapse of time but they cannot altogether be wiped out. I could see the Mayor was impressed very considerably'. Has not heard from Uncle Lloyd.

Written at Grasgarth, Acton. The Christmas weather and a walk with R. O. Davies. Ellis may forget Pwllheli and needs reminding. The first draft of the Disestablishment Bill has been prepared - 'It is now in Asquith's hands. The secret has been very well kept, hasn't it?' May have to go down to the by-election in Stanhope's constituency, but refused to go to Accrington. Will attend the Monday meeting. Family news.

Includes a note from Margaret Lloyd-George: '... Mae Dafydd yn mendio yn iawn ag yn dechreu fy ordro fi o gwmpas. Mae yn meddwl mae [sic] ef yw yr unig un claf yn y lle'.

Written at Grasgarth. 'So Colwyn was not deemed worthy of a prize!' Has come down to recruit with Herbert Lewis and Ellis Griffith. The Rating Bill comes on in the Commons the following week; has fifteen new amendments to put down. 'My experience in Carson's office stands me in excellent stead over this business'.

Written at Grant Hótel des Bains, Lido-Venise. The motor tour and the weather. Is pondering the problem of local taxation. Would like William George's help to ascertain how mansions are rated compared with shops; he should ensure that parks are included.

Written at Grand Hotel, Eastbourne. Has been playing golf with R. O. Davies. Plans to spend the afternoon reflecting on his Scottish speeches. Met the MP for Eastbourne last night; he 'strongly deprecated' Balfour's remaining in office and believed an early dissolution of parliament was likely if Hampstead went wrong. Is sanguine that the Liberals may win the Hampstead by-election, although, 'A villa suburb like Hampstead is no place for a revolution & nothing short would wipe out such a majority in 3 years'. Wishes that 'some big man would speak on the other side' which would make easier the preparation of speeches. Alfred Thomas's action has been entered for trial, and he [D. Lloyd George] is thus unable to leave for his holiday until late November, 'But I must get it or the Session will inevitably break me down. I must get back my lost blood. My voice is better than it ever was'.

Written at Grand Hotel, Eastbourne. Has been for a drive to see Pevensey Castle. Has spent a couple of hours last evening preparing his Kirkaldy speech and a further two hours of the same on Beachy Head this morning. Is quite pleased with his speech.

Written at Grand Hotel Victoria, E Wessinger, 'Monday evening'. Has received letters from William George and Captain Thomas Iorwerth. Will write to the Postmaster General the following day. Legal matters. The weather.

Written at Grand Hotel Victoria, E. Wessinger, Beatenberg. The fortunes of Lloyd George and George - 'Be exceedingly careful of the cases we now take. Avoid doubtful cases - that is cases where the result is doubtful. ... Greed of sweeping everything into the office would be fatal'. Describes the locality - 'an infinite variety of scenery at every turn - a perfect kaleidoscope'.

Written at Grand Hotel Victoria, E. Wessinger, Beatenberg. Roberts v Jones and legal matters. Describes the local scenery and his holiday 'snoozing & reading Ruskin. Both of them highly delightful occupations in their way, both also highly restful'. May be forced to return to London by the collapse of the Evicted Tenants Bill. Could William George send a £5 note 'as I may be short of cash'.

Written at Grand Hotel Victoria, E. Wessinger, Beatenberg. Is travelling over the Brunig Pass to Lucerne. Describes their journey. Thanks for the £5 note. Legal matters. William George's proposed visit to Ireland. Addendum - 'Just arrived Lucerne'.

Written at Grand Hotel Victoria, E. Wessinger, Beatenberg. Has just walked the seven and a half miles down to Interlaken - 'charming walk'. Is to leave Beatenberg the following day.