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Is not connected with the award of honours, but will testify to the services A. J. Williams has rendered to the Liberal Party. Photocopy.

Is pleased A. J. Williams appreciates the Bill which will prove to be 'a real working measure'. Hopes A. J. Williams will visit the Lobby more frequently in future. See A 2/11 for A. J. Williams's letter.

Discusses A. J. Williams's 'grouped constituency plan', which he thinks has many weaknesses, but approves of the Alternative Vote. Believes the House of Commons should be 'free & ungagged'.

Thanks for help in the election.

Has read A. J. Williams's draft bill on parliamentary reform and comments on its provisions. Domestic news.

Is sorry to learn of A. J. Williams's illness. The scenes in the House of Lords have been 'pathetic', and the Tories appear 'ridiculous'. See A 2/18 for A. J. Williams's letter.

Has discussed Eliot Crawshay Williams with Lloyd George: how perfectly he does his work, and how well he stands with the Chancellor & other cabinet ministers. Eliot Crawshay Williams's future is sure to be brilliant. See A 2/19 for reply.

Encloses a dividend warrant. Is now very ill.

Thanks for permission to make use of the correspondence between Lord Shelburne and Dr Price which is accepted. Would like to meet to discuss matters.

Is glad A. J. Williams approves of the County Cricket Club. Tonight's meeting was successful.

Invitation to call to discuss the proposed Club.

Is unable to attend the Federation meetings on the 16th and 18th.

There are further copies of correspondence from A. J. Williams in Classes A13 and A18.

A. J. Williams is likely to be invited to stand as the Liberal candidate for the new Llandaff division of Glamorganshire. Gwylim [sic] Williams of Miskin Mawr, the County Court Judge for the Mid-Wales circuit, is a committed Liberal and is anxious to assist the Liberal cause in an election campaign. But he is also anxious not to act inconsistently with his status as a judge. See A 1/17 for reply.

Is delighted with the Bill. Gives his views on the land question. See A 1/125 for reply.

Has sent a statement concerning the National Liberal Club to H. J. Gladstone's successor in Parliament. A. J. Williams became chairman of the Management Committee reluctantly, but has received no official 'mark of approval' from the Liberal Party. Feels sure that he is worthy of some recognition. A 2/13 also includes a copy in the hand of A. J. Williams of a letter from H. J. Gladstone to A. J. Williams, 12 January 1907, sympathising with his plight and promising to assist if he is able. Is prepared to contact the Prime Minister.

A. J. Williams did his best to assist Sir William Harcourt in the passage of the Death Duties Act. Discusses details of his personal estate. Attached is a press cutting discussing the operation of the Death Duties Act.

Encloses cheque for £25. See A 1/138 for reply.

Cannot attend the dinner to Mr Carnegie on 1 June. A. J. Williams has been suffering from a complaint of the mouth and throat. Eliot Crawshay Williams's career. Takes an interest in Carnegie's career. See A 1/142 for reply.

Is disappointed that his (A. J. Williams's) services to the Liberal Party and to Wales have not received some recognition. Outlines his descent from Oliver Cromwell.