Letter from William G. C. Gladstone, Hawarden Castle,
- A1/195.
- Ffeil
- 1906, Dec 4.
Cannot attend the meeting at Hawarden on 10th December. John Herbert Lewis is welcome to stay at the Castle that night.
50 canlyniad gyda gwrthrychau digidol Dangos canlyniadau gyda gwrthrychau digidol
Letter from William G. C. Gladstone, Hawarden Castle,
Cannot attend the meeting at Hawarden on 10th December. John Herbert Lewis is welcome to stay at the Castle that night.
Letter from John Rowland, Cardiff,
Has received no reply concerning the Chancellor's decision on grants for the Welsh colleges. Understood John Herbert Lewis was to see Barstow on Saturday. Recommends John Herbert Lewis to see Llewelyn Davies on Monday. 'It would be most disappointing to the Welsh people if their wishes with respect to increased grants are not complied with in this year's estimates'.
Letter from T. F. Roberts, Aberystwyth,
Suggests Professor Michael Sadler might be a member of the proposed committee of advice on the Welsh university college grants. He would be likely to be sympathetic.
Letter from Owen M. Edwards, Cardiff,
Is sorry for Sir Piers Mostyn. The school should not be recognized unless it is the wish of the Flintshire Education Authority. Hopes to meet John Herbert Lewis at the Commons. 'I am working very steadily now at my new duties - I have only just got rid of the old'.
Letter from Frank Edwards, Dresden,
Describes Berlin. Has now settled at Dresden.
Letter from D. Lloyd George, Caerwys,
'Am attending Cardiff Convention. Look out for this week British Weekly'. Telegram.
Letter from William G. C. Gladstone,
Cannot attend the annual meeting of the Welsh National Liberal Council at Rhyl. Is working very hard for the schools.
Letter from S. T. Evans, House of Commons,
A re-election is necessary. Could John Herbert Lewis issue the writ?.
Letter from Robert H. H. [--], 10 Downing St,
Was shocked to hear of the tragic death of John Herbert Lewis's brother-in-law. Could John Herbert Lewis be a steward at the funeral? Gives instructions.
Letter from Walter Runciman, Scotswood-on-Tyne,
Plans to visit Tywyn and Aberystwyth together with Owen Edwards. Could he meet up with John Herbert Lewis? Newcastle 'looks very badly'.
Letter from J. Jones, Rhuddlan,
The contents of John Herbert Lewis's letter have given 'the utmost satisfaction'' at Newmarket.
Letter from Marchant Williams, Builth Wells,
Thanks for letter. Is glad Gwenogfryn Evans secured manuscripts for the National Library from Madryn. Has bought a Celtic bell and a portrait for the National Museum. The Black Book of Basing now has a secure home in Wales. There is much concern over the 'university scandal'. The examination system is 'utterly at fault'.
Letter from William G. C. Gladstone, Hawarden Castle,
Miss Helen Gladstone is not prepared to stand. Discusses her attitude towards the Welsh Bill.
Letter from J. H. Excell, Hamilton House,
Conveys the gratitude of the Executive of the National Union of Teachers to John Herbert Lewis for his assistance in the conversion of Consols in the Teachers' Annuity Fund into War Loan Stock.
Letter from William George, Cricieth,
Knows of 'the separatist movement emanating from the Cardiff College'. There is a need to organize 'the forces telling for unity'. Suggests a conference with the Welsh MPs in order to formulate 'a sound national policy'.
Letter from E. W. Evans, Dolgellau,
The Labour Party is 'going to sweep the Board' in Wales. 'A great number of our ministers are silently joining the Labout Party, not because they like it, but because it is the best choice they can make'.
Letter from L. V. Brock, National Relief Fund,
Has examined the papers relating to the establishment of the South Wales Joint Sub-Committee. Discusses the differences in intention between the miners and the coalowners over the collection of a weekly levy. A1/269 is a typescript copy of A1/268.
Letter from J. R. Murray, 15 Cadogan Square,
Is returning Brock's letter and agrees that the remaining funds of the South Wales Joint Committee should be merged in the National Relief Fund. The account should have been closed long ago but the miners' representatives, 'very unbusinesslike people', could not produce vouchers for their claims. Nothing has happened since April 1916.
Letter from H. G. Gladstone, Aix-les-Bains,
Discusses the affairs of the National Library. Thinks that suitable books and manuscripts should be 'searched out'. Plans to travel to Cannes. The publication of Lord Rendel's belated memoirs edited by Mr Hamer.
Letter from John Owens, Chester,
Thanks for the copy of the Literary Supplement to The Times containing the article by Professor Gallancz. The Misses Davies would not wish any further publicity to be given to their gift. Kitty's intention to serve under the Foreign Missionary Society. Wishes John Herbert Lewis and his wife could hear the two missionaries now holding conferences in Wales. The appointments made to the Joint Theological College. The special collection for the Ministry is doing well; gives details of the collections made.