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Written at House of Commons. Robert Williams deceased. Has received a job from Thomas Lewis MP; it may be worth £3 to £5.

Written at House of Commons. ' ... a famous victory - glorious. I never expected it - so the news sets me crazy'. 'A feather in your cap amongst many others. You have fought a good fight'.

Written at House of Commons. W.G.'s triumph. 'You must impress your men with the importance of keeping out of the meshes of the law'. Legal matters. Meant to speak on education the previous night, but was unable; 'however I'll have my fling when it comes round again'.

Written at House of Commons. Accepts Uncle Lloyd's advice on 'the advisability of talking on Education'. Has put down two amendments already.

Written at House of Commons. Olwen has gone through her operation successfully: 'Mair has been twice on the telephone telling me that "Olwen is alright". So I guess now all will be well'.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has left in the office a letter from Olwen to Uncle Lloyd. What a fool Rosebery is making of himself. I can see he is anxious not to make an enemy of me. That is why he threw in that compliment. But he is destroying his influence with these neurotic outbreaks'.

Written at House of Commons. The previous night was the 'deadest debate I recollect on second reading of an important Bill'. 'Settled action by Prichard Morgan on excellent terms today'.

Written at House of Commons. Roberts's 'African fiasco'. 'Bryn [Roberts] made a very straight speech, ... I reserved my fire'. Family news.

Written at House of Commons. Legal cases. The Boer War - 'Duw a'i helpo nhw. I didn't quite like to get up last night as I would have kept others out & I had had my innings on Friday'.

Written at House of Commons. Penrhyn quarry. 'Am now engaged in organising a Great poster Campaign throughout Great Britain on the war. Roping quite a number of members into it'. Has received business from an American Company that day.

Written at House of Commons. Has been speaking on the Military Works Bill; was called by the Speaker in preference to Sir Henry Fowler - 'what a snub to the pretentious Fowler!' Is departing with Spender on Sunday. I am not sure that I will make another speech this Session'.

Written at House of Commons. Is 'in the throes not exactly of preparation but of anticipation for tomorrow'. Would like to be able to speak in the debate. Did very well last night at Exeter Hall. Legal matters.

Written at Grand Hotel de l'Europe, Salzburg. Would like to learn more from William George of the Pan Celtic Congress. Spender's health. Philip Davies's prospects. 'Still prosecuting at Penrhyn? The idiots. Why don't they make peace on honourable terms? Same observation applies to South Africa'. 'This town not very interesting. In fact all towns are dull & uninspiring after the mountains. They are glorious. We shall stay here another day & then work our way to Vienna'.

Written at Nurnberg. The homeward journey. Hopes to be in London on Saturday. 'Wythnos i ddoe ydyw'r llythyr diweddaf derbyniais oddiwrthych yn [sic] Nghricieth. You are all wretched correspondents - even Uncle Lloyd hasn't been up to his usual mark'. The newspaper cuttings. Mutilated.

Written at Hotel du Nord, Coln. Describes Cologne Cathedral: 'What struck me most was not the imposing appearance of the structure itself - grand as that is - but the gorgeous windows'. Incomplete.

Describes his travels: 'Up to the present my holiday has been an unqualified success, more especially that part of it which involved my making a free use of my legs as a means of locomotion'. Plans for a walking tour with Spender. 'South Africa is getting worse & worse. Sept 15th is nigh & things look as if we needed more & not fewer troops. Glad I nailed Beach & Stanley to their calculations in the House'.

Written at Ormond House. The Penrhyn case. 'Been reading in the N. W. Express the smashing up you gave to the Police case at Bangor on Monday. Campus'. Smillie's poll.

Written at Ormond House. The Penrhyn case. The Llanelly meeting 'Alfred Davies is beneath notice. He is laughed at. Our meeting is to be held in a chapel with sitting accommodation for 900. His meeting is to be in a hall wh: only holds 350 altogether'.

Written at Ormond House. Sheffield was 'a magnificent success. Largest meeting ever held by Liberation Society at their autumnal gathering. Judging by reception given I think it is fair to say they came there to see & hear your brother'. The Liberal paper says that he 'absolutely fascinated the audience'. Has attended Lawrence's wedding. Is addressing the Clapham Junction Literary Society that evening - 'M: worried me into that'.

Written at Ormond House. Hopes to see William George on Saturday evening. Is to play golf with T. P. O'Connor at Wimbledon Park that afternoon. 'Meetings are thickening for me. Invitations pouring in daily. Some I can't very well refuse'.