Expresses thanks for good wishes received. Has received from John Herbert Lewis 'a letter full of health, happiness and high spirits'. Expects the wedding to take place in the Spring.
Has visited Chester. Tried to persuade O. M. Edwards to write T. E. Ellis's biography, but presumably to no avail. May attempt the task himself if no one else is willing, perhaps seeking the help of Llywelyn Williams. Would appreciate John Herbert Lewis's advice.
O. M. Edwards is the ideal choice to write a biography of T. E. Ellis, but 'he is an extremely busy man' which would cause a delay in publication. Mrs T. E. Ellis is 'very anxious' about the matter. 'Private'.
Typescript copies by John Herbert Lewis of the following: letters from D. Lloyd George to John Herbert Lewis, 1891-1913, together with a facsimile copy of a circular letter from D. Lloyd George on assuming the office of Prime Minister, 11 Dec. 1916; letters from John Herbert Lewis to David Lloyd George, 1904-1914; and miscellaneous letters, 1913 and undated.
Frank Edwards is 'too much under the influence - the very malign influence of DAT[homas]'. Approves of the idea of a conference. The 'magnificent meeting' at Aberystwyth on Monday and the meeting at Llandysul last night. Some 4-5,000 members have enrolled in south Wales, and a salaried organizer is soon to be appointed, his salary guaranteed by wealthy individuals such as Alfred Thomas and Wynford Phillips. Anticipates a total membership of some 10-15,000.
Cannot make it to Holywell, but will be at Rhyl where Smith will be 'captured' - 'He is already shaking in his shoes over the miners' question & he cannot afford to offend Cymru Fydd'. Over 1,200 joined Cymru Fydd at the South Wales meetings.
Hopes to be at Plas Penucha next Sunday, but contemplates with displeasure the prospect of a Monday meeting at Holywell. Is feeling very seriously run down as he has addressed a large number of meetings in south Wales. Shall come to Holywell to establish a branch of Cymru Fydd, but wishes to speak first at Rhyl and Holywell. Does not feel well enough to be the second speaker.
There is to be a meeting of the executive of the Liberation Society on Monday to consider 'Mr Lloyd George's amendment'. Would like John Herbert Lewis to come down. Everywhere there is intense sympathy with John Herbert Lewis.
Sympathises with John Herbert Lewis on his 'baptism of fire. What a Salamander you are'. Mabon's declaration at Tonypandy. Fully intends to keep to the fore interrest in devolution. Goes to Sunderland tomorrow. Beriah should organize a series of meetings to follow up John Herbert Lewis's.
There is a need now for 'a number of smaller meetings to be addressed by the Cymru Fydd missionaries'. Penar would do a better job than Beriah. Discusses finances. 'I do not think the tide is running strongly against us in any quarter. What we have to contend against is ... not active opposition but apathy. When the people are roused to the point of interest they are with us'. They have the support of most of the Welsh language press and many English weekly newspapers. 'We have neither paper nor politician of any great influence actively hostile'. It is essential to avoid personal recriminations. Has 'protested against the suggestion that the Federation & Home Rule controversy was a personal feud between a number of Welsh MPs'.
