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.
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'.
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.
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'.
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.
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'.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for John Herbert Lewis's letter and his account of the visit to Toulouse. Gives an account of his journey home via Marseilles and Paris. The general election is due in three weeks. Is confident that Dr Henry Morris-Jones will be returned for Denbighshire. Describes a drawing room meeting of the Student Movement. Enjoyed John Herbert Lewis's companionship on the voyage.
