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Correspondence, 1886-1909.

Arranged chronologically, 1886-1931 (1-5207), with a few additional letters, 1911-1921, at the end of the group (5208-5214). The paper copy of the schedule includes an index to the correspondents. Nine persons have more than fifty letters each to their name, as either writer or recipient): Beriah Evans (361 letters), D. Rhys Phillips (304), D. Arthen Evans (224), Hubert Alexander (215), Agnes O'Farrelly (162), Lachlan Macbean (71), William Bayley (62), Gordon Lang (60) and Herbert Dunnico (58). The descriptions of these nine people's letters include a code giving the reference of the previous and the next item in E. T. John's correspondence with that person. For example, the description of no. 3992 (from D. Arthen Evans, 26 Sept. 1923) includes the code (3986:4009). The symbol / instead of a number indicates that there is no earlier or later item, as appropriate.

Intends to support Dillwyn's Disestablishment motion.

Now has a supply of glass rectangular cells, and awaits John's orders. Typescript.

A poor response from Monmouthshire to the Welsh Dept. of Agriculture campaign. Instructing Alexander to choose representatives for the remaining Glamorgan constituencies. (85: 103). Typescript.

Approves of the idea of staging a concert to swell the Senghenydd fund. (997: 1010). Typescript.

As N. Wales reporter for the M. Guardian, Brocklehurst requests advance notice of Liberal activities in Denbighshire. Typescript.

Glad that the Insurance Company is prepared to increase the risk. Sending a cheque. Typescript.

Acknowledges E. T. John's subscription to the Cymmrodorion. Is impressed by E. T. John's work for Wales, in particular for the proposed Board of Agriculture. Would like to see E. T. John to make clear his own position with regard to the proposed Welsh School of Music.

Requesting the balance of E. T. John's promised contribution to the King Edward VII Welsh Nat. Memorial Association. Typescript.

Will stay at Middlesbrough with Penry Williams. Treasury officials have figures to challenge those put forward by E. T. John and fellow Welsh members. (See No. 926).

Has been trying to get D. Owen Evans to call a meeting of Welsh Land Committee before E. T. John's departure for Spain. Lloyd George chairs a meeting at Westminster Chapel the following night, and Hinds has promised to attend. Would like a word with E. T. John afterwards. Unable to accept the invitation to Brymbo. Sees no end to E. T. John's energy.

National Museum of Wales Governors' resolution re Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act, 1913. Typescript.

E. T. John's subscription to the local Agri. & Horticultural Soc. Typescript.

Thanking E. T. John for kind reference to writers father (Thomas Gee). Lloyd George acknowledges himself a pupil of Thomas Gee.

E. Denbighshire miners' dissatisfaction with the Liberal Party. Owen seeks to persuade E. T. John to declare himself an independent Welsh Nationalist and Progressive, and lead the Welsh Home Rule movement. Wishes to unite Liberal and Labour in Wales.

Grand Welsh concert has been arranged for Nov. 11 at Central Hall, Westminster. Seeking E. T. John's patronage for the event. (1000: 1020). Typescript.

Glad that Brocklehurst is now organising reportage of E. T. John's meetings in the constituency. Feels all is not well there, in spite of the Liverpool Post's support. Outlines two speeches he is to deliver on Tuesday and Wednesday. Typescript.

Inviting E. T. John to a concert at Rhos Pavilion in aid of the Gobaith Juvenile Prize Choirs.

Reply to Evans's letter of Oct. 27. Delighted to discuss his views of Welsh politics with Evans. Shows his independent line on devolution and agriculture. Typescript.