National Library of Wales Archives and Manuscripts

A 1/76.
File
1895, July 7.

Is pleased A. J. Williams never used the words attributed to him by the Western Mail in his Tonyrefail speech. Is anxious for the conduct of the election to be 'harmonious' and devoid of 'acrimony'. Will spare no effort to achieve this.

Lord Rendel, Cannes,

A 1/77.
File
1895, Dec. 21.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Is glad Mrs Williams is improved. Is gardening. Arranges a meeting with A. J. Williams.

H. H. Asquith, 20 Cavendish Square,

A 1/78.
File
1896, April 22.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Has put down the name of A. J. Williams's nephew at the Reform Club. Hopes A. J. Williams's absence from the Commons will be brief.

Sidney Webb, 41 Grosvenor Road,

A 1/80.
File
1897, Oct. 26.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Is awaiting the arrival of A. J. Williams's manuscript. Would like to read A. J. Williams's 'story' and his views on Socialism. Believes Socialism is 'a rough name for a certain set of principles of social development'. Is at present completing a work called Industrial Democracy together with his wife.

Edward John, Cowbridge,

A 1/79.
File
1897, March 16.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Agrees with A. J. Williams's letter to Mr Parry and admires his loyalty.

Sidney Webb, 41 Grosvenor Road,

A 1/81.
File
1897, Dec. 6.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Has read A. J. Williams's manuscript and believes it should be published. Comments on the contents and suggests means of publication.

Sidney Webb, 41 Grosvenor Road,

A 1/82.
File
1897, Dec. 1.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Is no authority as a 'publisher's reader' and despairs of publishers.

Henry F. Pelham, Trinity College, Oxford,

A 1/83.
File
1898, March 8.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

A. J. Williams's son is entered on the college lists for October 1898. When will a tutor be required? (Endorsed with a note of A. J. Williams's reply).

Thomas Burt, House of Commons,

A 1/84.
File
1898, June 8.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Totally agrees with A. J. Williams's view of a 'necessarily evil effect of an arrangement between employers and workmen under the Compensation Act'. Mutual insurance schemes among the coal owners are being arranged. Admires A. J. Williams's work for the National Liberal Club.

A. Mackintosh of Mackintosh, Cardiff & County Club,

A 1/85.
File
1898, Dec. 31.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Will come up to toast the New Year. The Lord of Dunraven is not a sportsman.

Anthony Hope Hawkins, 16 Buckingham Street,

A 1/86.
File
1899, Jan. 3.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Has written no 'comediettas', simply dialogues in books. Is prepared to allow them to be acted for charity purposes.

D. R. Fearon, Charity Commission, Whitehall,

A 1/87.
File
1899, April 12.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Thanks for kindness. Ellis' memorial service was touching and well organized. Encloses various papers and a photograph.

C. P. Scott, Manchester,

A 1/88.
File
1899, Sept. 12.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

The 'master evil' of political life is 'the enormous & I fear increasing power of wealth'. The Liberal Party should strive to be independent of it. Suggests desirable reforms in the electoral system. Is impressed by the 'democratic spirit' of the ILP. Rich Liberal MPs should 'pay their own way'. The people 'must really care about their politics'.

John and Elizabeth Trott, Shrewsbury,

A 1/89.
File
[1899], Feb. 4.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

A. J. Williams had neglected to sign the cheque.

C. P. Scott, Manchester,

A 1/90.
File
1900, March 19.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Has been unable to think of anyone suitable to take over the paper. South Wales is in need of 'a strong Liberal paper'. The Manchester Guardian cannot reach south Wales in time.

E. & J. Trott, Shrewsbury,

A 1/91.
File
1900, May 9.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Thanks for letter, cheque and kindness to Willie.

Herbert John Gladstone, Liberal Central Association,

A 1/92.
File
1901, May 2.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Disagrees with A. J. Williams's attitude towards conscription, and cannot accept there is any parallel between Britain and Switzerland. If the Liberal party were to advocate any kind of conscription, it would 'go into fragments'.

John Morley, South Kensington,

A 1/93.
File
1901, June 9.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Is 'wholly averse' to the idea of conscription.

W. H. Wyndham-Quin, Penllyn Castle, Cowbridge,

A 1/95.
File
1901, June 19.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Thanks for letter giving the reasons for A. J. Williams's absence from the two banquets. His presence would have appeared to indicate his approval of the Boer War. Would be pleased to visit Coed-y-Mwstwr. See A 2/8 for A. J. Williams's letter.

Francis Carruthers Gould, The Westminster Budget,

A 1/94.
File
1901, June 12.

Part of A.J. Williams Papers,

Has arranged an appointment with Mr Storey.

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