Description | Manuscript and typescript correspondence; arranged alphabetically by surname; may contain copy correspondence and extracts; of various political and personal acquaintances and others; relating to Austen Chamberlain's resignation from office [as Secretary of State for India, 1915-1917], 1917 Includes: /76 Typescript letter from Chamberlain to Lansdowne relating to resignation and Mesopotamian Report; /82-/83 Manuscript and typescript letters from Chamberlain to David LLoyd George [1st Earl LLoyd George of Dwyfor; Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, 1916-1922], relating to resignation, Mesopotamian Report, Islington as potential successor, etc; /84 Manuscript [draft] letter from Chamberlain to the King George V, relating to reasons for resignation |