Description | Correspondence, copy correspondence, and transcripts of correspondence, arranged in approximate chronological order, between Joseph Chamberlain and Thomas Hay Sweet Escott [journalist and editor, 'The Fortnightly Review'] relating to general domestic political affairs including Irish Home Rule policy, Liberal Party affairs ['The Radical Programme']; and the publication of articles by Chamberlain Including /4 Copy letter from Joseph Chamberlain relating to articles by John Morley and position of William E. Forster MP in William Gladstone's administration in light of Home Rule policy, 1882; /14 Letter from Thomas Hay Sweet Escott relating to publication of article by Chamberlain on 'The Radical Programme', 1883; /45 Letter from Thomas Hay Sweet Escott congratulating Chamberlain on his political performance and the development of 'The Radical Programme', 1885; /46 Letter from Thomas Hay Sweet Escott relating to state of the Liberal Party, and question of Chamberlain becoming Prime Minister, 1885 |