| Description | Correspondence and typescript transcripts of correspondence, arranged chronologically, between Joseph Chamberlain and Henry Du Pre Labouchere [MP] relating to general domestic political matters including Irish affairs [Home Rule and related legislation], the Liberal Party and the General Elections of 1885 and 1886; and foreign affairs including Egypt; with correspondence between Austen Chamberlain [son of Joseph Chamberlain], Mary Chamberlain [nee Endicott, Carnegie, third wife of Joseph Chamberlain], John Wilson [Confidential Private Sec to Rt Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, 1888-1914; Private Sec to Rt Hon. Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain, 1914-1934], and Algar Thorold [nephew of Henry Labouchere] relating to publication of correspondence between Joseph Chamberlain and Henry Labouchere[1913], and press cutting
Including /3 [Copy] letter from Joseph Chamberlain relating to proposed Channel tunnel scheme, 1881; /4-12 Correspondence from Henry Du Pre Labouchere relating to Irish affairs including Coercion, Arrears, Prevention of Crime and Land Bills, 1882; /17-20 Correspondence and typescript transcripts of correspondence relating to Anglo-Egyptian relations, 1883; /25-116 Correspondence and typescript transcripts of correspondence relating to Irish Home Rule legislation and negotiations between William Gladstone [Prime Minister, 1880-1885, Feb 1886-Jul 1886], Charles S. Parnell [Irish politician] and Capt. William O'Shea [Irish politician], Gladstone's leadership of the Liberal Party, differences of opinion between Gladstone and Chamberlain, and the General Elections of 1885-1886, 1885-1886 |