| Description | Correspondence and typescript transcripts of correspondence between Joseph Chamberlain and Lord Roberts [Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl of Roberts: Commander of the Forces in Ireland, 1895-1899; Commander-in-Chief, South Africa, 1899-1900] relating to official Colonial Office and army matters including conditions of employment for army servicemen, consignment of troops for South Africa, and Roberts' command of Colonial contingent of troops |