| Description | Letter written from 40 Prince's Gardens, London dated 9 June and marked 'Private'. Chamberlain understands that Russell [1834-1920, first Baron Russell of Liverpool, newspaper editor and proprietor] wants to contest a constiuency and agrees to send information about two wards in Sheffield. However he explains that Sheffield is a difficult area for Liberals to win support and offers to inquire about alternatives. He adds: 'The Division of last night of course makes the future uncertain' and comments on the current political situation. In a postscript he reports: 'The opinion in the House is that Lord Salisbury will form a Government.' |