| Description | Letters from and relating to W. J. Davis [Davis, William John (1848–1934), trade unionist], 98 Avenue De La Gare, Rueil regarding Davis' [former General Secretary of the Brassworkers Society and Wireworkers Society trade unions] request for assistance due to his financial difficulties and about him planning to earn money by writing novels. It includes a letter from William A. Dalley advising Chamberlain not to give Davis any money as Dalley considers that Davis drinks too much and 'has a mania for spending'; and a typescript precis of writ between the Trustees of the Brassworkers Society and W. J. Davis. |