| Description | These letters primarily discuss political matters, and are likely to have been written to Cynthia in Allan Young's capacity as Oswald Mosley's political secretary in London. They range in date from 1929, when Cynthia was first elected as Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent, to 1932, after Allan Young had resigned from Oswald Mosley's New Party. They consist of:
/1 written on headed notepaper of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and containing Young's comments on Cynthia's maiden speech in the House of Commons
/2 written on headed notepaper of the Mosley's London residence, 8 Smith Square, Westminster and containing an account of Young's attendance at an Independent Labour Party conference in Norwich, his views about the views of representatives there on the problem of unemployment and his suspicion that the 'Socialist Movement' will not be able to do anything about it. He refers to Cynthia being on holiday, and wishes he were there. He also gives some advice to Oswald Mosley: 'I hope Tom is well and happy. I hope he is not trying to make up his mind about things. It is so much pleasanter, safer and more reliable, to let minds make themselves up....and act as events occur', suggesting that this letter may have been written immediately before Mosley's resignation from the Labour Party in 1930
/3 dated 1932, and sent with some books belonging to Cynthia that Young is returning. He is reluctant to contact Cynthia, writing 'I am not sure what kind of terms we are supposed to be on....I am very inexperienced in the technique of breaking old ties and I hesitated to subject myself to the risk of a snub from you of all people'. He also refers to the possibility that he has caused further bad feeling by visiting Birmingham. He ends the letter on a conciliatory note, saying 'I have never had any reason to do other than remember you with an affection which does not easily die' |