Letter from Herbert Gladstone [later Lord Gladstone] to WSC, on possibility of electoral pacts, sending list of Liberal candidates opposed to Conservative Free Traders.

Letter from Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood] to WSC, on tactics of the free food campaign, asking him not to say anything disloyal to the Conservatives at Free Food meeting, "still less nothing friendly to Liberalism".

Letter from WSC to Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood], on his reasons for leaving the Conservative Party "I am an English Liberal. I hate the Tory Party, their men, their words and their methods" [ms copy, marked "not sent".

Letter from WSC to Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour], questioning statement in the Daily Telegraph, stating that WSC and other Unionist members were no longer to receive the Government whip, asking whether the statement was correct, and whether it was issued on Balfour's, authority [typescript copy].

Letter from WSC to Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour], Prime Minister, stating his opposition to Home Rule, and Protection in any form, confirming that his opposition to Joseph Chamberlain and his proposals may force him into actions "incidentally hostile to the existing Government", asking Balfour to judge for himself whether it was worthwhile for WSC to continue to accept the Government whip "I shall certainly not complain, whatever your decision may be" [typescript copy].

Letter from WSC to Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour], Prime Minister, stating his opposition to Home Rule, and Protection in any form, confirming that his opposition to Joseph Chamberlain and his proposals may force him into actions "incidentally hostile to the existing Government", asking Balfour to judge for himself whether it was worthwhile for WSC to continue to accept the Government whip "I shall certainly not complain, whatever your decision may be" [manuscript copy].

Letter from WSC to Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour], questioning statement in the Daily Telegraph, stating that WSC and other Unionist members were no longer to receive the Government whip, asking whether the statement was correct, and whether it was issued on Balfour's authority [manuscript copy].

Letter from WSC to Sir Alexander Acland-Hood [later 1st Lord St Audries], Government Chief Whip, sending copies of correspondence with the Prime Minister on the withdrawal of the Conservative Whip Ms copy by A. Anning.

Letter from John Sandars, P.S. to the Prime Minister to WSC, giving permission for the publication of correspondence between WSC and Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour] on the withdrawal of the Conservative Whip, also commenting on Balfour's health, which was much improved.

Letter from John A. Ferguson to WSC, on free trade, urging him not to turn against his party, and to remain a Tory Democrat.

Letter from WSC to James Kemp Welch, apologies for not able to attend meeting in Weybridge [Surrey] addressed by Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood, praising Cecil's efforts to preserve the free trade nature of the Conservative Party ms copy in WSC's hand.

Letter from Reginald Lucas to WSC, on his position as a supporter of the Government, accusing WSC of wanting to break up the Conservative Party over fiscal policy.

Letter from Thomas Garnett (Radeclyffe, Clitheroe, [Lancashire]) to WSC assuring him of the help of the Free Trade League should his challenge to contest Oldham [Lancashire] be accepted, referring to the risk that the Manchester Tories might attempt to "dish" WSC and suggesting that WSC have an independent nomination with the League adopting the same attitude as that of the official Liberals.

Letter from Sir Michael Hicks Beach [later Lord St Aldwyn] (House of Commons Library) to WSC explaining that he is retiring from the House of Commons because he believes that his party will be a Protectionist one after the next General Election. Advises that for parliamentary success it is essential to adhere exclusively either to Tory or to Radical ideas and not to mix the two.

Letter from 6th Lord Londonderry (Londonderry House, Park Lane, [London]) to WSC stating that he wishes to consult "one or two well known & fair minded men of the Party" before advising WSC about his membership of the Carlton Club.

Letter from William Robinson (154 New Hall Lane, Preston, [Lancashire]) to WSC (House of Commons) describing how he was forced out of his editorial posts at the Preston Herald and the Darwen Gazette by local Tory leaders, who objected to his support of Free Trade, and soliciting WSC's help in securing a post with a liberal paper. Annotated by WSC: "I will dictate a reply".

Letter from WSC to Sydney Phillips, secretary of the Riverside Conservative Club, Cardiff [Wales], pointing out that he joined the Club by invitation and stating that he will not complain if the Club's actions confirm his contention that all those who oppose Protectionism will be driven out of the Conservative Party. Copy in the hand of Annette Anning. Annotated in shorthand.

Letter from Lord George Hamilton (Fenton, Wooler, Northumberland) to WSC on research for the biography of Lord Randolph Churchill and the break-up of the Unionist party, which he blames on Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour] even more than Joseph Chamberlain.

Letter from WSC to Lady Hester Bourne (Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party) accepting her resignation and thanking her for her services to the party Signed.

Letter from WSC to Sir Douglas Hacking accepting his resignation as Chairman of the Conservative Party.

Letter from WSC to A J Barber-Fleming, Scottish Unionist Party, wishing the Party a successful annual conference.