Correspondence with Harold Frederic

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/F29
  • Dates of Creation
    • 5 Mar [1887]-7 Feb 1888
  • Physical Description
    • 4 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence from Harold Frederic (1856-1898), journalist and novelist, relating to discussion of the provision of articles by Frederic for the Manchester Guardian, which has halted owing to Frederic's commitments as London correspondent of the New York Times, and to the completion of a play [Seth's Brother's Wife]. There is reference to Frederic's resumption of work for the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of work as a weekly, and occasional correspondent.

Also included is discussion of a proposal for the Manchester Guardian to share a correspondent with the New York Times, with discussion of [unknown] Wilkinson as a potential candidate for the role. There is also reference, in confidence, to information received by Frederic over financial preparations being carried out in Germany by the royal family, owing to the percieved likelihood of war.