Correspondence with David Davies

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/D13
  • Dates of Creation
    • 29 May 1912-18 Feb 1920
  • Physical Description
    • 11 pieces; 12 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Sir David Davies, lawyer and civil servant, relating to requests by Davies for employment at the Manchester Guardian, with details of previous experience, and arrangements for a meeting between Davies and Scott. Also included is a memorandum relating to an offer of a two week trial to Davies at the Manchester Guardian, which is not accepted.

Also included are letters of recommendation for Davies from A.G. Zimmerman, H[orace] W[illiam] B[rindley] Joseph, philosopher, Gilbert Murray, classical scholar and internationalist, M[aurice] Bonham-Carter, politician and civil servant, and J[ohn] L[awrence] Le Breton Hammond, historian and journalist.