Correspondence relating to Charles Rowley (1839-1933), social reformer, between Ernest Evans, politician and secretary to the prime minister and Scott, relating to discussion of the provision of a royal grant by [David Lloyd George] to Rowley to assist in the purchase of a house, with accompanying correspondence relating to the gathering of information on Rowley's financial situation by Scott from [unknown] Melland and Tom Stott, administrator of the private annuity fund created for Rowley's support. Also included is correspondence relating to the provision of support and information by Scott for a further request made by Rowley for government grants to [Stanley] Baldwin, prime minister, with reference to the Ancoats recreation movement founded by Rowley.
There is correspondence between H. Derwent Simpson, solicitor, and Scott relating to the provision of support by Scott for a proposal to award Rowley the freedom of the city of Manchester, following an appeal for his assistance by [John Henry] Reynolds, educationist. Also included correspondence between Ramsay MacDonald, prime minister and Scott, relating to a request by Scott that Rowley be considered for a civil pension, and the provision of supporting information on Rowley's financial situation, gathered from J. Rakine Finlayson, businessman, an administrator of Rowley's support fund. Also included is correspondence between James Bone, journalist, Harold Laski, political theorist and Henry W. Nevinson, journalist, discussing the subject.
There is correspondence between Rowley and Scott relating to a request by Rowley for the Manchester Guardian to make reference to a series of original portraits by Sir William Rothenstein, artist and art administrator, which he wishes to sell, including the list of portraits, which is declined, but with the suggestion that the portraits could be sold through a dealer. Also included are internal memoranda on the annuity fund provided for Charles and Jane Rowley, with a list of subscribers and subscriptions.