Correspondence with Harry Sacher (1881-1971), Zionist and benefactor, relating to discussion of Sacher's desire to be a journalist, and an offer of a trial period of employment at the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of role and salary, and of Sacher's work and training as a barrister. Also included is a letter of recommendation for Sacher from Herbert [Albert Laurens] Fisher, historian and politician. There is discussion of an offer of further employment made to Sacher by the paper, which is later withdrawn, and of arrangements and negotiations as to the end of the Sacher's term of employment, with reference to his new role at the Daily News, and accompanied by correspondence with [Alfred] Gardiner, newspaper editor. There is an expression of thanks and appreciation by Sacher for his employment at the paper.
Also included is correspondence relating to the end of Sacher's employment at the Daily News, and enquiry as to potential work for the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of work as holiday cover for the paper. There is an offer by Sacher for an article on the taxation during war from a historical perspective, which is declined. There is correspondence relating to discussion of Sacher's exemption from military service, and of a visit by Sacher to China on behalf of the Manchester Guardian. There are reports by Sacher from his visit, with discussion of the political situation, accounts of his travels, the provision of articles on China and Japan by Sacher, arrangements for a supplement for the paper on China, and of the articles which have been contributed. Also included is correspondence relating to Sacher's visit to Japan on his way home from China, with reports on the political situation in Japan, and accounts of his journey.
There is discussion of the potential employment of Sacher by the Manchester Guardian on his return from China, with negotiations of terms, and the suggestion that Sacher should write occasional articles, rather than work on assigned days of the week. There is a request by Scott for an account by Sacher of the economic progress of Palestine, and of the idea of a national Jewish home. There is also a request by Sacher for assistance from Scott in securing places for his sons and nephew at Rugby, which is provided.
There is also correspondence between Sacher and E.T. Scott, relating to the provision of articles by Sacher on the report [of the Commission on the Palestine Disturbances of August 1929]. There are offer by Sacher of articles for the paper from trips to Russia and to Spain, which are accepted, with discussion of content, and the provision of letters of accreditation for Sacher, accompanied by related internal memoranda. Also included are requests for an article for the Saturday edition of the Manchester Guardian from Sacher, and for a review of The Five Year Plan [of the Soviet Union by G.T. Grinko]. There is a recommendation by Sacher that The French Default by Horace Samuels be noticed by the paper, and an offer of articles from Norman Bentwich, colonial official and exponent of Jewish ideals, which are declined. There is also a request that Sacher write some biographical material on Chaim Weizmann, Zionist leader and president of Israel, for use by the paper.
There is correspondence between Sacher and W.P. Crozier, relating to the provision of a letter to the editor by Sacher, which is accepted for publication, and an offer by Sacher of assistance as a leader writer owing to the shortage of staff [during the Second World War], which is also accepted, with discussion of arrangements, and accompanied by a related internal memorandum. Also included is an internal memorandum on the use of the correspondence with Sacher in the writing of his obituary for publication in the paper.