Correspondence between Francis Hanley, army officer, and A.P. Wadsworth, relating to an offer by Hanley to act as a correspondent for the Manchester Guardian in Persia, with discussion of the volume and frequency at which material would be required, the current situation and conditions in Persia, and authorisation for Hanley to act as a correspondent for the paper.
Also included is correspondence with James Hanley, brother of Francis Hanley, relating to an enquiry as to potential employment for Francis Hanley as a correspondent for the Manchester Guardian in the Middle East.