Correspondence with George William Erskine Russell (1853-1919), politician and writer, relating to discussion of Russell's desire to write for a provincial paper, of articles written by Russell for publication in the Manchester Guardian, and a request by Russell to write political and leader articles for the paper, which is declined, owing to the need to be based in Manchester for this work.
There is discussion of Russell's work for the paper's London letter, and of Russell's views on the Liberal party and home rule for Ireland. Also included is correspondence relating to arrangements for Russell to contribute weekly articles to the Saturday edition of the paper, with discussion of terms, arrangements for contributions, suggestions for articles and requests by Russell for guidance and feedback on his work. There are internal memoranda providing a summary of Russell's work for the paper 1887-1906, and of his contributions of weekly articles, and work on the London letter, reviews, obituaries and miscellany column, 1910-1913.
There is also correspondence relating to the termination of Russell's employment by the paper, owing to the paper shortage during the First World War, and to Russell's distress at the manner in which in it occurs, after 27 years of association with the paper. There is discussion of a journalist, Frederick Grundy, who was awarded damages following dismissal without notice, of the terms of Russell's employment, and of a settlement given to him by the paper, accompanied by a letter between the Newspaper Society and J.R. Scott on the subject, and a related internal memorandum.
GDN/A/R70/18 is an article entitled '£900 for Journalist; London Correspondent Gets Damages for Wrongful Dismissal', 1916.