Correspondence with Francis Allston, 1st Baron Channing

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/C37
  • Dates of Creation
    • 13 Apr-1 Jul 1913
  • Physical Description
    • 4 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Francis Allston Channing, 1st Baron Channing (1841-1926), barrister, academic and politician, relating to discussion of the [First] Balkan War and the [Siege of] Scutari, with reference to England's relationship with Austria, Russia and Germany. There is also discussion of the coverage of the conflict in the newspapers.

Also included is correspondence relating to discussion of Channing's disillusionment with the Liberal Party following [the Marconi Scandal and the Indian silver scandal].