Correspondence with Laurence Housman (1865-1959), writer and artist, relating to discussion of Housman's work as a book reviewer and art critic for the Manchester Guardian, with reference to salary, form and content of articles, and a request to be considered for further work, as it has been suggested that the paper may be relocating to London, a suggestion which is refuted by Scott. There is reference to Housman's work with the women's suffrage movement, and discussion of Housman's resignation from employment at the paper, with reference to the superior abilities of [James] Bone, journalist, as an art critic.
There is correspondence relating to the printing of a letter to the editor on [relating to forthcoming trial of Emmeline Pankhurst], despite Scott's disagreement with the opinion expressed. Also included is a request by Scott that Housman write articles on the case of [Violet] Douglas-Pennant, air force officer, which is declined, with discussion of the injustice of her case, and the outcome at which the articles might potentially aim.
There is discussion of correspondence between Housman and Edith M. Ellis, peace activist, [copy letter included] relating to a request for support for a public appeal to Rabindranath Tagore, poet and educationist, and his work at the International University at Santaneketan, and the proposal that Housman write a letter to the Manchester Guardian on the subject. Housman in turn proposes that Scott write a letter on the subject, which is declined, though Scott confirms his readiness to sign a letter written in support of the cause. Also included is a memorandum on Tagore's work by [Charles Freer] Andrews, author and campaigner for Indian independence.