Correspondence with Oliver Elton (1861-1945), literary scholar and translator, relating to the establishment of a correspondent on the University of Liverpool for the Manchester Guardian, and of Elton's acceptance of the role. There is a request from Elton that an article by Dr G.W. Coopland, historian, on Ypres be considered for publication in the Manchester Guardian, which is accepted. Also included is a recommendation by Elton of a book by B[ernard] Pares, historian, entitled Day by Day with the Russian Army, and discussion of the current political situation in Britain, and a potential change in prime minister. There is a request for the recommendation of a successor as correspondent on the University of Liverpool, [following Elton's retirement].
There is also discussion of [Charles Edward] Montague, journalist and novelist, relating to his military service [during the First World War], and injuries sustained by Montague [in a bomb training accident]. There is correspondence with E.T. Scott relating to requests for information and assistance for a memoir on Montague by Elton, including discussion of Montague's manner and character, a visit by Montague to Ireland, with reference to [Charles Stewart] Parnell, politician and the Irish election, to the assistance provided by Madeline Montague,[magistrate, and daughter of C.P. Scott] and to Montague's anxiety for E.T. Scott during [his capture in the First World War]. There is correspondence relating to the return of letters written by Montague, which were provided by Scott for use in the memoir, following its completion.
There is correspondence between E.T. Scott and Elton relating to discussion of confirmation of anecdotes relating to C.P. Scott for use in an article on Scott for the Pelican Record.