Correspondence with Sir Donald Maclean

Correspondence with Sir Donald Maclean (1864-1932), politician, relating to Scott's inability to attend a meeting on the position and prospect of the Liberal party, and discussion of the Liberal party and its prospects in the [general] election, 1922, with the suggestion that James Bone, journalist, attend in his place. Also included is discussion of potential meetings between Scott and Maclean. There is discussion of the divisions in the Liberal party, and an appeal by Scott that Maclean assist in facilitating a potential reconciliation with the Coalition Liberal party. Also included is correspondence relating to a proposed holiday to Egypt by Maclean, with discussion of the present political situation in Egypt, and a request to receive articles for the Manchester Guardian on the subject by Maclean should he consider writing on the subject during the visit.