Correspondence with William Percival Crozier (1879-1944), journalist and editor of the Manchester Guardian (1932-1944), relating to discussion of Crozier's role at the Manchester Guardian, with reference to appointment as news editor, and military critic, increases in salary, the payment of a war bonus to Crozier and praise of Crozier's work for the paper. Also included is correspondence relating to Crozier's appointment as a director of the Manchester Guardian, and to discussion of a request by Crozier to be considered for a position in the London office of the paper, which is refused, owing to his value to the Manchester office.
There is correspondence relating to Crozier's health, and proposal of gradual returns to work following illnesses. Also included is reference to [Charles Edward] Montague, journalist and novelist, and Ted [E. T. Scott] at the front line trenches during [World War One]. There is correspondence discussing a letter to the editor written by Crozier [on the decline of] the Liberal Party, and the difficulties its publication might produce in requiring the Manchester Guardian to enter into correspondence with a member of its own staff.