Correspondence with Wilfred R. Spencer, journalist, relating to an offer of employment for Spencer as a sub-editor at the Manchester Guardian. There is discussion of increases in salary, and reference to the work of Spencer's father, Robert W. Spencer, journalist, for the paper. There is an application for the position of chief sub-editor by Spencer, and discussion of an application by Spencer for an [unknown] position in another department, which is declined.
There is discussion of the replacement of Spencer by F.S. Attenborough as chief sub editor, and the acceptance by Spencer of a new role in the sub-editors department. Also included is discussion of a reduction in salary for Spencer, [owing to the impact of the First World War], which is accepted, and reference to Spencer acting as a deputy [commercial sub-editor?].
There is correspondence relating to Spencer's retirement, with reference to the need of the paper to economise, to Spencer's recent ill health and to his retiring allowance. There is an expression of best wishes by E.T. Scott to Spencer on his retirement, and a memorandum summarising Spencer's employment at the Manchester Guardian.