Correspondence between Robert G. Jessel, journalist, and A.P. Wadsworth, relating to a request by Jessel to be considered for employment at the Manchester Guardian, with details of previous experience. There is a request by Wadsworth to see specimens of Jessel's work, which Jessel explains have all been lost [during the Blitz in the Second World War], and discussion of the provision of examples of Jessel's writing on life in Germany. There is discussion of the difficulty of employing new staff owing to the paper shortage, and arrangements for meetings between Jessell and Wadsworth.
Also included is an offer of permanent employment at the paper for Jessel, and correspondence relating to increases in salary. There is a letter of resignation from employment from Jessel, owing to the offer of a position at the Daily Express. There is also discussion of Jessel's leaving the Daily Express, and an offer to renew his work for the Manchester Guardian, potentially as a correspondent in London, which is declined, owing to financial restrictions.
GDN/A/J8/19 is an obituary for Jessel in the Manchester Guardian, 1954.