Letter with attached note from F.W. Hirst to L.T. Hobhouse

Letter from F.W. Hirst (1873-1953), journalist and writer, to L.T. Hobhouse (1864-1929), social philosopher and journalist, asking Hobhouse to ensure he mentions the connection between the expense of war and social reform at home, commending Hobhouse's advocacy of old age pensions, and asking whether Hobhouse [can write an article on the subject for] The Speaker. He adds a note about how [John] Morley, politician and writer, will padlock himself away to escape the attentions of journalists.