Speeches and notes by Chancellor, 1917-1921

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(fols. 1-5) draft of speech, probably delivered at the public meeting held on 12 May 1917 at the Prince's Building, Port-of-Spain, to celebrate America's entry into the war, (see MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 284/5, folder 2, item 13) n.d. [1917?]
(fols. 6-11) note, marked 'Secret', of an interview with Henry Pasen, an Indian member of the government, about the Attorney-General, R.S. Aucher Warner. There are references also to Colonel May, Inspector-General of Constabulary, 14 Mar 1920
(fols. 12-15) note of conversations with Mr Secretary Colby, about Woodrow Wilson, America's attitude towards Russia, and the question of self-government for India and Egypt, 19-20 Jan 1921
(fols. 16-24) two versions of a speech in reply to the address of the City Council of Port-of-Spain. There is particular reference to the problems of providing an ample supply of water to the city, 23 and 24 May 1921
(fols. 25-44) draft and four copies of a note headed 'Observations on Colonial Office' (in the draft this runs, 'Unification of Colonial Civil Service'), with a note in Chancellor's hand that copies were given to Sir J. Masterton Smith, Col. Amery, Major E. Wood, and Sir Edward Grigg. The note emphasises the desirability of officials in the Colonial Office having first-hand knowledge of the Colonies in their charge, and of continuity of policy, 1 Nov 1921.

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44 Leaves

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 284/4 (2), folder 5

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