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The file contains miscellaneous stray letters written by various members of the Lloyd George family, mainly to Frances Stevenson. The file includes letters from William George (14), 1933-1964, Edna Lloyd-George [1930s], Gwilym Lloyd-George (4), 1918-1920 and 1946, Megan Lloyd George [1930s], Owen Lloyd George, 3rd earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor (2), 1964-1969, Richard Lloyd-George, second earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor (2), 1939, and Gladwyn, Lady Goronwy Owen, 1970. These are all stray letters and have no common theme. They include a few references to political developments and events. Some give family news.

The letters give personal news. Press cuttings are attached.

Letter signed (‘Baldwin of Bewdley’) to “My dear Lloyd George”, reading “A telegram seems a mean form of message on such an occasion, hence I grasp my pen to send you my warm good wishes and congratulations for this milestone of a birthday. Don’t dream of replying, but if Megan were to call on me when I am in London - and she has been kind enough to come and see me- and if she could tell me that this note has given you half the pleasure to read that it has given me to write, I shall be happy. I have forgotten the
Welsh Ted taught me when I went to ..fifteen years ago, as I would have added a word to mark the occasion”; and a letter signed by William Max Aitken (Lord Beaverbrook), reading “You have been given the best birthday celebration in history. My attachment to you is constant. My devotion is fixed and immovable in my life. I would grieve deeply if you doubted my loyalty. The newspapers have
never wavered in your support. My restraint of late is due to my support of Winston. He rides high, wide and handsome”,

The file comprises letters which relate to the locations of the various 'Freedoms' conferred upon D. Lloyd George during his lifetime and bequeathed to Frances at his death in 1945.

Letters, 1950-1972, mainly from historians and writers, relating to their research work on D. Lloyd George, details of publications and fees paid, notably in connection with Frank Owen, Tempestuous Journey: Lloyd George, his Life and Times (London, 1954). The file includes letters from Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook (6), 1950-1964, Martin Gilbert [1960s], John Grigg, 1968, and A. J. P. Taylor, 1972.

The file comprises stray letters to D. Lloyd George, mostly of political interest. The file includes letters from Winston Churchill, undated, Lord Dawson of Penn, 1931, King George VI (telegram), 1945, General Douglas Haig, 1916, George Lambert, 1932, J. Ramsay MacDonald, 1932, Sir Herbert Samuel, 1932, D. A. Thomas, Viscount Rhondda, 1917, and Colonel T. F. Tweed, 1940. The letter from Lord Dawson of Penn advises Lloyd George in the wake of the political and constitutional crisis of August 1931.

The series consists of files of letters addressed to Frances, some are personal, others are sent to her in her official capacity as private secretary to D. Lloyd George. Many of the correspondents are prominent politicians and public figures. Most of the later files of letters concern writings about Lloyd George and projects to commemorate his memory, notably the Lloyd George Museum at Llanystumdwy.

Press cutting from the Sunday Telegraph, 22 August 1971, 'Why Churchill was Sacked', following the recent publication of volume III of the Life of Sir Winston Churchill by Martin Gilbert.

Press cutting from The Evening News, 26 August 1971 containing a review of Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson and Roy, Douglas, History of the Liberal Party by Tony Harris.

Press cutting from the Socilaist Leader, 16 October 1971, containing anonymous reviews of Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson and Roy, Douglas, History of the Liberal Party

Review from the Daily Telegraph, 26 August 1971, by Sir Philip Magnus.

Review from the Birmingham Post, 21 August 1971, by Peter Midforth.

Review from the WEstern Mail, 28 August 1971, by Desmond Donnelly.

Unlabelled press cutting, 1971, entitled, 'Frances and the PM', by (Lord) Robert Blake, written following the recent publication of Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson 1971.

Press cutting from the Yorkshire Post, 23 August 1971, containing a detailed review of Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson by James V. Wilson.

Press cutting from The Spectator, 28 August 1971, containing a review of Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson by Kenneth O. Morgan, with detailed comment on Lloyd George's life and career and the history of the Liberal Party.

Press cutting from the Leicester Mercury, 19 August 1971, recording an interview between Diana Pulson and Countess Lloyd-George.

Press cutting from the Belfast Newsletter, 23 August 1971, containing a review of Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson by E. Spenser Shew.

Press cutting from The Scotsman, 23 August 1971, containing a review of Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson by Matthew Moulton.

Press cutting from Booka & Bookman, October 1971, containing a review of Lloyd George: a Diary by Frances Stevenson by ‪Lord Robert Boothby and containing important reflections and comments on Lloyd George's political career.