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Short note scribbled in the hand of Lloyd George on the despatch of military divisions to the Dardanelles and to France during World War One.

The official Christmas card sent by Lloyd George and Dame Margaret from Brynawelon, Criccieth, Christmas 1927, bearing a photograph of the two.

A note from Frances Stevenson, 5 February 1930, congratulating Lloyd George on his speech in the House of Commons during the debate on the Agriculture Bill.

A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.

A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.

A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.

A short note from Frances Stevenson during the 1930s congratulating Lloyd George warmly on a recent speech in the House of Commons.

Postcard, January 1933, from Lloyd George to Jennifer Stevenson while he was on board the Andalucia en route to Lisbon.

Letter, 13 September 1935, from Louise Stevenson, Avalon, Churt, to Frances and Muriel Stevenson, giving news of Jennifer and of the Churt estate and of the locality. There is also a note from Jennifer to her mother.

Postcard, 9 November 1936, from Lloyd George at Southampton to Jennifer Stevenson, depicting the passenger liner of the East Asiatic Company Ltd on which he is about to travel.

Postcard, 12 December 1936, from Lloyd George at Kingston, Jamaica to Jennifer Stevenson, conveying Christmas greetings.

Letter from J. R. Macdonald, Haymarket, London, to the Marquess of Cholmondeloy, 5 June 1920. Heard Lloyd George state in the House of Commons the previous day that the Supreme Economic Council intended despatching a mission to Russia to ascertain the economic condition of the country. As the writer is anxious to solve the current economic problem, would like to go on the mission. Would like the recipient to assist him in this aspiration if possible, although he does not seek any official position, simply to gather information and render assistance.

A letter, 17 May 1938, from John Morris, solicitor, Fleet Street, London, to Frances Stevenson relating to the proposed Adoption Order for her daughter Jennifer. Is planning to make an appointment to see the Official Solicitor immediately. Will attempt to persuade him that a domiciliary visit is unnecessary in this case. ('Strictly Personal').

A letter, 27 June 1938, from John Morris, solicitor, Fleet Street, London, to Frances Stevenson relating to the adoption of her daughter Jennifer. Has appeared before the Judge and obtained the Adoption Order. The Order will be lodged with the Superintendent Registrar of Births and will remain a secret document. The birth will now be registered in the Adoption Register.

Note, Christmas 1939, from Lloyd George to Muriel Stevenson. He had forgotten to ask her mother whether she was allowed to use a latch key.

Letter, 10 May 1940, from Louise Stevenson, Worthing, to Muriel Stevenson at Avalon, Churt. Insists on giving recipient a birthday present. Would like her to come and stay with them to recuperate.

Letter, 3 November 1940, from Jennifer Longford at Penrhos College, Bakewell, to Lloyd George at Brynawelon, Criccieth. Describes her activities and movements. Wishes that Lloyd George would consent to join the war cabinet. Many British people, including the writer above all, would applaud such a move.

Letter, 11 November 1940, from Lloyd George at Criccieth to Jennifer Stevenson. Gives his reasons, in response to a letter from Jennifer, for his failure to join the War Cabinet - he does not believe in the way Britain entered the war nor the methids used to conduct it. There have been repeated blunders. Does not approve either of the present constitution of the War Cabinet. Does not believe that he can, therefore, join the War Cabinet. Wishes that he could alter the course of events - as happened during World War One.

Letter, c. 1940, from Lloyd George at Estorel to Jennifer Stevenson. Thanks for the birthday present of a comb. Is anxious to see Jennifer again.