Letter from George R. Thompson, The Laboratory, 69 Dock Street, Newport, to Mr R. H. Greaves, in support of Greaves' application for exemption from call up. Confirms that 'your special knowledge and skill is of the greatest value', and hopes a case for exemption will be successful. A note indicates that a copy of the letter was sent to the Royal Society and to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge).
Letter to H. Frank Heath of the Board of Education, confirming receipt of his letter of 18 Jan 1916 with reference to the case of Mr R. H. Greaves. The letter referred to is not present in the archive.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Professor Gilbert Murray of the Board of Education. Griffiths returns the statement sent by Murray on 23 Feb, signed by himself on behalf of the Senate. Statement not in archive. Notes that resolutions of Senate are not valid until confirmed by the University Court, which only meets twice a year. Add that Senate were 'unanimously in favour of helping the project in every way', and is confident that the Court will take the same position. Will ask the Executive Committee of the Court to take action on behalf of the Court, in their upcoming meeting on 20 Apr.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Miss Dorothy Davies, asking to meet to discuss a letter from the Board of Education, requiring immediate action. Letter not in archive.
First line: In an ash-grove among the mountains once, I was glad. Written in London. Manuscript, second draft, in ink, sent to Eleanor Farjeon with a letter dated 8 Feb 1916.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education, asking if the Board could submit to lord Derby a request to release Mr H. T. Flint, Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator in Physics, and Mr Frank Dixey, Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator in Geology, from military service, in order that the work of their Departments be carried on efficiently. Encloses letters of support for both individuals.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to the Board of Education Secretary confirming numbers of women students and staff volunteering, noting that some are awaiting parental permission, and others have not clarified the length of time for which they will volunteer.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Mr R. H. Greaves, enclosing a letter from the Board of Education (not present in the archive). Griffiths notes 'I think this makes it evident that you are now certain of being exempted.