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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Last night's speech of 1 3/4 hours was a great success. Is departing for Reading.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Last night was a success - 'Got Balfour' who 'looked very miserable'. Bonar Law has just made 'a noisy speech': 'Refused absolutely to answer my question about wheat. He put his foot in it by demanding production of a secret document which is going to floor them. I lured him into it'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Last night was a great success. Is to take Crewe's place in the great conference: 'Redmond Birrell & Bonar Law insisted upon it! The three said the conference at best was not a hopeful expedient but that without me it would be hopeless. Now I hear the King was of the same opinion - so I am on the List'. Is now going to Walton.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Last night - 'Royalties very amiable to M[aggie] & myself - but they are not impressive personalities at close quarters'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Larkin will be free in a few days. The methods of his prosecution were 'an outrage in justice'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Knows nothing of the progress of the Education debate as he has not been in the Commons. Has received two deputations and had an interview with the Income Tax officials that afternoon.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is winning support for his extensive liquor scheme. Spent the whole of the Easter holidays working on it.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is very pleased to have got his timetable through: 'It was my most difficult & dangerous corner'. Agrees with William George that D. Williams might be approached. Is writing to Beriah [Gwynfe Evans].

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is very busy. Has no news. Is going to Walton Heath. Enjoyed his recent talk with the King.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is to spend another ten days off work. The condition of his voice: 'My voice is much stronger but this is a slow business & I have not obeyed instructions. I insisted on talking incessantly when the doctor enjoined silence'. Has received two deputations that morning. William George should write to Shorncliffe.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is taking Megan to a pantomime. Ministers dined at Buckingham Palace the previous night; was able to discuss Ulster with the King. Expects the Irish MPs to accept his plan.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is supposed to have a free day that day, but thus far has not had a minute to himself.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is sorting out difficulties over the Budget. Is speaking in South London the following day.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is sending the Westminster Gazette including Spender's 'Letter to the Antipodes' which explains the present position of the land campaign. Fears that the Lanark seat will be lost, a loss due to the Labour split. Bonar Law's meeting.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is returning to Beachborough for the whole of next week. Is very anxious for his voice to improve. The illness of Asquith's daughter.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Is ready for the following day on the Budget. Represented Asquith at question time that day.