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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 Edward Thomas to Helen Thomas. Formerly in envelope postmarked 16 Jan 1917, Codford, Wiltshire.

Letter from Edward Thomas to Helen Thomas. In envelope postmarked Lydd, Kent, 19 Dec 1916.

Letter from Edward Thomas to Helen Thomas, addressed Lydd, Kent.

Letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, regarding the call up of academic staff under the Derby Scheme. He reports that the Board will be applying the procedure of Circular 931, 26 Nov 1916 (Special Provision respecting Advanced Students of Science & Technology). Selby-Bigge encloses a form for completion by any University teacher of advanced physical science and technology, who is engaged in work relevant to the war effort, the interruption of which would be detrimental to the public interest. His case for exemption from call up under the Derby Scheme would be considered by Lord Derby. Shorthand annotations.

Letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, referring to Griffiths' enquiry in his letter of 6 Jan 1916, relating to Engineering staff call up. Confirmed that if staff had already received badges from the Ministry of Munitions, application for exemption was not necessary.

Letter from A. K. Keen, General Manager of Guest Keen and Nettlefolds Ltd., Dowlais Cardiff Works to Mr R. H. Greaves, in support of Greaves' application for exemption from call up. Confirms that the work of the Metallurgical Department, under Greaves' charge, has 'rendered us valuable scientific assistance in connection with the micography of steel bearing on our industrial practice', and hopes this work will not be interrupted (i.e. by Greaves' potential call up). A note indicates that a copy of the letter was sent to the Royal Society and to Sir Selby-Bigge).

Covering letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education, enclosing letters from A. K. Keen and George R. Thompson, requesting that they be considered in respect of the application for exemption from call up made by Mr. R. H. Greaves.

Letter of support for the proposal to release Frank Dixey from military service, from Prof. T. Franklin Sibly. Notes that 'the efficiency of the teaching will be materially reduced unless Mr Dixey is enabled to return.'

Bound full orchestral score including vocal.

First line: 'I could wring the old thing's neck that put it here!' Written in Steep. Typescript.

First line: Gone the wild day. Written in Steep. Typescript.

First line: Now I know that Spring will come again. Written in Steep. Typescript.

Letter from Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths. Outlines a scheme to provide British prisoners of war with educational reading matter. Refers to 'enclosed printed matter' - this is not in archive.

Letter from Prof. T. Franklin Sibly to Principal E. H. Griffiths, with reference to a letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education of 18 Jan 1916, suggesting days and times in which he would like to secure Frank Dixey's part-time employment, should the War Office permit it.

Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education. Mentions that he has been involved in a previous scheme to raise funds for books for British prisoners of war, but that this was unsuccessful.

Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Prof. T. Franklin Sibly, enclosing a letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education (not present in the archive).

Bound score for violin, violoncello and piano forte. "Lenavanmo / A Trio / 1st Movement - Andante - The Cathedral at Liége / 2nd Movement - Allegro - The Cathedral at Rheims".

Piano-vocal score with lyrics. Bound in "Manuscript Music Book", "Lullaby - Pyrenean" written on cover.