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

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

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').

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.

Letter, 5 August 1945, from Frances Lloyd-George, Avalon, Churt, to her father John Stevenson. Refers to a recent family wedding. Are planning to return to north Wales the following week - in the company of Malcolm Thompson who is going to assist with the writing of a biography of Lloyd George and is coming to speak to people who knew Lloyd George in his boyhood. Gwilym and Edna Lloyd-George are very upset that he has lost his post in the government.

Page from the Sunday Dispatch, 9 March 1947, containing an article by A. J. Sylvester, 'Hyphen saved Earl's title' taken from his volume The Real Lloyd George (1947).

Letter, 20 March 1947, from Countess Lloyd-George to Mrs Edith Evans, Colwyn Bay (carbon copy). Is grateful for her letter. She has been 'much distressed' by the recent articles published by A. J. Sylvester and appreciates the support which she has received from many correspondents. Was pleased to receive news of recipient's husband who was most supportive to the writer at both Colwyn Bay and Chatsworth.

Letter, 20 March 1947, from Countess Lloyd-George to W. Surrey Dane of Long Acre, London (carbon copy). The despatch of a cheque to Messrs Curtis Brown. The recent severe weather and the writer's influenza attack.

Stray memorabilia, 1900-2008, collected by Ruth Nixon, mainly inherited from her mother Jennifer Longford. Many derive from Lloyd George or Frances Stevenson. They include legal documents, reminiscences and memoirs, autograph books, cartoons, printed items and press cuttings of especial interest.

An autograph book endorsed, 'Frances L. Stevenson, September 1904', and bearing entries for the years 1906 and 1907.

Notification, 29 August 1917, in the hand of David Lloyd George that he has transferred to Frances Louise Stevenson bonds to the value of £500 in the last National Loan 'for her own sole use & benefit'. Accompanied by two envelopes labelled 'Prime Minister', one of these addressed to 'Miss F. L. Stevenson'.

Typescript article, c. 1920, entitled, 'Our Lady of Downing Street - a Study for Secretaries', by Helen Ormsbee of Brooklyn, New York, an article on the role of Frances Stevenson as a private secretary to Lloyd George and based at 10 Downing Street..

Cartoon from Punch, 28 November 1923, 'The Legitimate Drama'. Depicts Lloyd George and Asquith.

Cartoon from Punch, 12 December 1923, 'A Personal Tribute'. Depicts Baldwin following the outcome of the general election of December 1923.

Cartoon from Punch, 25 April 1928, 'Tarnishing Day', relating to Budget Day and portraying Lloyd George and Philip Snowden as former Chancellors of the Exchequer.

Press cutting from the Daily Mail, 12 August 1931, containing an article by Winston Churchill, 'Will Lloyd George "come back" '.