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Postcard, 19 February 1943, from Frances Stevenson at Bron-y-de, Churt, to Jennifer Stevenson.

Letter, 9 June 1944, from Lloyd George at Bron-y-de, Churt to Jennifer Stevenson. Describes in detail the condition of the orchards on the estate. Gives his views on the Second Front in World War Two; considers the allied breakthrough 'very exciting news' and is savouring the radio broadcasts and the newspaper reports.

Letter, 9 March 1945, from Frances, Countess Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, Ty Newydd, Llanystumdwy, to her mother Louise Stevenson. Describes Lloyd George's very poorly condition. She is receiving a great deal of help from Mr Bennett and Ann Parry. Encourages her mother to go to stay at Avalon, Churt with Muriel. Appreciates the letters which she receives from both her parents. She has addressed a public meeting at Criccieth with an audience of some 1200 people. 'Megan has become quite friendly. She & Olwen come in every day'.

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.

Letter, 12 March 1947, from Edith Evans, Colwyn Bay, to Countess Lloyd-George, decrying the recent article by A. J. Sylvester in the Sunday Dispatch. Assures her that no-one will take any notice of its contents. The writer's husband used to drive for the Lloyd Georges at Colwyn Bay and at Chatsworth. Is writing this letter unknown to her husband.

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 from Lord Cholmondeloy to Frances Stevenson, [? 7 June 1920}, providing the recipient with Colonel Macdonald's contact details. Would like to receive a line from recipient.

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, 16 March 1947, from E. A. Lessing, Kensington, to Countess Lloyd-George. Sympathises with recipient because of the tone and contents of the recent press articles published by A. J. Sylvester. Many people are sure to resent Sylvester's heavily biased appraisal of Lloyd George.

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.

Letter, 7 January 1981, from A. J. Sylvester, Corsham, Wiltshire, to Miss Ann Parry. Describes his many afflictions, including cataract. Would like to write a book based on his experiences and his time with Sir Maurice Hankey and Lloyd George. Writer played a key part in the research for Lloyd George's War Memoirs during the 1930's. Much resents that Countess Lloyd-George chose Malcolm Thompson to write the official biography of Lloyd George and double-crossed Sylvester in so doing. Has a very high regard for Jennifer Longford today - 'She is a wonderful woman now, ... She is worth ten times that of Frances'. Frances left no more than £11,000 when she died in 1972 although she was the widow of Lloyd George. He refused to support her plan to establish an agricultural college in north Wales, and the setting up of the Lloyd George Museum at Llanystumdwy was due mainly to the efforts of the recipient. His health and the court case in which he is presently involved.

Letter, 2 June 1981, from A. J. Sylvester, Corsham, to Miss Ann Parry. Gives his views on the recent television series broadcast on BBC2; was hugely impressed by the work of John Hefin as its producer and by Philip Madoc in the role of Lloyd George - ' ... played the part of LG so well that it looked as if my Old Chief was there in the flesh'. Frances Stevenson's affair with Colonel T. F. Tweed. Recalls his association with the recipient at Churt years ago. His health.

Letter, 16 February 1983, from A. J. Sylvester to Miss Ann Parry. The radio programme The Principal Private Secretary is to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 the following Tuesday. Would welcome her opinions on it. His health and afflictions.

The text of an interview given by A. J. Sylvester to Ruth Nixon, c. 1984-89. During the course of the interview he reflects mainly on the long relationship between Lloyd George and Frances Stevenson, the role of Dame Margaret, and the recent BBC television series on Lloyd George.

Postcard, 6 July 1992, from 'Graham' to Miss Muriel Stevenson. Encloses a copy of an article. The reverse bears the portrait of Lloyd George by Augustus John.

Letter from Louise Stevenson to her daughter Frances Stevenson at 10 Downing Street, 18 August 1920, giving mainly domestic and family news. Gives news of Chong the dog. Will inevitably worry about Frances while she is away.

Letter from D. Lloyd George to John Stevenson, father of Frances Stevenson, 12 February 1923, expressing gratitude for the gift of cigars.

A letter from Sir John T. Davies, 18 Abingdon Street, Westminster, to Lloyd George, 17 May 1923, discussing the latter's financial situation and prospects, including his tax liabilities. ('Private & Secret').

A letter from Major Gwilym Lloyd-George, 18 Abingdon Street, Westminster, to his father D. Lloyd George, 11 February 1926 discussing financial matters.

A letter from Major Gwilym Lloyd-George to his father David Lloyd George, [?1926]. Regrets his recent loss of temper, but much regrets the position of authority occupied by Frances Stevenson in Lloyd George's life. She receives an annual salary of £1200. Much regrets his father's attitude towards him, although he has done his best at the office of the News Chronicle. Much resents the influence of Miss Stevenson over Lloyd George. ('Private & Confidential').