Correspondence with George E. Leach

Scope and Content

Correspondence with George E. Leach, journalist, relating to discussion of Leach's employment at the Manchester Guardian, and an offer of employment at the Daily News, which Leach proposes to accept. There is also discussion of an offer of employment made to Leach by The Times, and enquiry as to the possibility of an increase in salary at the Manchester Guardian, which is provided. Also included are requests by Leach for increases in salary, with discussion of his employment at the London office of the Manchester Guardian, as a member of the [parliamentary press] gallery staff, and also in the reporters' room. There is also discussion of Leach's appointment as head of the reporters' room, the work this entails, and a further request for an increase in salary.