Correspondence with Henry Noel Brailsford (1873-1958), journalist and author, relating to Brailsford's employment at the Manchester Guardian, with reference to initial work experience at the paper, work as a foreign correspondent, and later as a leader writer on the editorial staff.
There is correspondence relating to Brailsford's early trial employment at the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of the work undertaken and experience gained, with reference to potential trial as a writer of the parliamentary sketch and a letter of recommendation for Brailsford from Robert Adamson, philosopher. There is discussion of the desecration of the tomb of the Madhi [Abdallahi ibn Muhammad] by [Horatio Herbert] Kitchener, army officer.
Also included is correspondence relating to Brailford's employment as a foreign correspondent in Macedonia, with discussion of salary, format of articles, proposed travel arrangements, and the political situation in Macedonia. There is discussion of potential war between Bulgaria and Macedonia, and suggestions by Brailsford for articles on Russia and Germany, in light of the 1903 fiscal enquiry [and discussion of tariff reform]. There is also discussion of the requirement for letters by Brailsford for publication in the Manchester Guardian to be exclusive, and reference to Brailsford's trial at the Old Bailey [for conspiracy for obtaining a passport under false pretences].
There is correspondence relating to arrangements for Brailsford's work as a leader writer for the Manchester Guardian, and discussion of potential division of this role with that of a war correspondent. There is also discussion of Brailsford's employment at The Tribune, and difficulties faced as editor of The New Leader, with reference to Ramsay MacDonald, prime minister.
There is correspondence relating to discussion of women's suffrage, the vote on proposed amendments to the Reform Bill, hunger strikes and forcible feeding, and Brailsford's support of the cause. There is a request by Scott that Brailsford write an article on the political efficacy of violence for the Manchester Guardian.
There is correspondence relating to proposals of articles for potential publication in the Manchester Guardian by Brailsford on the League [of Nations] and on a visit to India, which are declined. There is also correspondence relating to discussion of articles by Brailsford on the ancient cities of the Indus Valley, which are accepted for publication, and accompanied by related internal memoranda.