Correspondence with Henry Hamilton Fyfe

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Henry Hamilton Fyfe (1869-1951), writer, relating to a request by Hamilton Fyfe for Scott to sign a letter of support for E.D. Morel, campaigner on international issues and journalist, who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, which is refused. Also included is a copy of the proposed letter of support.

There is also a copy of the speech made by Hamilton Fyfe to the [Select] Committee of Privileges, appointed to consider the criticism of the conduct of Major [Richard] Barnett, politician, published in the Daily Herald by Hamilton Fyfe, editor of the paper. The speech is accompanied by an internal memorandum.