Correspondence with Algar L. Thorold

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Algar Labouchere Thorold (1866-1936), diplomat and journalist, relating to a request by Thorold to be considered for employment as a foreign correspondent for the Manchester Guardian in Rome, with details of previous experience, which is declined. There is a letter of recommendation for Thorold from William Ryall, journalist and writer. Also included is discussion of Thorold's providing temporary cover in Ryall's absence as correspondent for the paper in Paris.