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Letters from CP Scott to John (later Lord) Simon and from Simon to his mother and father, November 1896 - December 1897.

Administrative/Biographical history: 1st Viscount John Allsebrook Simon was born in in Manchester on 28 February 1873. He attended Wadham College, Oxford, where he was president of the Union in 1896 and elected as a fellow of All Souls in 1897. He also briefly held a position as a leader writer for the Guardian under CP Scott in 1896. He was called to the bar by the Inner Temple in 1899, but regarded the bar as a stepping stone into politics. In 1906 he was elected as Liberal member of Parliament for Walthamstow, a seat he held until 1918. Falling out of favor with Lloyd George he lost his seat in 1918, but was again elected to represent Spen Valley in 1922, a seat he held until 1940.
During his political career he held various positions, including Chairman of the Indian statutory commission, Foreign Secretary (1931-1935), and worked in the Home Office and the Chancellorship of the Exchequer. In 1930 he founded and led the Liberal National Party (later National Liberals).
He married twice, first to Ethel Mary Venables (d.1902) in 1899 and later to Kathleen Harvey (d. 1955) in 1917. By his first marriage he had one son and two daughters. He died in London on 11 January 1954.

Handwritten on official Manchester Guardian stationery. In response John Simon's request to take leave from working at the Guardian to return to Oxford University regarding his enrolment as a fellow of All Souls College.

Discussing an offer of employment at the Guardian for CP Scott, and of general life at Oxford. Written on official Wadham College stationery. Also includes handwritten rectangular cream coloured official stationary envelope of Wadham College, Oxford, with one penny lilac stamp. Postmarked 11 November 1896, Oxford.

Written on official Manchester Guardian stationery. Discussing his job at the Guardian and family concerns. Also includes handwritten rectangular cream coloured official stationary envelope of Wadham College, Oxford, with one penny lilac stamp. Postmarked 19 December 1896, Oxford [Birmingham?].

Written on official Manchester Guardian stationery. Discussing his new job at the Guardian, what it entails and where he is now living. Also discussing his (girlfriend/fiancee?) Ethel, and the old family house. Also includes handwritten rectangular cream coloured official stationary envelope of Wadham Coillege, Oxford, with one penny lilac stamp. Postmarked 15 December 1896, Oxford.

Written on official Manchester Guardian stationery. Discussing working timetable of a journalist, and having to work on Christmas day. Also what arrangements he has made to return to see his family. Also includes handwritten rectangular cream coloured official stationary envelope of Wadham Coillege, Oxford, with one penny lilac stamp. Postmarked 22 December 1896, Oxford.

Written on official Manchester Guardian stationery. General festive greetings, current readings and plans.