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Brief note on undated scrap paper from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge to say that he has has recently been photographed and is enclosing a copy (photo not included). Scott sends his best wishes for the coming year which suggests this note was written around Christmas time.

Letter from WP Crozier to Mrs Sprigge thanking her for a recent translation which he hopes will appear in Tuesday's paper. Typescript with signature.

Letter from Guardian reader Herbert Lewins of Ford Bank, Manchester to CP Scott congratulating him on the recent articles published by Cecil Sprigge on the rise of the Italian lire. Typescript with signature on Ford Bank headed paper.

Letter from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge complimenting him on his recent interview with Chamberlain which he found most amusing. Scott cryptically writes that the information which Sprigge received from a friend in Genoa is useful but cannot be made public in any way. Typescript with signature on Manchester Guardian headed paper.

Letter from CP Scott to Mrs Sprigge thanking her for letting him know Cecil's recent operation was a success. Scott also mentions that he has recently received a 'very happy' letter from Sprigge from the nursing home. Handwritten letter on The Firs, Manchester headed paper.

Letter from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge acknowledging the meeting between Sprigge and Lloyd George and agreeing this to be a good thing since George will now read Sprigge's contributions with 'increased respect and understanding'. In Sprigge's previous letter to Scott it is clear he suggested submitting a regular feature to be called 'Vatican Notes'; however Scott writes that he dislikes periodic features and would much prefer to receive reports on whatever is of interest at the time. Typescript with signature on Manchester Guardian headed paper.

Letter from WP Crozier to Cecil Sprigge thanking him for another good story titled, 'Rich Uncle's Return from America'. Crozier goes on to say how he hopes Sprigge will continue to send this kind of non-political matter as it is the sort of material they are lacking. Typescript with signature on Manchester Guardian headed paper.

Letter from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge congratulating him on his good work at Locarno which he felt was superior to that achieved by the Times newspaper. Scott acknowledges the fact that Sprigge had to leave in a hurry and therefore was unable to leave a suitable substitue behind and suggests other correspondents who may be able to undertake the post, including the previous Observer correspondent, Mrs Waterfield. Typescript with signature on Manchester Guardian headed paper.

Letter from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge offering employment and a commencing salary of £400. Handwritten letter on Manchester Guardian headed paper with accompanying envelope.

Letter from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge asking him to reconsider the offer of city editorship. Scott also says he has doubts about continuing with the Berlin arrangement and suggets that it would be wise for Sprigge to pay him a visit to discuss the matter fully. Handwritten letter on Manchester Guardian headed paper.