PE less sanguine than he was in November (v.449) - CW advises him to explain himself clearly and unreservedly, preferably to the lady herself, but failing that to her father. Poor news from Wales on CW's prospects and means of living - but at least he receives some proportion of his rents, whereas many Irish landowners receive nothing, their tenantry having abandoned their houses and farms.
PE has consulted a female friend about his love affair, who has recommended that he propose via an intermediary. CW (and his wife) strongly disagree, 'though recognising that PE is nervous of losing a pleasant and easy intercourse. His wife still suffering the consequences of her 'misfortune' (miscarriage?). CW's immediate plans (including a fortnight's exercise with his cavalry) preclude organising a visit from PE. Recommends that PE accepts one of the select preacherships at Oxford as well as the Bampton lectureship in order to prove that he has followed the studies of his profession (as well as those horribly pagan and idolatrous ones which are still pursued at Westminster and Eton).
Includes agendas for Elizabethan Club AGM's, reports to be presented at AGM's, correspondence and invitations and programmes from annual dinners held by the club.
Papers regarding the Latin Services held in Westminster Abbey in Commemoration of the Founders and Benefactors of Westminster School. Includes, notices, tickets and an order of service.
Three press cuttings, including one from the Evening News on 21 June 1945 regarding the damage to the school after being bombed; one from an unknown paper regarding disciplining students; and one from an unknown paper regarding the arrival of the students at their new quarters outside the city during WWII.
