Thanks Crewe for his daughter's wedding present.

Invites Crewe for a visit in England next May. There is talk of a possible general election in November.

Discusses Mussolini's preparations in North Africa.

Thanks Crewe for his gift to the St. Andrews College Fund. Gives report on the progress of Diocesan School for Girls, Kingswood and St. Aidans. Asks Crewe to exert influence in the establishment of a Department of Bantu Studies. Fort Hare would do the linguistic side of the course. Discusses the chances of Mr Stuart winning the election in Port Elizabeth. Personal news.

On a visit to France, where she is staying with her cousins the Landons. He is Dutch minister in France and she is going with them to Holland for a week. Will return to England for Easter. Considers the French fear of Germany to be foolish, as the Germans fear Russia.

Approves of England's firm, non-aggressive stand at Stress. Thinks highly of Eden's tactics. Deplores the newspapers' talk of war. Has read a glowing account of Crewe in the 1820 pamphlets. The London Jubilee has greatly stimulated trade. Personal news.

Thanks Crewe for the copy of his memorandum to Smuts.

Lionel Curtis wrote a communication to the Times urging the transfer of the Protectorates and was answered by Perham. The British Government are not going to do it now. Selborne hopes to find out what happened between Hertzog and Thomas. Selborne does not believe the rumours of war in Europe. Also discusses the Abyssinian situation.

Thanks Crewe for his cheque of 850 for the bronze bust.

Is sorry that Crewe dislikes Will Stuart, who made a favourable impression on Thomas. Is impressed by George Steer.

Regretfully declines Crewe's invitation for the following winter. Invites Crewe for the following May. Asks Crewe for a copy of the Bluebook with the Report of the Commission on Native Affairs.

Has written an "Episode" about Crewe's victory in East London North. The "Times" under Lord Lothian is pro-Hitler. The cost of a bronze bust of Lord Milner would be E40.

Discusses the Italian tactics in Abyssinia and trouble in the Balkans. Describes the Buckingham House Garden Party and a meeting with Jagger's former secretary.

Has had visits from Stanley Argyle, ex-Premier of Victoria, Australia; Marwick, Native Commissioner of Swaziland and Sir James Reith of the British Broadcasting Company.

Comments on the British political situation. Will try to help Crewe's friend, Mr. Steer. Expresses distrust of Logan, Stuart and Smuts. Is pleased at the enthusiasm shown for the British Royalty during the Jubilee celebrations. Kipling's son-in-law entering the Conservative Party. Personal news.

Lady Milner wishes to take action regarding a box in the Standard Bank of which Crewe is the sole trustee.