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Collapse K1383 - Varrier-Jones collection: records of Peter Fraser (1913-1961), incorporating the extensive personal and professional papers of Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones (1883-1941), Medical Director of the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony (from 1927 called Papworth Village Settlement), at Bourn and Papworth Hall, and other records relating to this and kindred establishmentsK1383 - Varrier-Jones collection: records of Peter Fraser (1913-1961), incorporating the extensive personal and professional papers of Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones (1883-1941), Medical Director of the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony (from 1927 called Papworth Village Settlement), at Bourn and Papworth Hall, and other records relating to this and kindred establishments
Collapse A - Records of Peter Fraser &c. relating to Papworth HospitalA - Records of Peter Fraser &c. relating to Papworth Hospital
Expand 1 - Records of Peter Fraser: personal records1 - Records of Peter Fraser: personal records
Expand 2 - Records of Peter Fraser: Papers of a Pioneer by Peter Fraser2 - Records of Peter Fraser: Papers of a Pioneer by Peter Fraser
Expand 3 - Records of Peter Fraser as Member of Executive Board of Papworth Village Settlement3 - Records of Peter Fraser as Member of Executive Board of Papworth Village Settlement
Expand 4 - Records of Peter Fraser as Managing Director of Papworth and Enham Industries4 - Records of Peter Fraser as Managing Director of Papworth and Enham Industries
Expand 5 - Records of Peter Fraser as Private Secretary to Pendrill Varrier-Jones5 - Records of Peter Fraser as Private Secretary to Pendrill Varrier-Jones
Expand 6 - Papers of the Founder and Director, Pendrill Varrier-Jones6 - Papers of the Founder and Director, Pendrill Varrier-Jones
Expand 7 - Correspondence and papers addressed to Pendrill Varrier-Jones in files arranged by Peter Fraser7 - Correspondence and papers addressed to Pendrill Varrier-Jones in files arranged by Peter Fraser
Collapse 8 - Correspondence and papers of Pendrill-Varrier Jones from which papers in series above appear to have been selected8 - Correspondence and papers of Pendrill-Varrier Jones from which papers in series above appear to have been selected
Collapse 1 - Correspondence and papers of Varrier-Jones 1 - Correspondence and papers of Varrier-Jones
Expand 1 - 'Letters In', addressed to Pendrill Varrier-Jones mainly about the admission of patients and their employment but also including the administration of, and supplies to the Colony and other matters, from Central Government Departments (Ministry of Food, Ministry of Pensions) local authorities, Insurance committees and individuals. Some letters of enquiry about patients' addressed to Matron and some about supplies addressed to Mrs Keynes; writers include Sir Clifford Allbutt, Captain N Bardswell (London Insurance Committee), Mrs Dimsdale (London), Sir Hedley Le Bas (Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund, London), Mrs Keynes (Cambridge), Sir Robert Morant (National Health Insurance Committee, London). 1 - 'Letters In', addressed to Pendrill Varrier-Jones mainly about the admission of patients and their employment but also including the administration of, and supplies to the Colony and other matters, from Central Government Departments (Ministry of Food, Ministry of Pensions) local authorities, Insurance committees and individuals. Some letters of enquiry about patients' addressed to Matron and some about supplies addressed to Mrs Keynes; writers include Sir Clifford Allbutt, Captain N Bardswell (London Insurance Committee), Mrs Dimsdale (London), Sir Hedley Le Bas (Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund, London), Mrs Keynes (Cambridge), Sir Robert Morant (National Health Insurance Committee, London).
Expand 2 - Correspondence, mainly with local authorities insurance committees and institutions about patients recommended for admission to Papworth with related papers, including 'medical certificates' completed by medical superintendents giving patients personal details and nature of their condition 2 - Correspondence, mainly with local authorities insurance committees and institutions about patients recommended for admission to Papworth with related papers, including 'medical certificates' completed by medical superintendents giving patients personal details and nature of their condition
3 - Copies of various accounts, including copy invoice to Cambridgeshire County Council for the conveyance of patients [listed by name, presumably from Bourn to Papworth], poultry, fuel and other stock, capital, institutional, domestic and house committee accounts, list of receipts, list of patients giving date of admission, 'actual cost of food' with copy invoices to the Ministry of Pensions and other local authorities for the maintenance of patients
Collapse 4 - Copy replies to letters above (ref /64 - Copy replies to letters above (ref /6
1 - Copy letter to the Clerk, Caxton and Arrington Food Control Committee, Caxton, discussing the need for their full supply of sugar, but also requesting that as the number of patients increases so also should the sugar ration.
2 - Copy letter to C. F. A. Hore, Secretary's Office, London, stating that 29 discharged soldiers were treated at Papworth during 1917.
3 - Copy letter to W. Davis, Collectors Department, Town Hall, Hereford, enclosing a cheque for rate on May Fields, Hereford.
4 - Copy letter to D.A.A.C, P.W.2, War Office, Whitehall, London, enquiring about the possibility of getting 25-30 German prisoners sent to Papworth as labourers to excavate the ground for work to improve the drainage system.
5 - Copy letter to A. W. Gamage, Holborn, London, requesting three telephones be sent.
6 - Copy letter to the [Poor Law Union] Board Room, Caxton, sending an application form of the meat rationing order. Detailing the desired sources of meat and emphasising that the number of patients at Papworth will increase as alterations are completed.
7 - Copy letter to Sir C. Allbutt, Chaucer Road, Cambridge, asking for information on his use of a 'thermo-electrical instrument'.
8 - Copy letter to Miss. O. Haward, lady almoner, Tuberculosis Department, St. George's Hospital, London, informing that Papworth is for male patients only, and is currently occupied fully by discharged tuberculous soldiers.
9 - Copy letter to S. Pauley, 31 and 32 Bridge Street, Cambridge, requesting he deliver 20 galls. of petrol.
10 - Copy letter to J. Bidwell, 'Bury [rectius Bene't] Street', Cambridge, enclosing estimates for doing up cottages and urging J. Bidwell to agree to Northfields estimate so that the cottages can be prepared as soon as possible for ex-patients.
11 - Copy letter to Mr Piper, Old North Road [Station yard, Bourn], requesting coal as soon as possible.
12 - Copy letter to R. S. Nolan, Home Office, London, regarding the employment of interned civilian prisoners of war.
13 - Copy letter to Mr A. Metcalf, 6 and 8 Gresham Street, London, reassuring him that the patients have been instructed not to trespass anywhere on his farm
14 - Copy letter to General Managers, Refuge Insurance Co., Oxford Street, Manchester, inclosing payment of policy premium.
15 - Copy letter to Sir C. Allbutt, St. Radegunds, Cambridge, requesting a reference to his continuous clockwork thermometer work.
16 - Copy letter to Revd. A. Littledale, Oakington Vicarage, regarding a visit to Walter Whitehead to arrange for his treatment at the sanatorium and the partial success of the visit, with a compromise by which his sister agreed to care for his son to remove him from his highly infectious father, the main object of the visit.
17 - Copy letter to [J.] McIlvraith asking him to contact Watts [timber merchants of Cambridge] to supply wood for building shelters.
18 - Copy letter to Sutton and Sons, Reading, requesting a replacement packet of seeds.
19 - Copy letter to Miss M. S. Rundle, Secretary, College of Nursing Ltd., 6 Vere Street, London, from Matron enclosing membership fee for the College of Nursing, and informing of the change of address from Bourn to Papworth, and the size of the institution.
20 - Copy letter to Capt. Bardswell, Insurance Committee for the County of London, Insurance Street, London, discussing the possibility of establishing a basket-making industry in Papworth.
21 - Part of copy letter to F. R. Ridley Esq., regarding starting a basket-making industry for ex-soldiers suffering from tuberculosis.
22 - Part of copy letter to F. R. Ridley, Covent Garden, London, discussing the reasons for starting a colony and the consideration of starting a basket -making industry as the third industry of Papworth.
23 - Copy letter to Messrs Ridley and Houdling, 10 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London, regarding the plans for the basket-making industry at Papworth, and how the industry will be started relatively small.
24 - Copy letter to Sir Hedley Le Bas, Oswaldestre House, 34 Norfolk Street, London, asking for the full address that a shelter is to be sent to.
25 - Copy letter to F. Weeks, 7A Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, with thanks for parcel of books sent.
26 - Copy letter to Miss Thomas, Chivers and Sons, Histon, requesting she sends out T. Payne as soon as possible and he will provide him with a garden job.
27 - Copy letter to T. Mawson, High Street House, Lancaster, with thanks for pamphlets and requesting that he keeps him informed of his committee's activities.
28 - Copy letter to Miss H. Gaze, The Grange, Aldeby, Beccles, Suffolk, promising to investigate and provide a quotation for making rabbit-hutches.
29 - Copy letter to Watts [and Son Ltd.] timber merchant, Regent Street, Cambridge requesting a repeat order for timber for shelter-building.
30-31 - Copy letter to M. Bardswell, London, about problems with accepting patients from public bodies but promising to accept some of the early cases at reduced prices. Also requesting any further orders for shelters, as the shelters can now be made at a quicker rate.
32-33 - Thomas Batey, Clerk of the [Insurance] Committee [for the County of London], detailing the charges of Papworth colony, and the possibility of taking in 10 cases in a fortnight's time on a temporary arrangement.
34 - Copy letter to Sir Hedley Le Bas, 34-35 Norfolk Street, London, requesting that he return the sketch drawing of a shelter which he was sent so that it can be sent to a sanatorium for inspection.
35 - Copy letter to J. Bartholomew, University Library, Cambridge, about the funds in the colony library account, and requesting some very elementary textbooks. Also asking for him to give a lecture.
36 - Copy letter to Dr [J.H.C.] Dalton, Adams Road, Cambridge, reminding him to inquire about a horse lawn-mower as it is urgently needed.
37 - Copy letter to Mrs Moyes-Webster, The Hermitage Sanatorium, Ventnor, [Isle of Wight] enclosing a sketch of a shelter, style no. 2, and describing how it differs from style no. 1.
38 - Copy letter to Viscount Knutsford, 61 Lowndes Square, London, apologising for delay in replying, and regretting that there is no possibility of fitting a Dr Smith into Papworth, as there is no residence on site, and it is in Cambridge where he needs an assistant, but only to do ordinary dispensary work.
39 - Copy letter to Dr Cory, Soham, about the relatively small benefit of Townsend staying in a sanatorium.
40 - Copy letter to the Ministry of Pensions, Secretary's Office, London, to say that there is room to admit another officer.
41 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London, discussing a proof of a pamphlet on the farm colony.
42-43 - Copy letter to Mrs Hicks, Wilbraham Temple, [Great Wilbraham], suggesting a former patient who may be a suitable employee and enquiring into the prices of bloaters and her 'bloaters scheme'.
44 - Copy letter to G. Banks, Fir Tree Farm, Papworth requesting the keys to various cottages.
45-47 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, Insurance Street, Wilmington Square, London, commenting on a letter from 'Miss Bompas' forwarded to Varrier-Jones by N. Bardswell and commenting on his belief that sanatoria for families as well as for individuals are the only way.
48 - Copy letter to A. T. Bartholomew, 26 Northampton Street, Cambridge, arranging a time to collect him to bring him out to Papworth. Also advising him to purchase all the books he can.
49-50 - Copy letter to T. Batey, London, about admitting 10 cases, providing instructions for their travel to Papworth Colony. Also emphasising this is a temporary arrangement and suggesting he contact the Ministry of Pensions to try to send patients through them.
51 - Copy letter to Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Pensions, London, providing reasons for not accepting a Mr W. H. Green as a patient due to the very advanced nature of his pulmonary tuberculosis. Also requesting more nurses.
52-53 - Copy letter to T. H. Mawson, High Street House, Lancaster, emphasising his belief in the need for suitable surroundings and occupations for tuberculosis sufferers so that they do not infect the general population and expressing his desire, after the Queen's visit, to meet to discuss this issue.
54 - Copy letter to J. Crossland, 32 Orchard Street, London, about visiting Mr Crossland to discuss the Colony, but noting that it may be some time due to time constraints because of preparing for the Queen's visit.
55 - Copy letter to the manager of the Sunbeam Motor Co., Wolverhampton, requesting they send a spindle of the water pump for a Sunbeam motot car.
56 - Copy letter to H. J. Piper, coal-merchant, Old North Road [Station, Bourn] requesting he deliver a quantity of timber which will arrive at the station.
57 - Copy letter to Dr Robinson, County Hall, Cambridge, enclosing a letter detailing payment of treatment by the Pensions Ministry for two patients.
58 - Copy letter to the manager, Sunbeam Motor Works, Wolverhampton, sending a car radiator number.
59 - Copy letter to Mrs J. Gammon, 31 Fort Street, Barnstaple, Devon, about the diagnosis and future treatment of her brother.
60 - Copy letter to Dr Cory, Soham, promising to arrange admission of his patient with Dr Jane Walker and stating his uncertainty as to whether a charge is made for an unoccupied bed.
61 - Copy letter to Dr Jane Walker, regarding Townsend being unable to travel due to running a temperature, and so not needing accommodation at Nayland [i.e. East Anglian] Sanatorium.
62 - Copy letter to Dr Cory, Soham, promising to inform Dr Jane Walker that Townsend cannot go to Nayland at present.
63 - Copy letter to T. Batey, London Insurance Committee,requesting that they clarify to patients that they are coming to the Sanatorium, Papworth Hall as some patients arrived at the wrong sanatorium.
64 - Copy letter to Messrs Burberry, Haymarket, London, requesting that they clean his Burberry [coat] as soon as possible.
65 - Copy letter to Colonel W. F. Somerville, Registrar, First Eastern General , Cambridge, suggesting the use of the continuous temperature apparatus for his researches after the war.
66 - Copy letter to A. Smith, Rosemary Hill, Waterbeach, informing him that the committee is unable to employ him.
67-68 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, questioning again whether a medical certificate could be filled out by the society to which the patient belongs, rather than Papworth.
69 - Copy letter to T. Stone, Croxton, with apologies for the delay in sending a bicycle for repair.
70 - Copy letter to Mrs A. R. Fordham, Melbourn Bury, [Melbourn], about his intentions to get a young boy, Day, sent to the sanatorium [Hill House Children's Sanatorium] at Holt, [Norfolk] and his anticipation of a great improvement after this treatment.
71-73 - Copy letter to T. L. Jenkins, Rooms 6 and 7, Metropolitan Bank Buildings, Castle Square, Swansea, about the make-up and ideals behind Papworth colony.
74 - Copy letter to Mrs Hicks, [Great] Wilbraham, pleased to hear of her recovery from an attack of German measles, suggesting that an acquaintance who is possibly suffering from diabetes could possibly be seen at Bart's, and arranging to collect a pea-hen.
75 - Copy letter to Parke, Davis and Co., Beak Street, London, requesting a quotation for a quantity of formaline for Papworth.
76 - Copy letter to the Assistant Secretary of the Local Government Board, London, informing him that a letter for the secretary of the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony has been forwarded to her London address.
77 - Copy letter to E. W. Peppercorn, Boxworth Cottages, Elsworth, regarding the impracticality of having to sign his food paper once a month, and the necessity of him having extra rations for three months.
78 - Copy letter to Dr Cory, Soham, about sending a sample of sputum for examination, and the difficulty in getting female patients into sanatoria.
79 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, 53 Romney Street, Westminster, about various visits to Papworth and correspondence, also that Mrs Keynes will forward various documents to her.
80 - Copy letter to W. E. Warne, Acting Secretary, British Medical Journal, 429 Strand, London enclosing postal order in payment of extra charge for advertisement.
81 - Copy letter to S. Pauley, Bridge Street, Cambridge, regarding his difficulty in procuring Ruberoid.
82 - Copy letter to Sir Hedley Le Bas, 34-35 Norfolk Street, London, explaining the delay in dispatching a shelter because of problems with getting the railway company to accept goods.
83 - Copy letter to S. Pauley, Bridge Street, Cambridge, enclosing a certificate for a mortising machine.
84 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale enclosing a letter for her from King Edward's Hospital Fund.
85 - Copy letter to W. E. Stephens, Great Yarmouth, informing that they are unable to accept an Albert Ellis due to delay in alterations to the institution limiting the number of beds for advanced cases.
86 - Copy letter to the Officer-in-Command, R.A.F, Mill Common, Huntingdon, enquiring into the possibility of their Pierrot troupe performing at Papworth.
87 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, London, about Joseph Goddard, foreman carpenter, who had been instructed to join up, requesting that she seek exemption as without him the work at Papworth will become very difficult.
88 - Copy letter to Mr Banks, Fir Tree Farm, [Papworth Everard], requesting he be informed as soon as he can take vacation of a premises.
89 - Copy letter to Major J. H. Dalbiac, Commanding Officer no. 211 T.D.S., R.A.F, Portholme, Huntingdon, querying the number of guests in the concert party and time to send the car so that they will arrive at Papworth for start at 6.00 p.m.
90 - Copy letter to Major J. H. Dalbiac,Huntingdon, about rearranging visit to Papworth of his concert party.
91 - Copy letter to R. Guinness, Pyrford Court, [Pyrford, Surrey], covering letter sending a requested pamphlet.
92 - Copy letter to The Editor, The Insurance Magazine, 'Fermain', Parklangley, Beckenham, Kent, enclosing pamphlets and expressing interest in article on 'Tuberculosis and After-Care work' in The Insurance Magazine.
93 - Copy letter to Sir Arthur Newsholme, concerned that he may have the impression that Varrier-Jones had attacked his work on tuberculosis, and apologising for any misunderstanding.
94 - Copy letter to A.T. Bartholomew, Cambridge, about the number of volumes the Colony Library has, and sending for other books from Boots and the University Library.
95 - Copy letter to Mr Thackray regarding delay over the workshops due to difficulty procuring cement and offering help.
96 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, London, about a letter and cheque from Mr Illingsworth, and sending out pamphlets.
97-98 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London Insurance Committee, regarding the reports of Herbert Barton and Richard Tucker previously sent, an order of a shelter for Dr Rose Jordan and his despair at the number of people visiting the colony.
99 - Copy letter to H. Phillips, Biggleswade, about taking patients from Bedfordshire.
100 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London Insurance Committee informing him that two of his patients will be discharged and requesting two replacement patients.
101 - Copy letter to D. Griggs, Vine Villa, Clarendon Road, South Woodford, Essex, with thanks for golf clubs and balls sent, noting that games are perceived as very important at Papworth in comparison to other sanatoria.
102 - Copy letter to H. Phillips, Biggleswade, regarding the training and working of consumptives and the possibility of accepting early cases from Bedfordshire.
103 - Copy letter to Parker, Davis and Co. asking if they can supply formalin for Papworth colony.
104 - Copy letter to Sir G. Newman, Board of Education, [London], suggesting the study of fatigue in the consumptive be undertaken at Papworth, and wondering if his Department could provide a grant for an assistant.
105 - Copy letter to Dr H. R. Rivers, St. John's College, Cambridge, about borrowing some apparatus (an 'oleograph') for the study of the question of the amount of work able to be accomplished by a consumptive working man.
106 - Copy letter to Mr Brock, National Health Insurance Commission, London, expressing interest in the results of two studies and whether the results are comparable. Also trying to 'cheer up' Mr Brock by emphasising the number of families wishing to come to Papworth, and the success of the project.
107 - Copy letter to the Coal Controller, c/o Ministry of Munitions, London, requesting permits for 50 tons of coal.
108 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London Insurance Committee, expressing delight that Bardswell's report will be issued separately from the Local Government Board.
109 - Copy letter to Miss Hilda Fox, The Village Centres Council, 36 Devonshire Place, London, regarding her plans for a village community in Hampshire and its similarities to Papworth despite it not having plans to deal with cases of tuberculosis.
110 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London, discussing the documents that will be sent, and emphasising the importance of the work for the patients.
111 - Copy memorandum to Mr Robinson, foreman carpenter, The Colony, requesting information on various patients.
112 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London, confirming that the man in question can be accepted at Papworth subject to his condition. Also questioning the fact he has not received his pension despite being discharged since 1916.
113 - Copy letter to Sir H.G. Fordham, Chairman of Cambridgeshire County Council, Odsey, about a Wm. H. McMurray and his training in market gardening and advice on the agencies which should bear the cost of his training.
114 - Copy letter to W. Marsden Richards, 8 Vernon House, London, with thanks for free samples of nasal inhaler.
115 - Copy letter to Miss J. Jordan, 124 Elm Road, Kingston-on-Thames, [Surrey], regarding a man in a photograph not being the man referred to in her letter.
116 - Copy letter to G. Williams, Chief A.I.D., Portholme Works, Huntingdon, arranging a date for their orchestra to visit and perform at Papworth for the patients.
117 - Copy letter to Mrs D. M. London, 46 Radnor Park Road, Folkstone, Kent, regretting that her brother is not eligible for admission to the institution except as a private patient.
118 - Copy letter to Major J. H. Dalbiac, Huntingdon, about sending his car to transport his concert party.
119 - Copy letter to F. Doggett, Cambridge Scientific Co. Ltd. accepting an invitation for 6 July.
120 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London Insurance Committee, regarding Sir George Fordham being only 'the figure-head' of the organisation and requesting he refer the Director of the American Red Cross Association to Varrier-Jones.
121 - Copy letter to Sir H.G. Fordham, Cambridge, regarding the amount of interest in the scheme at Papworth, to extent that he can only supply lists of references, having run out of offprints of articles.
122 - Copy letter to Board of Trade, Petrol Control Department, London, asking for forms for renewal of licence quickly as there is an urgent need for petrol.
123 - Copy letter to Sir H.G. Fordham, Cambridge: a duplicate copy of letter [/147]
124 - Copy letter to Sutton and Sons, seedsmen, Reading, asking them to send various seeds.
125 - Copy letter to R. D. Thomas, Ministry of Pensions, Secretary's Office, London, promising to write an article for their Gazette.
126 - Copy letter to E. Fisher, Dudley Local War Pensions Committee, giving brief notes on the intake of Papworth and the need for other institutions across the country.
127 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, London. Second copy of letter [/259]
128 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, London, commenting on a statement by the President of the Recruiting and Pensions Medical Board that the Cambridgeshire figures for men suffering from tuberculosis and coming up for their pensions is much lower and requesting data on this question.
129 - Copy letter to Sir H.G. Fordham, Cambridge, apologising for the delay in returning a letter and also about a visit from the American Red Cross.
130 - Copy letter to the Director, American Red Cross, about the organisation of the Colony, how it is unique and the ideas behind its formation as well as his hopes for future development.
131 - Copy letter to R. D. Thomas, Ministry of Pensions, Secretary's Office, London. enclosing manuscript article.
132 - Copy letter to the Revd. E. H. Saville, The Vicarage, Buckingham, from [secretary] regretting that there are currently no beds available for private patients, but that Varrier-Jones will be in contact when he returns.
133 - Copy letter to Varrier-Jones, Bryntirion, Hereford, from the Matron discussing the health of various patients.
134 - Memorandum to the Dispensary regarding an enquiry by Mr Stone of Croxton about a shelter.
135 - Copy letter to [?] regarding John Harris, agreeing to admit him for training as a gardener as long as he obeys the rules of the colony and providing information of his travel to the colony.
136 - Copy letter to Secretary, Ministry of Pensions, informing that he could admit W. Liddle to the Institution and telling him of which train he should catch.
137 - Copy letter to Mr A. R. Boggis, Westwood, Tattershall, Lincs., regarding his query as to the need for a schoolmaster at the Colony. Stating that there is no need yet for a schoolmaster, but asking that he send his curriculum vitae anyway. Also advising him not to return to London to live.
138 - Copy letter to A. T. Bartholomew, Cambridge, about binding Studio and Punch. Also informing that he will send for 30 volumes A. T. Bartholomew has for the Colony Library.
139 - Copy letter to Sutton and Sons, Reading, requesting a collection of vegetable seeds suitable for autumn sowing as seen in catalogue, and two other seed packets.
140 - Copy letter to A. W. Stileman, Sunnyside House, Wimbledon, [Surrey], allowing him to look over the house and grounds.
141 - Copy letter to A. Tabrum, County Hall, Cambridge, pointing out the impossibility of the head-foreman at Papworth attending drill due to the amount of overtime work he is undertaking.
142 - Copy letter to [?] regarding E. Palfrey and the importance of his work, requesting that he be left at his trade or the Institution will not be ready for the reception of sailors and soldiers.
143 - Copy letter to J. R. Alsop, 'Near The Church', Wilburton, informing him that there is no room at Papworth for his son and advising he contact his tuberculosis officer.
144 - Copy letter to Bailey, Grundy and Barrett Ltd. regarding Robert Pamphilon and the importance of his work, requesting that he be left at his trade or the institution will not be ready for the reception of sailors and
145 - Copy letter to Miss Young with thanks for wire and informing her that he will have to leave from a visit to hers on Monday evening, due to several bad cases at Papworth.
146 - Copy letter to E. H. Walker, Tuberculosis Officer, Public Health Department, Derby, about the unlikelihood of accepting his patient but to forward the form just in case.
147 - Copy letter to Mrs R. C. Young, Culdaff House, Culdaff, Co. Donegal, informing that due to overwhelming applications it is impossible to admit a patient from Ireland.
148 - Copy letter to Thomas Smith, Alpine Cottage, Over, hoping to visit him shortly and arrange a date for him to visit the garden at Papworth.
149 - Copy letter to H. Hudson, The Poplars, Stowbridge,[in Stow Bardolph, Norfolk], arranging to visit to examine and advise upon his daughter.
150 - Copy letter to Mrs W. Corbett Lowe, Neston Disablement Committee, Parkgate, regretfully informing that there is little hope of vacancies arising for the admission of 2 ex-soldiers to Papworth colony due to the overwhelming number of applications which they receive. (cf.1383/8/1/1/110).
151 - Copy letter to Messrs Ransoms, toolmakers, Newark-on-Trent, [Notts.], asking for particulars of four machines which are required for the workshops.
152 - Copy letter to Messrs Robinsons, toolmakers, Rochdale, [Lancs.], asking for particulars of four machines which are required for the workshops.
153 - Copy letter to Miss Marie Hudson [corrected from Hutson] Stowbridge detailing time of arrival at Stow station and meeting Dr [E.G.] Wales.
154 - Copy letter to Mrs E. Anderson, Ballee, Co. Antrim, apologising for being unable to accept a discharged soldier from Ireland, and stressing the overwhelming number of applications received.
155 - Copy letter to L. Brock, National Relief Fund, 3 Queen Anne's Gate, London, with many thanks for the prompt sending of a cheque for £10,000.
156 - Copy letter to Mrs M. Dimsdale, Cliff Lane Cottage, Cromer, about cheque for £10,000 received from Mr Brock and of a meeting.
157 - Copy letter to Mr A. Tabrum, County Hall, Cambridge [County Treasurer and Treasurer to the Colony], enclosing a cheque for £10,000 from Mr Brock and hoping that this satisfies the committee.
158 - Copy letter to Mrs M. Dimsdale, Cromer, about a visit by Hon. Alexandra Stanley and Lady Rodney and the possibility of a large donation. Also noting an idea by Lady Rodney of starting an institution with funds from the Y.M.C.A., Red Cross and Prince of Wales' Fund which could be associated with Papworth.
159 - Copy letter to T. Batey, Clerk of the [London Insurance] Committee, regarding extending [the stay of] Cyril James A. Brown for 8 weeks and reporting that three others should have no extension.
160 - Copy letter to Mrs A. A. Puttock, 7 The Avenue, Hitchin, [Herts.], regarding the admission of her son as soon as the Ministry of Pensions contacts him.
161 - Copy letter to Mrs Fellowes, Wimpole Lodge, [Arrington], about the male-only status of Papworth, and the lack of institutions in the county for female patients.
162 - Copy letter to Miss Douglas, The Rectory, Cheveley, about a shelter made for Beatrice Nutty and promising to try to help with her after-care.
163 - Copy letter to Sir A. Boscawen, regarding a letter received by a patient suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis and asking him to investigate.
164 - Copy letter to The Commandant, Prisoners of War, Ploughman Group, Sandy, Beds., refusing their request to undertake the duties of general practitioner but promising aid if there are cases of tuberculosis.
165 - Copy letter to E.H. Walker, Public Health Department, Derby, regarding William Frost regretting that accommodation for such advanced cases is full at present.
166 - Copy letter to The Editor, The Evening News, Carmelite Street, [London], asking the source of information published about Papworth that was incorrect.
167 - Copy letter from Miss. G. Blythe, 97 Comeragh Road, West. Kensington, [London], about a man suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis selling post-cards in London to supplement his pension.
168 - Copy letter to Sir. A. Boscawen, about Lieut. H. A. Woods, expressing concern over problems with his pension.
169 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant distressed by the lack of support from the Ministry of Pensions for a man with 'middle-case' tuberculosis and expressing frustration with the Ministry.
170 - Copy letter to the Ministry of Pensions, informing them that Lieut.-Col. Whitehead can be admitted to Papworth, and detailing travel arrangements.
171 - Copy letter to Rolandi's Foreign Library, 43 Berners Street, London, enclosing pamphlets and reprints requested.
172 - Copy letter to Thackray and Co., Huntingdon, about the laying of pipes for drainage.
173 - Copy certificate of the condition of Elvie Mallion.
174 - Copy letter to F. H. Edwards, 76 Cheapside, London, noting that he had 'already offered Smith the lodge but this he refused' and that there were no other cottages available.
175 - Copy letter to Mrs Adeane, Babraham Hall, regarding a previous Papworth patient 'King ', his employment since leaving and his health. Cf. 1383/8/1/1/144.
176 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London, regarding a memorandum and requesting copies.
177 - Copy letter to A. Brockett, Local Fuel Overseer, St. Neots, [Hunts.] detailing the amounts of fuel required.
178 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London, regarding a letter received, and asking Bardswell to investigate the man.
179 - Copy letter to Sir. R.L. Morant, [London], asking for information on the payment of treatment for cases where further treatment is essential.
180 - Copy letter to Lieut. Broughton, Eccles, [Lancs.], informing that a bed had been reserved at Papworth as requested by the Ministry of Pensions.
181 - Copy letter to Dr Cockill, King Edward VII Sanatorium, Midhurst, [Sussex], asking if there will be a vacancy for a female patient shortly.
182 - Copy letter to C.S. Evans, Editor, War Pensions Gazette, London requesting copies of the August edition, which contained an article on the consumptive soldier and emphasising that the committee should be trying to promote the cause of the consumptive soldier as much as possible.
183 - Copy letter to W. Hutson, Stowbridge, advising bed rest for his daughter if her temperature rises too high, and expressing confidence that [King Edward VII Sanatorium] Midhurst will provide the next available bed for her. Cf. /149 and /153
184 - Copy letter to N. D. Corbett Lowe, Disablement Committee, Neston, informing that Harry H. Meller has been admitted to Grosvenor Sanatorium, [Kennington, Kent].
185 - Copy letter to Lieut.-Col Chichester, Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire, with completed form for exemption from lighting order. Cf. 1383/8/1/1/154.
186 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, informing of the selection of two cases for treatment (Albert Edward Stubbings and James Edward Eaves) and giving details of travel arrangements for them.
187 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale about keeping contractors on their work, and the likelihood of the ambulance needing a licence.
188 - Copy letter to Thackray and Co., Huntingdon, regarding certification by the National Service Authorities in Cambridge that the work at Papworth is of national importance.
189 - Copy letter to Dr H. Richards, City Hall, Cardiff, about travelling to Cambridge to visit Papworth.
190 - Copy letter to [__] Metcalf, St. Peters House, Papworth Everard, asking if it would be possible to use the Estate Office or Home Farm temporarily at a nominal rental.
191 - Copy letter to Lady Neville, Royal Hotel, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, regretting that her patient cannot be admitted to the colony, and advising her to contact the National Health Insurance Commission.
192 - Copy letter to Thackray and Co., Huntingdon, asking them to supply wooden fencing at the price quoted.
193 - Copy letter to W. Hutson, Stowbridge, advising that his daughter prepare herself for a journey to Midhurst for admission. Cf. 1383/8/1/4/183.
194 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, London, questioning who will pay for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis cases which need further treatment.
195 - Copy letter to Mr Deamer, Bourn, requesting that his workman vacate the cottage at Papworth by 29 September and bring the key to Papworth Hall.
196 - Charles Foster, Assistant Secretary, Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund, 34-35 Norfolk Street, London, to Varrier-Jones asking which railway the colony will use to send the shelter.
197 - Copy letter to T. Musgrave Francis, Quy Hall, [Stow-cum-Quy] giving an address for timber merchants.
198 - Copy letter to secretary, London War Pensions Committee, Bermondsey, London, regarding John Harris, requesting that his pension is increased.
199 - Copy letter to District Manager, Telephone Buildings, Norwich, apologising for overlooking the payment of excess telephone calls.
200 - Copy letter to Mr F. K. Douglas, Newmarket, [Suffolk], with thanks for seeds for wild garden and querying the correct time of year to plant them.
201 - Copy letter to F. Buckler, Newmarket, [Suffolk], providing information on institutions suitable for men suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis and how payments are decided.
202 - Copy certificate stating that Harold Crohill is instructed by the Tuberculosis Colony to claim formal possession of No. 9, 11 and 12 Ermine Street, Papworth Everard.
203 - Copy letter to The Secretary, Ministry of Pensions, Royal Hospital Chelsea, about the status of E. T. Chapman, a patient undergoing after-care treatment at the Colony.
204 - Copy letter to Mrs Hart, St. Neots, Huntingdonshire, enclosing an application form for a man to be admitted as a patient and asking if he is suitable.
205 - Copy letter to Mr J. Carter, St. Neots, [Hunts.], informing him that his enquiry has been noted and that a full reply will be given after communication with the tuberculosis officer of his county.
206 - Copy letter to J. L. Wardlaw Burnett, Secretary, Ministry of Nat[ional] Service, London, regarding the threat of closure to the institution if men are removed from their work, and requesting that a decision be made as soon as possible.
207 - Copy letter to Sir. R.L. Morant, [London], informing him that the Ministry of National Service desires to take away a foreman and workman employed on urgent sanitary work and requesting his help to prevent this.
208 - Copy letter to [__] Willis, Local Government Board, requesting help to prevent a foreman and one of the head workmen, currently employed on urgent sanitary work at Papworth, being taken away by the Ministry of National Service as this would cause the closure of the institution.
209 - Copy letter to the Secretary, War Pensions Committee, Leeds, denying that there are any vacancies in the colony and asking where this information was received.
210 - Copy letter to Revd. J. Rowbotham, Sutton Cheney, [Leics.], informing him that there are no vacancies to offer his case.
211 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, [London], providing details of the cases of workmen who have been transferred to other work in Peterborough and requesting he attempt to stop the transfer as they are crucial to alterations being carried out at Papworth.
212 - Copy letter to The Secretary, Ministry of Pensions, London, about the impossibility of the supplying the statistics requested.
213 - Copy letter to Secretary, Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund, London, noting that the shelter will be sent by the Great Eastern Railway, and will be dispatched only after the Queen's visit next week.
214 - Copy letter to T. Musgrave Francis, Quy Hall, returning copy of letter, and noting that people have not yet vacated houses.
215-216 - Letter from G. A. Wootten expressing his anxiety to resolve the question of Smith's cottage before the 16 October and requesting details of what has been offered, with a copy reply regarding the offer to Smith of a cottage belonging to the Tuberculosis Colony.
217 - Copy letter to F. Thackray, builder, Huntingdon, asking him to come to Papworth at a specified time as there is a matter of utmost importance to discuss.
218 - Copy letter to The Secretary, Ministry of Pensions, London, requesting they send a supply of M.S.D. Form 5, as the stock at Papworth is exhausted.
219 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, The Hill House, Coton, regarding a telephone call to Mrs Keynes [about a visit from Governors].
220 - Copy letter to Mr A. R. Hill agreeing to his presence to report the visit of the Queen and Princess Mary and suggesting a photographer from the [Cambridge] Chronicle] should be sent also.
221 - Copy letter to Mrs F. J. Parker, K. K. [Kitchener of Khatoum?] Empire Association, regretting that there is no present accommodation for her cases at Papworth, and indeed that Papworth is overwhelmed with applications.
222 - Copy letter to T. Musgrave Francis, 10 Peas Hill, [Cambridge], denying that any arrangements had been made for occupancy of a cottage and requesting that the situation be sorted so that possession can be taken of it.
223 - Copy letter to Bale and Sons, Oxford Street, London, asking for a quotation for 1,000 copies of a reprint of an article on tuberculosis by Varrier-Jones appearing in the next issue of Reveille and for date of publication.
224 - Copy letter to Mrs Codrington, Ladies' United Services Club, Curzon Street, [London], regretfully informing of the lack of room at Papworth for the proposed patient.
225 - Copy letter to Mrs R. Northey, 12 Pelham Crescent, London, detailing the price for her son to enter Papworth, and noting that his nurse could also have a private room as well as the possibility that in the future she might be able to reside in the village.
226 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant requesting he pressurises the Pensions Ministry to recognise the extent of the tuberculosis problem, and enclosing two letters of application to the colony which cannot be accepted due to overwhelming number of applications.
227 - Copy of letter received from A. K. Maclacklin, Local Government Board, stating that the Board has given instructions that two men working at Papworth Hall should not be removed from that work until the work is completed.
228 - Copy letter to W. Hutson Esq., Stowbridge, in pleasure that his daughter is settled well at Midhurst, and confirming that he has heard nothing about her condition yet.
229 - Copy letter to F. Thackray, builders, Huntingdon, regarding the apparent resolution of the matter of the two workmen who were instructed to be removed from their work at Papworth.
230 - Copy letter to A.K. Maclacklin, Local Government Board, with thanks for action taken. Cf. 1383/8/1/4/227.
231 - Copy letter to Miss Hutson with thanks for cheque for £5.5s. 0d. and detailing how it will be spent setting up a patient and family to run the village store.
232 - Copy letter to Sir H.G. Fordham, Cambridge, with thanks for words of appreciation and commenting that the Queen gave the impression of interest during her visit to the colony.
233 - Copy letter to Lady Walston, Newton Hall, [Newton], with thanks for cheque, and requesting that she suggest a visit to Papworth to Queen Alexandra when she next visits her.
234 - Copy letter to The Engineer, Telephone Department, G.P.O., Norwich, requiring an extension bell to be fitted to the telephone at Papworth.
235 - Copy letter to J. McIlivraith, Dolphin Hotel, Honiton, [Devon], with thanks for letter and about the success of Her Majesty's visit. Cf. 1383/1/1/181.
236 - Copy letter to Miss E. Hope Glen, Local [Insurance] Committee, Norwich, enclosing pamphlets, and requesting a visit to Papworth is postponed until the New Year.
237 - Copy letter to Dr E. Carling, Berks and Bucks, Joint Sanatorium, Oxon. about his visiting the colony.
238 - Copy letter to [unspecified] enclosing a money order for payment of the maintenance of workmen, etc.
239 - Copy letter to N. B. Warner Bromley, Blomfield Street, London, about arranging a meeting in Cambridge, and expressing a desire to see 'their centre' at Barnardiston Hall [Suffolk].
240 - Copy letter to C.E. Mulholland, Secretary, Leeds Local War Pensions Committee, regretting that there is no vacancy to offer for a H. Holdsworth at present.
241 - Copy letter to Joshua Taylor and Co., Cambridge, requesting that they supply the letter bearer with overalls and charge to his account.
242 - Copy letter to Joshua Taylor and Co., Cambridge, requesting that they supply the letter bearer with overalls, etc., and charge to the colony account.
243 - Copy letter to Pauley and Son., requesting they supply various tools and braces.
244 - Copy letter to The Secretary, War Pensions Committee, Norwich, accepting a discharged soldier for twelve months if his disease is in the early stages for training in poultry keeping.
245 - Copy letter to Miss Price, Langton House, Lewisham Hill, London, enclosing pamphlets about the colony treatment.
246 - Copy letter to RevD. Iggledon, The Vicarage, Caxton, apologising for delay in answering letter and noting that any time convenient for him to visit would be appreciated by patients.
247 - Copy letter to Mrs Harding, The Manor, Histon, with thanks for gift of books for patients.
248 - Copy letter to P.C. Fitzgerald, Hon. Secretary, Y.M.C.A, Cambridge, arranging him to give a lecture at the colony.
249 - Copy letter to Miss Cochrane, The Downs, [Croxton], about a letter she sent to Matron and the recent success of the Colony in acquiring a property which will enable them to deal with women and children on the same lines as men.
250 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, National Ins[urance] Commissioners, [London], informing him that the foreman and bricklayers appear safe, and welcoming his inspector, to clarify points relating to national insurance.
251 - Copy letter to T. Smith, Over, inviting him to visit Papworth any day he is able. Cf. 1383/8/1/4/149.
252 - Copy letter to the secretary, Red Cross War Library, Marble Arch, London, regarding an offer to supply books and magazines for the patients.
253 - Copy letter to F. J. Chamberlain, Y.M.C.A, Cambridge arranging to meet.
254 - Copy letter to Miss Cochrane, [Croxton], about the success of a Red Cross Day at Papworth at which the patients raised 19s.0d.
255 - Copy of letter to [?] attempting to answer their questions and concerns as a tuberculosis sufferer and to advise him or her on the best treatment and to promote the correct mental attitude.
256 - Copy letter to The Farringdon Photo Co., 46 Shoe Lane, London, asking for reprints of three photographs.
257 - Copy letter to The Central News Ltd., London ordering copies of photographs.
258 - Copy letter to The Sports and General Press Agency Ltd., London, ordering copies of photographs.
259 - Copy letter to Dr Richards, Cardiff, with thanks for a report sent, and detailing land and houses purchased for the colony since his visit.
260 - Copy letter to Sir Edward Wallington [Queen's private secretary], Buckingham Palace, expressing his appreciation for the Queen's interest and also informing of communications with the National Health Insurance Commissioners regarding the suitability for a man he suggested for Papworth.
261 - Copy letter to Mr F. Thackray, Huntingdon, enclosing a communication from the Ministry of National Service
262 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, Nat[ional] Health Ins[urance] Commission, forwarding correspondence to his department.
263 - Copy letter to S. Pauley, [ironmonger], 31-32 Bridge Street, Cambridge, enclosing a permit for a steel-studded tyre, and requesting he obtain one as soon as possible.
264 - Copy letter to Major Mitchell, Director of Pensions, [London], clarifying the type of tyre a permit is required for.
265 - Copy letter to Mrs Marriott, Connaught House, Ventnor, [Isle of White], with apologies that there are no vacancies presently for her husband and therefore no post to offer her either.
266 - Copy letter to District Manager, Post Office Telephones, asking for an explanation for an additional rental charge.
267 - Copy letter to V. V. Matthews, 22 Denson House, Victoria, London detailing the extent of the colony, and the industries operating at the colony.
268 - Copy letter to A.T. Bartholomew, Cambridge, discussing the British Red Cross Library sending books for Papworth.
269 - Copy letter to N. J. Wilding Cole, Hon Secretary, War Pensions Committee, Ashford, Kent, enclosing a form to be returned as soon as possible and the possibility of a vacancy to offer soon. Includes details of industry departments at the colony, as well as charges for treatment and training.
270-271 - Copy letter to J. Bidwell, Bene't Street, Cambridge, about draining South Park due to problems with standing water. Also requesting that Northfield be set to re-decorating an original cottage. Also discussing accommodating an engine-man at Papworth rather than Elsworth.
272 - Copy letter to Deputy County Tuberculosis Officer, Huntingdon, informing thataccommodation at Papworth is limited, and enclosing forms he requested.
273 - Copy letter to 'Lawrence', refusing him to return for treatment at Papworth.
274-275 - Copy letter to F. J. Chamberlain, Y.M.C.A, Cambridge, about the
276 - Copy letter to Contract Manager, Post Office Telephones, Norwich, regarding the mistake not being by Papworth Committee and therefore not being their responsibility.
277 - Copy letter to Mr Watkin refusing him permission to shoot over the grounds of Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony.
278 - Copy letter to R. S. Whipple, Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company, allowing him to use information from 'Clinical Thermometry' and requesting a copy of his paper when finished.
279 - Copy letter to Superintendent, St. Columba's Hospital, Swiss Cottage, London, regretfully refusing admission to an applicant.
280 - Copy letter to Hon. Secretary, Kitchener Nat[ional] Mem[orial] Fund, Norfolk Street, London, regarding the impossibility of sending a shelter at the same price as last May, as the failure to supply a shelter in last May was not the fault of the colony.
281 - Copy letter to T. N. Kelynack, Harley Street, London, expressing hope to send manuscript shortly in order to 'clear the air with regard to colony treatment of tuberculosis'.
282 - Copy letter to T. A. Butcher, Mawson Road, Cambridge about holding a musical service in church and reassuring him not to visit Papworth until he is recovered from influenza.
283 - Copy letter to the Coal Controller, c/o Ministry of Munitions, London, requesting they investigate the coal supply to Papworth as once again the need for coal is desperate.
284 - Copy letter to Mr Bavister, Papworth Everard asking him to play the organ at a Sunday service.
285 - Copy letter to Mr Gates, Papworth Everard, requesting he open the church as usual on Sunday for a service.
286 - Copy letter to Dr Dalton, Cambridge commenting on the circular of the LocalGovernment Board dealing with the treatment of tuberculosis.
287 - Copy letter to V. V. Matthews, 22 Denison House, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London about the friendly societies grants to the after-care scheme.
288 - Copy letter to Messrs Perkins, The Nurseries Huntingdon, requesting that a Mr Terry visit Papworth to discuss the fruit trees proposed to be planted in the orchard.
289 - Copy letter to secretary, N[aval] and M[ilitary] War Pensions Committee, Derby with regards to arranging a visit to the colony, and the restriction of visiting days to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
290 - Copy letter to A.T. Bartholomew, 26 Northampton Street, Cambridge, apologising for delay in writing due to Illness and discussing the length of bill heads wanted.
291 - Copy letter to G. T. Lee, Town Clerk, Derby, confirming a date is suitable for their representatives to visit Papworth.
292 - Copy letter to Lieut. P. Mawson, Town Hall, Chelsea, providing details of charges for treatment and training, and what training opportunities are on offer.
293-294 - Copy letter to Maj.-Gen. Sir Frederick Maurice, London, with thanks for his interest in the work at Papworth and his promise to review Varrier-Jones' article in Reveille. Also discussing the Queen's visit to Papworth and her donation of ú1,000.
295 - Copy letter to A.C. Hutcherson Esq., Board of Trade, Coal Mines Dept, Regent Street, Cambridge, enclosing a mis-directed letter and informing him on the improved coal situation at Papworth.
296 - Copy letter to E. Young, 12 and 13 Russell Square, regarding the content of a meeting held to discuss various alterations to 'the hut' and his surprise that Mr Gilson had not informed E. Young about the events of this meeting.
297 - Copy letter to Mrs Stuart Wortley attempting to clarify the treatment desired for her patient, and listing the possible options available at present in Papworth.
298 - Copy letter to G. Wooton, Petty Cury, Cambridge, regarding Smith's cottage, informing him that Mr Bidwell has promised to 'attend the court on Wednesday next' and that this time will be a success.
299 - Copy letter to Messrs Wood and Ingram, nurserymen, Huntingdon, ordering various fruit trees.
300 - Copy letter to Mr A. E. Lowance, 57 Mordaunt Street, Stockwell, London, regretting that there is no room for more patients at the colony.
301 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London Insurance Committee, providing names of men to be discharged and informing him that eight more can be admitted.
302 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, London, from Matron informing him that Varrier-Jones is away and his letter will be forwarded.
303 - Copy letter to Deputy Controller, Board of Trade, Petrol Control Department, London, regarding remittance enclosed and apologies it was not sent earlier.
304 - Copy letter to Mr J. Harris, 23 Richardson Road, Bermondsey, [London], arranging next meeting at the Dispensary.
305 - Copy letter to John Bale, Sons and Danielson Ltd., Oxford House, Great Titchfield Street, London, ordering 1,000 reprints of article from Reveille no. 2.
306 - Copy letter to Mrs Harding, Histon, apologising for not collecting books due to breakdown of ambulance.
307 - Copy letter to W. Hutson, Stowbridge, with regards to a vacancy for his daughter at Bramblewood.
308 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London, regarding the increase in charges to patients from outside Cambridgeshire and the possibility that he will stop sending cases to Papworth.
309 - Copy letter to the secretary, Ministry of Pensions, London, informing him that he cannot admit a case as all the advanced beds for officers are full.
310 - Copy letter to Mr Thackray, requesting photographs be sent urgently for blocks to be made, the urgency of the paths being completed and changes to the new roof over the workshop.
311 - Copy letter to A. Tabrum, Treasurer to the Colony, Cambridge, forwarding a cheque from the Serbian Relief Committee for maintenance charges for Alexander Todoravitch.
312 - Copy letter to Mr Lack [Cottenham] requesting his urgent attention to the hot water apparatus in their garage.
313 - Copy letter to A. Bartholomew, Cambridge, about receiving 'the Queen's book'. Also discussing the library at Papworth and collecting some books.
314 - Copy letter to J. Bidwell, Bene't Street, Cambridge, requesting that the sink
315 - Copy letter to F.J. Chamberlain, Y.M.C.A., Cambridge, with thanks for a billiard table.
316 - Copy letter to S. A. Delepine, Professor of Bacteriology etc. with thanks for a copy of a report of investigations into the prevalence and source of tuberculosis bacilli in cows milk. Also noting a similar investigation was worked on by Sims Woodhead but that the results have not yet been published.
317 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, London, asking him to help to press the Ministry of Labour to supply the Papworth contractors with the necessary labour.
318 - Copy letter to Mr Pierce, Electric Light Supply Co., Cambridge, regarding the setting-up of wood-working machinery, and the slow progression of the wiring of shelters.
319 - Copy letter to Dr P.V. Edwards, Bramcote Sanatorium, Nuneaton [Warwicks.] about his health, and providing references to various articles which may be of interest. Noting that the first move to starting a colony like Papworth is to get the support of the friendly societies and always to emphasise that consumptive labour must be subsidized.
320 - Copy letter to Major W. Aitken, No. 2 General Hospital, Walton-on-Thames, [Surrey], apologising for the delay in sending literature regarding the work of the Colony.
321 - Copy letter to The Acting Medical Officer of Health, West Hartlepool regretting that due to area limitations they cannot admit patients from Hartlepool, and suggesting alternative colonies.
322 - Copy letter to H. L. Pattin, Municipal Buildings, Norwich, enclosing pamphlets and answering a query as to the cost per bed for treatment.
323 - Copy letter to Harry W. Lawrence, 2 Montague Road, Cambridge, requesting he visit Mr Pierce, the Managing Director of the Electric Light Works, Cambridge, as he is the honorary engineer to the colony.
324-325 - Copy letter to Sir. R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, expressing his frustration with having to continually discuss the question of training with the Pensions Ministry with little success.
326-327 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, London, duplicate copy of letter [/324-325]
328-329 - Copy letter to Maj. Mitchell, Minister of Pensions, London, stating propositions for the training of colonists at Papworth, and how the Ministry's support and approval is needed in this matter.
330 - Copy letter to T.N. Kelynack, London, hoping to send manuscript shortly and asking the cost of a full-page advertisement for shelters in his journal.
331 - Copy letter to C.W. Followes, Tuberculosis After-care Association, Municipal Offices, Bournemouth, regarding focus in his article in Reveille and sending other reprints on the same subject.
332 - Copy letter to The Clerk, Norfolk Insurance Committee, Norwich, regretting that W. Woolston and F. Long cannot be accepted as all accommodation is full.
333 - Copy letter to The Clerk, Hertfordshire Local Committee (Naval and Military Pensions), The Perch, Berkhamsted, [Herts.], requesting they fill in form allowing Drvr. Ellis, T.W. to come on probation to Papworth for 2 months.
334 - Copy letter to T. N. Kelynack, London, asking for a quotation for a full page advertisement.
335 - Copy letter to Dr A.C. Haddon, 2 Cranmer Road, Cambridge, about the aim of Papworth industries to become self-supporting and enclosing pamphlets about the Papworth Colony Scheme. Also providing information of their bankers and treasurer.
336 - Copy letter to Dr J.C. Hargrave, Deputy County Tuberculosis Officer, 36 High Street, Huntingdon, regarding the admission of cases of diseased spine and hip-joints.
337 - Copy letter to A.T. Bartholomew, Cambridge, regarding books from Histon and requesting he comes to see them. Also discussing a quotation from Partridge and Cooper for a paper.
338 - Copy letter to Miss Cochrane, The Downs, [Croxton], deploring the general lack of co-ordination in public health matters and discussing action taken to support the family of 'Merriott'.
339 - Copy letter to C. Macdonald, Board of Guardians for relief of Jewish Poor, 127 Middlesex Street, Bishopsgate, [London], informing that there are no vacancies likely to appear for many months.
340 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, London, about problems obtaining possession of a cottage recently purchased by the Colony in Papworth, where the widow will only vacate the cottage upon return of her son from France. Requesting that this soldier, Sergt. Mechanic R. P. Clark, 217th Squadron be released from the army.
341 - Copy letter to W. Hutson, Stowbridge, with thanks for money, which will be used in the Christmas festivities fund. Also informing him that his daughter will have to wait for accommodation, as enquiries have not found an available space yet, but that he will continue to try.
342 - Copy letter to The Secretary, Local Sub-committee for Bermondsey, London, informing that he had had to dismiss J. Harris for gross disobedience and refusal to obey orders.
343 - Copy letter to Dr Bowen, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, informing him of a case of tuberculosis of the hip which needs hospital attention at Addenbrookes prior to going to Papworth and requesting a date for him to be taken in.
344 - Copy letter to Mr Watkins, Papworth Everard, giving formal notice to vacate his cottage.
345 - Copy letter to Mrs Adeane, Babraham Hall, about another case of tuberculosis in the Skillings family, promising to go to Babraham to examine him as to his suitability for a sanatorium.
346 - Copy letter to Lieut-Col. W. Combe, C.A.M.C, 245 Oxford Street, London, arranging a meeting to discuss the question of the treatment of the tuberculosis soldier.
347 - Copy letter to A. Abel, Secretary, Local Sub-Committee for Berdmondsey, Town Hall, Bermondsey, requesting completion of a form to allow the case of F.R. Brett to be considered.
348 - Copy letter to Dr Cory, Soham, about visiting Soham and examining a patient there.
349 - Copy letter to Lady Maurice, 44 Kensington Park Gardens, London, expressing gratitude to have Sir Frederick's help and promising to read his article; also anticipating visit by Mrs Marsh to stay for Christmas.
350 - Copy letter to Dr [T.S.] Robson, Waterbeach, stating that the accommodation at Papworth may not be sufficient to accept a patient, Moore of Landbeach, after his treatment at Addenbrookes.
351 - Copy letter to Mr Piper, [Bourn] requesting a delivery of coal at once as the Institution has run out.
352 - Copy letter to W. N. Dunstan, County Hall, Lewes, enclosing a reprint and drawing attention to a quote regarding the National Insurance Act.
353 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London Insurance Committee, about a man 'Henry' whose temperament led to him being refused long-term care at the Colony and defending the colony's successful methods in other cases.
354 - Copy letter to [?], Huntingdon, cancelling order for photographs as they are now too late to be used for publication in a monthly journal.
355 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, London, apologising that the London Insurance committee will suffer from a decision to halve reduce patient numbers and to refuse further applicants until a new sanitary block is complete; also about correspondence with Major Mitchell.
356 - Copy letter to F. Slater, Local Government Board, [London], requesting he inform Mr Willis that the number of patients in the institution is being halved, and further admissions suspended, also problems with applications to the Ministry of Labour and Local Labour Exchanges.
357 - Copy letter to The Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Pensions, London, regretting that there are no beds he can place at their disposal due to a reduction in patient numbers because of shortage of labour on buildings.
358 - Copy letter to The Clerk, London Insurance Committee, regarding W.C. Wood and his reluctance to receive further treatment, and the common misapprehension by patients that their treatment will not be prolonged; suggests that Committee speak to patients before they come to eliminate this problem.
359 - Copy letter to Miss. E.C. Harvey, 16 Mays Hill Road, Shortlands, [Kent], with thanks for £5 donation, enclosing photographs of the Queen's visit and pamphlets.
360 - Copy letter to T. Kidd, Swadlincote War Pensions Sub-committee, 2 Belmont Street, Swadlincote, [Derbys.], apologising that the pamphlets he requested are out of print, but promising to send a copy of the enlarged edition.
361 - Copy letter to R. Manning, Burleigh House, Beaufort Street, London, with thanks for letter.
362 - Copy letter to C.A. Weeks, 5 Eversley Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, [East Sussex], informing him that there are no present vacancies at the institution and enclosing pamphlets.
363 - Copy letter to The Relieving Officer, Caxton, requesting that he remove theproperty of the late tenant Mrs Merritt from 12 Papworth Everard.
364 - Copy letter to Major Mitchell, Director of Training, Ministry of Pensions, London, enclosing an item left behind after a visit to Papworth.
365 - Copy letter to W. Hutson, Stowbridge, advising he wait until there is a vacancy at Mundesley, enclosing the prospectus for his interest.
366 - Copy letter to Gillson, surveyor, Huntingdon, requesting a specification and plans for 'the Y.M.C.A. Hut' so that he can inform Mr Chamberlain of how it is progressing.
367 - Copy letter to J.J. Foster, Aldwick, [Sussex], enclosing pamphlets describing the Colony's scheme for the after-care treatment of tuberculosis.
368 - Copy letter to T. Musgrave Francis, Quy Hall, regarding a letter from the Ministry of Pensions and commenting that the number of patients cannot be increased at present due to sanitation limitations.
369 - Copy letter to the Secretary, War Pensions Committee, Bermondsey, London informing that he cannot admit F.R. Brett at present (no reason given)
370 - Copy letter to Capt. N. Bardswell, London, with thanks for received copies of memorandum and discussing a cutting sent with letter.
371 - Copy letter to J. Bidwell, Bene't Street, Cambridge, requesting that the property just acquired by Varrier-Jones be insured and a standpipe or hose installed.
372 - Copy letter to Mr Brockett, St. Neots, Hunts., about the desperate need for coal at Papworth, with no coal having been delivered for three months. Also complaining about a letter received from Mr Piper who accuses the coal controller of being a liar.
373 - Copy letter to Mr C. Watts, Estate Agent, St. Ives, [Hunts.], stating that blinds are not required for St. Peter's House
374 - Copy letter to Mr Chamberlain with thanks for letter and arranging to visit Barnardiston Hall. Also noting that a marquee has arrived but without poles.
375 - Copy letter to Col. G. Sims Woodhead, National Liberal Club, Victoria Street, [London], regarding proposed extensions to the colony and an enclosed plan.
376 - Copy letter to A. Tabrum,[Cambridge] enclosing 'ring paper of Benjamin Munns'.
377 - Note: 'Charge last day only and not first day in making accounts. Officers to be charged to Pensions Ministry direct and not to Mr Wright on the ordinary sheet'
378-381 - Partial index with headings Philosophy, Winter Jobs for Cockrell,
2 - Varrier Jones' correspondence, mainly about personal matters including alterations to garage at Brymtirion, [Hereford], copy letters to Jeffreys and Powell, solicitors, Brecon about estate of Thomas Jenkins
Expand 3 - Varrier-Jones' personal and professional correspondence found loose, arranged largely in alphabetical order by correspondent, including Automobile Associations about routes for specific journeys and summons of chauffer for speeding in London, Susan Allbutt (widow of Sir Clifford), Cambridge, Knight, Frank and Rutley , estate agents, London about sale of Hatley Park Estate, donations to Sims Woodhead memorial3 - Varrier-Jones' personal and professional correspondence found loose, arranged largely in alphabetical order by correspondent, including Automobile Associations about routes for specific journeys and summons of chauffer for speeding in London, Susan Allbutt (widow of Sir Clifford), Cambridge, Knight, Frank and Rutley , estate agents, London about sale of Hatley Park Estate, donations to Sims Woodhead memorial
4 - Copy replies to letters with correspondents whose initial letter is 'R':
Expand 5 - Varrier-Jones personal correspondence 1929 found loose, appears to be with correspondents and institutions 'A-N', although arrangement is confused. Subjects include building and landscape work to home in Hereford, sale of land adjacent to property in Hereford, proposed sale of property called Turphilip Farm, Talybont-on -Usk, Brecon, personal financial matters (including property and life insurance) and portrait by Lance Calkin 5 - Varrier-Jones personal correspondence 1929 found loose, appears to be with correspondents and institutions 'A-N', although arrangement is confused. Subjects include building and landscape work to home in Hereford, sale of land adjacent to property in Hereford, proposed sale of property called Turphilip Farm, Talybont-on -Usk, Brecon, personal financial matters (including property and life insurance) and portrait by Lance Calkin
6 - File containing correspondence with individuals and organisations with initial letter 'D' 1934-1935, and personal correspondence of 1935
7 - Correspondence, professional and personal
8 - Varrier-Jones' professional and personal correspondence (with one letter addressed to Dr Brieger, inviting him to speak to the Association of Industrial Medical Officers) some of which is marked [in Peter Fraser's hand] with a reference number for filing which includes /402 followed by initial letter of surname of correspondent. Content includes arrangements for visits to Papworth, distribution of Research Bulletin. Personal matters include invoice for 'lease of Rhosson Bungalow from Mrs J Manning and others' with decision taken not to proceed from Few and Co. Solicitors
9 - Correspondence found loose dated 1939, includes letters to both Pendrill Varrier-Jones and Peter Fraser (in some cases its not apparent which), about various matters, including arrangements for visits to Papworth by Queen Mary and others
Expand 9 - Papers and Correspondence about Motor Vehicles9 - Papers and Correspondence about Motor Vehicles
Expand 10 - Pendrill Varrier-Jones' (and in some cases, Peter Fraser's) correspondence with Individuals 10 - Pendrill Varrier-Jones' (and in some cases, Peter Fraser's) correspondence with Individuals
Expand 11 - Varrier-Jones Correspondence and Papers about Personal Matters11 - Varrier-Jones Correspondence and Papers about Personal Matters
Expand 12 - Varrier-Jones records about Patients12 - Varrier-Jones records about Patients
Expand 13 - Publicity and Appeals: General Correspondence Files13 - Publicity and Appeals: General Correspondence Files
Expand 14 - Correspondence with Wreford about particular subjects14 - Correspondence with Wreford about particular subjects
Expand 15 - Correspondence from Reynell Wreford selected by Peter Fraser15 - Correspondence from Reynell Wreford selected by Peter Fraser
Expand 16 - Papers about donations from the London Office16 - Papers about donations from the London Office
Expand 17 - Copies of memos to Reynell Wreford from Papworth Industries sent to Varrier-Jones17 - Copies of memos to Reynell Wreford from Papworth Industries sent to Varrier-Jones
Expand 18 - Papworth Industries and Institution18 - Papworth Industries and Institution
Expand 19 - Papers retained for reference by Varrier-Jones19 - Papers retained for reference by Varrier-Jones
Expand 20 - Published Medical Papers and Reports20 - Published Medical Papers and Reports
Expand 21 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, correspondence and papers21 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, correspondence and papers
Expand 22 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, press cutting albums22 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, press cutting albums
Expand 23 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, papers found loose in press cutting albums23 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, papers found loose in press cutting albums
Expand 24 - Records of Thomas Johnson, Secretary, Papworth Village Settlement24 - Records of Thomas Johnson, Secretary, Papworth Village Settlement
Expand 25 - Press cuttings books acquired by Papworth Village Settlement25 - Press cuttings books acquired by Papworth Village Settlement
Expand 26 - Records of the General Manager of Papworth Industries 26 - Records of the General Manager of Papworth Industries
Expand 27a - Records of Lionel Papé, Chief Accountant, Papworth Village Settlement and Enham Village Centre27a - Records of Lionel Papé, Chief Accountant, Papworth Village Settlement and Enham Village Centre
Expand 27b - Records of the Chief Medical Officer27b - Records of the Chief Medical Officer
Expand 28 - Other records originating from Papworth Village Settlement28 - Other records originating from Papworth Village Settlement
Expand B - Papworth Village Settlement papers about Enham Village Centre, Andover, HampshireB - Papworth Village Settlement papers about Enham Village Centre, Andover, Hampshire
Expand C - Papers relating to Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent.C - Papers relating to Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent.
Expand D - Papers relating to Peamount Sanatorium, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.D - Papers relating to Peamount Sanatorium, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
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