Correspondence with Charles A.G. Mackintosh

Scope and Content

Correspondence between Charles A.G. Mackintosh, and Arthur Ransome, journalist and writer, relating to an offer by Mackintosh to act as a correspondent for the Manchester Guardian in Egypt, which is declined. Also included is internal memoranda relating to the recommendation of Mackintosh by R.A. Furness as a replacement as correspondent for the paper in Egypt.