Correspondence with C. Despard

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Charlotte Despard (1844-1939), feminist and socialist reformer, relating to discussion of the treatment of women prisoners in Ireland during the Irish Civil War, with details of reported incidents, and a request for support and publicity for the cause from the Manchester Guardian. Also included is reference to a letter from [Maud] Gonne MacBride, Irish nationalist, on the subject, with whom Scott recently met, and the publication of the substance of MacBride's letter in the Manchester Guardian.