Letter from Alfred Horsley, Secretary, Local Arts and Crafts Exhibition, 9, Newbiggin, Malton, inviting Major Sykes to contribute to the prize fund and with details of the committee and of subscriptions to date and enclosing a Schedule of Classes and Prize

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Papers of the Sykes family of SledmereU DDSY

BalkholmeU DDSY/1

Barmby-on-the-MoorU DDSY/2

BeverleyU DDSY/3

Bishop WiltonU DDSY/4

BridlingtonU DDSY/5

BrighamU DDSY/6

Burton PidseaU DDSY/7

CottamU DDSY/8

CroomU DDSY/9

Dalton HolmeU DDSY/10

Derwent Drainage and NavigationU DDSY/11

DriffieldU DDSY/12

DrypoolU DDSY/13

DugglebyU DDSY/14

EastringtonU DDSY/15

EddlethorpeU DDSY/16

EttonU DDSY/17

FimberU DDSY/18

FitlingU DDSY/19

FoshamU DDSY/20

FridaythorpeU DDSY/21

GansteadU DDSY/22

Garton-on-the-WoldsU DDSY/23

Manor of Garton-on-the-WoldsU DDSY/24

Heslerton, East and West, and SherburnU DDSY/25

HilderthorpeU DDSY/26

HilstonU DDSY/27

HollymU DDSY/28

HothamU DDSY/29

HowdenU DDSY/30

HuggateU DDSY/31

HullU DDSY/32

HunsleyU DDSY/33

Hutton CranswickU DDSY/34

KennythorpeU DDSY/35

KilhamU DDSY/36

KilpinU DDSY/37

Kirby Grindalythe and MowthorpeU DDSY/38

KirkburnU DDSY/39

LangtoftU DDSY/40

Linton, par. WintringhamU DDSY/41

LockingtonU DDSY/42

LundU DDSY/43

Market WeightonU DDSY/44

Menethorpe, par. BurythorpeU DDSY/45

Middleton-on-the-WoldsU DDSY/46

MolescroftU DDSY/47

MytonU DDSY/48

North CaveU DDSY/49

North DaltonU DDSY/50

North FrodinghamU DDSY/51

OwstwickU DDSY/52

OwthorneU DDSY/53

RiccallU DDSY/54

RimswellU DDSY/55

RoosU DDSY/56

RotseaU DDSY/57

SanctonU DDSY/58

SettringtonU DDSY/59

SherburnU DDSY/60

SkeltonU DDSY/61

SledmereU DDSY/62

South FrodinghamU DDSY/63

Thirkleby and LintonU DDSY/64

ThirtlebyU DDSY/65

ThixendaleU DDSY/66

TibthorpeU DDSY/67

WansfordU DDSY/68

WaxholmeU DDSY/69

Weaverthorpe and HelperthorpeU DDSY/70

West LuttonU DDSY/71

WetwangU DDSY/72

WheldrakeU DDSY/73

YedinghamU DDSY/74

Cayton (North Riding)U DDSY/75

Clifton (North Riding)U DDSY/76

Danby (North Riding)U DDSY/77

Huttons Ambo (North Riding)U DDSY/78

Malton (North Riding)U DDSY/79

Mowthorpe (North Riding)U DDSY/80

Scarborough (North Riding)U DDSY/81

Crofton (West Riding)U DDSY/82

Knottingley (West Riding)U DDSY/83

Leeds (West Riding)U DDSY/84

Levels (West Riding)U DDSY/85

Monk Bretton (West Riding)U DDSY/86

Rothwell (West Riding)U DDSY/87

Sherburn in Elmet (West Riding)U DDSY/88

Sutton (Byram cum Sutton, West Riding)U DDSY/89

YorkU DDSY/90

BedfordshireU DDSY/91

CheshireU DDSY/92

IrelandU DDSY/93

LincolnshireU DDSY/94

MiddlesexU DDSY/95

WiltshireU DDSY/96

Various TownshipsU DDSY/97

Accounts & VouchersU DDSY/98

Acts of ParliamentU DDSY/99

Commissions and AppointmentsU DDSY/100

CorrespondenceU DDSY/101

Diaries & JournalsU DDSY/102

DrainageU DDSY/103

MiscellaneousU DDSY/104

Pedigrees & Genealogical MaterialU DDSY/105

Plans, Maps & DrawingsU DDSY/106

Rentals & SurveysU DDSY/107

SettlementsU DDSY/108

Various DeedsU DDSY/109

WillsU DDSY/110

Papers of Sir Mark Sykes (1879 - 1919) (Second Deposit of Papers of the Sykes family)U DDSY2

CorrespondenceU DDSY2/1

Letters from Mark Sykes to his cousin Henry CholmondeleyU DDSY2/1/1

Letters from Mark Sykes to his wife EdithU DDSY2/1/2a

Letters from Mark Sykes to his wife EdithU DDSY2/1/2b

Letters from Mark Sykes to his wife EdithU DDSY2/1/2c

Letters from Mark Sykes to his wife EdithU DDSY2/1/2d

Letters from Mark Sykes to his wife EdithU DDSY2/1/2e

Letters from Mark Sykes to his wife EdithU DDSY2/1/2f

Letters. Mark Sykes to his fatherU DDSY2/1/3a

Letters. Mark Sykes to Alfred Dowling ('Doolis')U DDSY2/1/3b

Letters. Mark Sykes to E G BrowneU DDSY2/1/3c

Letter. Mark Sykes to Francis MaunsellU DDSY2/1/3d

Draft letter. Mark Sykes to Grant DaltonU DDSY2/1/3e

Letters. Mark Sykes to Oswald FitzgeraldU DDSY2/1/3f

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark Sykes, A - HU DDSY2/1/4

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark Sykes, I - ZU DDSY2/1/5

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/6

File of general correspondence, including letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/7

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/8

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/9

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/10

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/11

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/12

Letter from WW Ashley, 32 Bruton Street, LondonU DDSY2/1/12/1

Letter from KC Atkinson, Yeddingham Vicarage, YorkU DDSY2/1/12/2

Printed 'Questions to parliamentary candidates' [annotations by ?Mark Sykes].U DDSY2/1/12/3

Letter from RTG Abbott, land agent, 38 Yorkersgate, Malton, about a book of cartoons, Fiscal facts.U DDSY2/1/12/4

Telegrams (2) from Ablewhite, London, to Lambert, Market Place, Bridlington, about speakers for a forthcoming meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/5

Telegram from Ablewhite, London, arranging speakers for a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/6

Letter from RTG Abbott, Whitley House, Malton, about chairing a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/7

Telegrams (2) from Aird, Beverley, asking Mark Sykes to speak at a meeting in Beverley.U DDSY2/1/12/8

Letter from RTG Abbott, 38, Yorkersgate, Malton, about the election in the Buckrose division.U DDSY2/1/12/9

Telegram from [RTG] Abbott, Malton, about Lord Helmsley.U DDSY2/1/12/10

Letter from NL Aspinall, 37 Greycoat Gardens, London, wishing Mark Sykes good luck in the electionsU DDSY2/1/12/11

Letter from 'A Buckrose Wellwisher in Radical Keighley', wishing Captain Sykes success in the elections.U DDSY2/1/12/12

Letter from Hepworth F Atkinson, Lowthorpe Vicarage, about his efforts to influence his parishioners in the forthcoming elections.U DDSY2/1/12/13

Letter from J Anderson & Son, Gunmakers and Cartridge Manufacturers, 52, Market Place, Malton, about an order.U DDSY2/1/12/14

Letter from Charles Aird, Secretary and Registration Agent, Holderness Conservative and Unionist Association, Cross Street, Beverley, about the agenda for the next meeting. (Answers to questions asked in the letter noted at the side of the page.)U DDSY2/1/12/15

Letter from AW Ablewhite, Conservative Central Office, St Stephen's Chambers, Westminster, S.W., arranging speakers for meetings in the North.U DDSY2/1/12/16

Letter to Mr Wm. Holtby, West Sutton Rifle Club, from J Anderson, Gun and Cartridge Manufacturer, 52, Market Place, Malton, about a repair to a miniature rifle.U DDSY2/1/12/17

Letter from C Aird, Secretary and Registration Agent, Holderness Conservative and Unionist Association, Cross Street, Beverley, confirming the date of a speech in Beverley.U DDSY2/1/12/18

Letter from C Edw[ar]d. Bedwell, Weaverthorpe Vicarage, Sherburn, York, asking Mr and Mrs Sykes to attend a children's party. ('Either Mr or Mrs will endeavour to attend, but difficult to say owing to near approach of the general election' annotated at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/19

Letter from AH Brooksbank, Middleton Hall, Driffield, about not being notified of a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/20

Invitations (2) from the Governors and Headmaster of Beverley Grammar School, to their annual prize giving on Thursday December 16th.U DDSY2/1/12/21

Telegram from Bagshawe, East Strand, sending congratulations.U DDSY2/1/12/22

Card from H Bastow, Yorkshire Club, York, about affiliation with the Rifle Range Association.U DDSY2/1/12/23

Letter from Henry R Beaumont, Walcot Park, Lydbury North, Shropshire announcing the safe arrival of mare and enclosing a cheque for £95.U DDSY2/1/12/24

Letter from Edward Bagshawe, Crown Hotel, Whitby, Yorkshire, informing Sykes of the death of Bagshawe's brother that afternoon.U DDSY2/1/12/25

Telegraph from Hugh Cholmondeley, Sledmere, about the election.U DDSY2/1/12/26

Letter from JS Butler, The Cottage, Flamborough commiserating with Sykes over the election result and requesting a prize for the whist driveU DDSY2/1/12/27

Letter from Burroughs Wellcome & Company, London about a medicine case which is to be refitted.U DDSY2/1/12/28

Letter from TWA Bagley, Secretary, the Tariff Reform League, Central Office, 7 Victoria Street, London SW. Thanking Major Sykes for his efforts on behalf of their organisation.U DDSY2/1/12/29

Letter from Max H Blakeley, Vicar of Middleton, Middleton Vicarage, Pickering, assuring Mr Sykes of his vote.U DDSY2/1/12/30

Letter from Max H Blakeley, Vicar, Middleton Vicarage, Pickering, asking if he would further the interests of the Church of England if he was to vote for him.U DDSY2/1/12/31

Memorandum from Henry Rhodes Brown of Rhodes Brown, Wholesale Draper, Haberdasher and Smallwear Dealer, Swinegate and St. Sampson's Square, York, offering his services as a speaker for forthcoming elections.U DDSY2/1/12/32

Letter from Cha[rle]s L Byass, The Manor House, Wharram-le-Street, York, inviting Sykes to leave his carriage and horses at his house when he visits Wharram.U DDSY2/1/12/33

Letter from Thomas Barker, Downay Lodge, Sherburn, York, about the electionU DDSY2/1/12/34

Letter from W Bailey, The Yorkshire Post, 19 Park Street, Hull, about including an article on Buckrose in the paper.U DDSY2/1/12/35

Letter from Herbert Botterill, Clerk, Driffield Rural District Council, 23 Exchange Street, Great Driffield, containing a copy of a resolution which had been passed at a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/36

Letter to Mr W Wilson from W Pearson, York & East Riding Bank, Driffield, acknowledging receipt of a deposit.U DDSY2/1/12/37

Letter to Mr W Wilson from W Pearson, York & East Riding Bank, Driffield, acknowledging receipt of a deposit.U DDSY2/1/12/38

Letter to Mr W Wilson from W Pearson, York & East Riding Bank, Driffield, acknowledging receipt of a deposit.U DDSY2/1/12/39

Letter to Mr W Wilson from W Pearson, York & East Riding Bank, Driffield, acknowledging receipt of a deposit.U DDSY2/1/12/40

Telegram from Bosville, Rudston, saying 'Impossible attended funeral at York today'U DDSY2/1/12/41

Letter from WA Brown, Secretary, The Leicester Sheep-Breeders Association, Elms Villa, Driffield, about Sykes' adoption as a candidate and how this affects his subscription to the society.U DDSY2/1/12/42

Letter from John Boraston, Secretary, Liberal Unionist Council, 6 Great George Street, Westminster, London SW, requesting the name and address of Sykes' election agent.U DDSY2/1/12/43

Letter from [?] Boynton, Barmston Rectory, Driffield, inviting Mr Sykes for tea or supper.U DDSY2/1/12/44

Letter from Ellen Baty, Zylphia, 12 Albion Road, Scarborough, enquiring if it was he who had written a history of Persia and informing him of a mutual acquaintance.U DDSY2/1/12/45

Letter from WA Brown, Secretary, The Leicester Sheep-Breeders Association, Elms Villa, Driffield, Yorkshire, requesting a contribution to the society.U DDSY2/1/12/46

Letter from Robert Barlow, Ticket Examiner, The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, York Passenger Station, York, enclosing the last year's Orphan Fund report and requesting continued support.U DDSY2/1/12/47

Letter from W Brompton, Secretary, thanking Mr Sykes for his kindness to the club.U DDSY2/1/12/48

Letter from A Brown, Honorary Secretary, York Passenger Signalmen's Annual Dinner, 9 Butcher Terrace, Bishopthorpe Rd., York, thanking Captain Sykes for his support.U DDSY2/1/12/49

Letter from W Brompton, Secretary, North Frodingham, Driffield, giving the statement of the Emerelda Christopher Rifle Club tea account.U DDSY2/1/12/50

Letter from A Brown, secretary, York Passenger Signalmen's Annual Dinner, 9 Butcher Terrace, Bishopthorpe Rd., York, inviting Captain Sykes to contribute towards the social gathering.U DDSY2/1/12/51

Letter from N Brompton, secretary, North Frodingham, Driffield, about the tea accounts.U DDSY2/1/12/52

Letter from Edward Bagshawe, 8 Leonard Place, Kensington, W., thanking Mark for the trouble he has taken but advising him that he had had to refuse the post.U DDSY2/1/12/53

Letter from Mr Victor John Bourne, 12 Cemetery Road, Malton, thanking Sykes for his present of a brace of pheasants.U DDSY2/1/12/54

Letter from Edgar Brown, 9 St. Nicholas Street, Norton, Malton, thanking Mr Sykes for the brace of pheasants.U DDSY2/1/12/55

Letter from R Brown, Honorary Secretary, Bridlington Thursday Amateur Football Club, 37 Clarence Road, Bridlington, requesting a donation towards the football teamU DDSY2/1/12/56

Letter from [Rev] J Boynton, Barmston Rectory, Driffield, about the old age pension.U DDSY2/1/12/57

Letter from EH Bryan, Pickering, about a church service and a book about the Reformation.U DDSY2/1/12/58

Letter from A Blackmore, 12 Lawrence Mansions, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea SW., offering his services at the General Election.U DDSY2/1/12/59

Invitation from Reginald C Bellamy, 5 Cogan Chambers, Bowlalley Lane, Hull, to a meeting at Hull Town Hall about the proposed formation of a Geographical Society. ('Regret' written on the invitation.)U DDSY2/1/12/60

Letter from WA Brown, Elms Villa, Driffield, about a speech Mr Sykes had given.U DDSY2/1/12/61

Letter from RA Barmby, 8, Middleton Street, Spring Bank, Hull, requesting financial assistance.U DDSY2/1/12/62

Letter from TW Betts, North Frodingham, about the opening of a rifle range.U DDSY2/1/12/63

Letter from C. Edw[ar]d Bedwell, Weaverthorpe Vicarage, Sherburn, York, asking for support of the school building fund and enclosing a report.U DDSY2/1/12/64

Letter to Walter Wilson from P Brown, Secretary, Driffield Town Cricket Club, 7 East Parade, Driffield, asking for the cost of tickets to be sent.U DDSY2/1/12/65

Letter from EH Bryan, Pickering, asking Sykes to assist and bring young W Radcliffe.U DDSY2/1/12/66

Letter from W Bailey, The Yorkshire Post, 19 Park Street, Hull, asking for a summary of Sykes' lectures on Marshal Saxe and discussing advocating the abolition of the House of Commons.U DDSY2/1/12/67

Letter from Messrs. Beckett & Co., York and East Riding Bank, Driffield, acknowledging receipt of a deposit into the Sledmere Estate account.U DDSY2/1/12/68

Letter from Messrs. Beckett & Co., York and East Riding Bank, Driffield, acknowledging receipt of a deposit into Major Sykes' account.U DDSY2/1/12/69

Letter from EH Bryan, Pickering, inviting Sykes to attend a football social.U DDSY2/1/12/70

Letter from H[enr]y Cholmondeley, Sledmere, York, enclosing a cheque for a bet that Sykes had won.U DDSY2/1/12/71

Letter from HH Craven, School House, Wetwang, York, asking to borrow a dozen rifles for use at school concert!U DDSY2/1/12/72

Letter from John S Chubb, Estate Office, Sledmere, York, detailing an incident which happened at Sir Luke White's speech.U DDSY2/1/12/73

Invitation to the Bridlington Agricultural Club Dinner. ('Regret' written at the top of the invitation).U DDSY2/1/12/74

Telegram to Mrs Sykes from Cholmondeley, Sledmere, saying 'Hope Mark better so sorry'.U DDSY2/1/12/75

Letter from [C. Hutton] Coates, Burton Agnes Rectory, Driffield, about encouraging people to vote.U DDSY2/1/12/76

Letter from W.J.M.Coombs, Norton Vicarage, Malton, Yorkshire, about denominational teaching.U DDSY2/1/12/77

Letter from J.[M.]Calder, Wold Newton Hall, Hunmanby, R.S.O., Yorkshire, inviting Mr Sykes to park at his house when he holds a meeting in the village and to take refreshments with him.U DDSY2/1/12/78

Letter from [C. Hutton] Coates, Burton Agnes Rectory, Driffield, about encouraging people to vote for Mr Sykes and his party.U DDSY2/1/12/79

Letter from Cholmondeley, Sledmere, York, about his attempt to purchase the racehorse 'Perola'.U DDSY2/1/12/80

Letter from Wm. Clayton, Fern Villa, Nafferton, about party matters.U DDSY2/1/12/81

Letter to W Wilson Esquire from Thomas Cook and Son, Tourist, Steamship and Forwarding Agents, Bankers, etc, 13, Cockspur Street, Pall Mall, London, S.W., providing the translation of a card from Arabic. (Card attached).U DDSY2/1/12/82

Letter to W Wilson Esquire from Thomas Cook and Son, Tourist, Steamship and Forwarding Agents, Bankers, etc, 13, Cockspur Street, Pall Mall, London, S.W., about a request for help with a translation from Arabic.U DDSY2/1/12/83

Letter from Wm. Cooper, Malton, about party matters and tariff reforms. Includes an extract from the Malton Messenger of September 19th 1903, written by William Page of York, a Corn Factor, about the agricultural outlook.U DDSY2/1/12/84

Letter from W.J.M.Coombs, Norton Vicarage, Malton, Yorkshire, about religious education in schools. Includes a list of questions to parliamentary candidates on this subject, for which he requests answers.U DDSY2/1/12/85

Letter from Frances M Coates, Burton Agnes Rectory, Driffield, offering the services of the girls to canvass.U DDSY2/1/12/86

Letter from A.T. Clay, Filey, Yorkshire, about the timing of the fisherman's meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/87

Letter from Wm. Clayton, Fern Villa, Nafferton, admonishing Major Sykes for not calling at a Whist Drive he was attending, after his duties in Bridlington. Includes the address of a friend in Wakefield who lived next door to an admirer of Major Sykes'.U DDSY2/1/12/88

Letter from Robert Clarkson, The Gainsborough Private Hotel, Sarony Square, Scarborough, wishing Mr Sykes success with the election and enclosing a 'home production' for him. (Not included).U DDSY2/1/12/89

Letter from Walter W. Cockerill, Secretary, Malton, Norton and District Constitutional Club, inviting Major Sykes to the presentation of the annual handicap prizes.U DDSY2/1/12/90

Telegram from Cholmondeley, Sledmere, advising Mr Sykes not to come because there is too much snow.U DDSY2/1/12/91

Letter from H. Cholmondeley, Sledmere, York, requesting that Sykes sends him the 'County Gentleman' and informing him of when the 'old motor' will be ready.U DDSY2/1/12/92

Letter from Mary Kersha Curtis, 62, Hambro Road, Bridlington, requesting support for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.U DDSY2/1/12/93

Postcard from A. S. Cooper, inviting Mr Sykes for a meal at Filey Vicarage before his lecture on Monday.U DDSY2/1/12/94

Card from A.T. Clay, Filey, Yorkshire, inviting Mr Sykes for a meal when he lectures in the town.U DDSY2/1/12/95

Letter from A.S. Cooper, Filey, about arrangements for the lecture Mr Sykes is to give in Filey.U DDSY2/1/12/96

Letter from Fred J. Craft, Sunnyside, The Park, inviting Major Sykes to the 45th Annual Dinner of the Commercial Travellers' Schools. Includes an invitation and a printed leaflet about the Institution.U DDSY2/1/12/97

Letter from Octavia Cayley, Whitwell Manor, York, inviting Captain Sykes to take part in a village concert that she is organising. ('Answered' pencilled at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/98

Letter from John R. Collinson, Ben Rhydding, St Whins Avenue, Bridlington, thanking Mr Sykes for a brace of pheasants.U DDSY2/1/12/99

Letter to Walter [Wilson] from John, Sledmere, York, about a letter that Mrs Sykes had asked John to write.U DDSY2/1/12/100

Letter from E.A. Collett, Architect, Estate Works, Sledmere, York, inviting criticism of the proposed outbuildings for the Territorial's room. Includes a tracing of the plans.U DDSY2/1/12/101

Newspaper cutting on the Budget.U DDSY2/1/12/102

Letter from Hugh C. Fairfax-Cholmondeley, Brandsby, Easingwold, about meeting for lunch and the Minority report.U DDSY2/1/12/103

Postcard to W. Wilson Esquire from the Stationery Department, Civil Service Co-operative Society, (Limited), 28, Haymarket, London, S.W., advising that three packages have been despatched to Malton station.U DDSY2/1/12/104

Letter from Wm. Cooper, York House, Malton, about arrangements for a visit to Duggleby or Kirby.U DDSY2/1/12/105

Letter from Hugh C. Fairfax-Cholmondeley, Brandsby, Easingwold, about class and also Land Tax.U DDSY2/1/12/106

Letter from E.A. Collett, Architect, Estate Works, Sledmere, about the rifle range and a brass plate for Eddlethorpe.U DDSY2/1/12/107

Telegram from Cholmondeley, Charles Street, Haymarket, saying 'Mandal coming to shoot so guns enough writing'.U DDSY2/1/12/108

Letter from Hugh C. Fairfax-Cholmondeley, Grange Garth, Wintringham, York, about what the people in the villages think of Mark's speeches.U DDSY2/1/12/109

Letter from Thos. Cook and Son, Tourist Steamship and Forwarding Agents, Bankers etc., 13, Cockspur Street, Pall Mall, London, S.W., about tickets that have been ordered from London to Port Said.U DDSY2/1/12/110

Letter from F.J. Wymond, Liversedge Coal Company, Liversedge, offering assistance with cars for the forthcoming election.U DDSY2/1/12/111

Letter from F.J. Wymond, Liversedge Coal Company, Liversedge, about his offer of cars for the forthcoming election.U DDSY2/1/12/112

Letter from Edward Dumoulin, Elm Tree House, Park Street, Hull, asking if Mr Sykes can find the time to travel over to Dewsbury to address a meeting. ('Very sorry, Answered 30/12 Deeply regrets', pencilled at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/113

Letter from H.M.R. Dennis, 1, Maidenhead Road, Stratford-on-Avon, requesting help due to his reduced circumstances. Includes a copy of a testimonial for Mr Dennis from Major General C.H.P. Ducat, Roundshill Grange, Wincanton.U DDSY2/1/12/114

Letter from Ernest C. Digby, The Times Advertising Department, Printing House Square, London, E.C., offering to publish Mr Sykes' election address.U DDSY2/1/12/115

Letter from H. Dean, Honorary Secretary, Victoria Hospital for Sick Children, Working Men's Committee, 34, Brunswick Avenue, Beverley Road, Hull, thanking Mr Sykes for a donation that he has made to the hospital's funds.U DDSY2/1/12/116

Letter to W. Wilson Esquire, Private Secretary, Major Sykes, Eddlethorpe, Malton, from U.Stratton, London Manager, the Daimler Motor Company (1904) Limited, 27 and 28, Pall Mall, S.W., about wear on the tyres of Major Sykes' car.U DDSY2/1/12/117

Letter from H.N. Dickinson, Honorary Secretary, Compatriots' Club, 3, Paper Buildings, Temple, London, E.C., asking if any Members can offer help until after the General Election.U DDSY2/1/12/118

Letter to W. Wilson Esquire, Private Secretary, Major Sykes, Eddlethorpe, Malton, from U. Stratton, London Manager, the Daimler Motor Company (1904) Limited, 27 and 28, Pall Mall, S.W., about wear on the tyres of Major Sykes' car.U DDSY2/1/12/119

Letter to W. Wilson Esquire from Geo. Dowson and Son, Cycle and Automobile Engineers, Driffield, Yorkshire, about a driver for the car.U DDSY2/1/12/120

Letter from Harry Dolman, Character Comedian, Pavilion Theatre, Driffield, inviting Mr Sykes to favour him with his patronage at a special performance. ('Regret engagement that day' written at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/121

Letter from Geo. Dowson and Son, Cycle and Automobile Engineers, Driffield, Yorkshire, confirming the reservation of a car.U DDSY2/1/12/122

Letter from Thomas Durrans, Market Place, Driffield, East Yorkshire, thanking Mr Sykes for a brace of pheasants that he has sent.U DDSY2/1/12/123

Letter from U. Stratton, London Manager, the Daimler Motor Company (1904) Limited, 27 and 28, Pall Mall, S.W., advising that a tyre is past repair.U DDSY2/1/12/124

Letter from U. Stratton, London Manager, the Daimler Motor Company (1904) Limited, 27 and 28, Pall Mall, S.W., advising that a tyre has been forwarded to the Gaulois Company for their report.U DDSY2/1/12/125

Letter from William Dick, 154, Quay Road, Bridlington, about previous correspondence and municipal controversies.U DDSY2/1/12/126

Telegram from Dowson, Driffield, telling Major Sykes that the motor is engaged tomorrow.U DDSY2/1/12/127

Letter from J.[H]. Davies, Merlewood, Old Colwyn, offering his best wishes for 1910.U DDSY2/1/12/128

Letter from T. Durrans, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, giving an itinerary for Wednesday evening.U DDSY2/1/12/129

Telegram from Durrans, Driffield, giving times and places.U DDSY2/1/12/130

Letter from T. Durrans, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, giving an itinerary for January 7th and 8th.U DDSY2/1/12/131

Telegram from Daimler, Coventry, advising that they are sending a man on the early train on the following day.U DDSY2/1/12/132

Telegram from Malton advising that the Daimler man is waiting at Malton Station.U DDSY2/1/12/133

Letter from J.R. M[ortiboy], The Daimler Motor Company (1904) Limited, Repairs Department, Daimler Works, Coventry, about a damaged wheel. Includes two copies of telegrams that have been exchanged in connection with this.U DDSY2/1/12/134

Letter from T. Durrans, Sub Agent, Driffield District, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, about a meeting at Driffield Cake Mill on January 14th.U DDSY2/1/12/135

Letter from T. Durrans, Sub Agent, Driffield District, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, about an additional meeting at F.C. Matthews, Son and Company Limited, Cake Mills, Driffield, on January 14th.U DDSY2/1/12/136

Letter from J. Dawnay, Ruston, Wykeham, R.S.O., Yorkshire, about arrangements for the use of his Father's car on the day of the Poll.U DDSY2/1/12/137

Letter from Thomas Durrans, Sub Agent, Driffield District, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, about a meeting that has been arranged for 15th January.U DDSY2/1/12/138

Letter from U. Stratton, London Manager, the Daimler Motor Company (1904) Limited, 27 and 28, Pall Mall, S.W., about problems that Mr Sykes is having with the bodywork of his car.U DDSY2/1/12/139

Letter from Thomas Durrans, Sub Agent, Driffield District, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, about meetings that have been arranged for 17th January.U DDSY2/1/12/140

Letter from Thomas Durrans, Sub Agent, Driffield District, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, about meetings that have been arranged for 19th January.U DDSY2/1/12/141

Letter from Thomas Durrans, Sub Agent, Driffield District, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, about a meeting that has been arranged for 17th January.U DDSY2/1/12/142

Letter from Thomas Durrans, Sub Agent, Driffield District, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, about meetings that have been arranged for 19th January.U DDSY2/1/12/143

Letter from Thomas Durrans, Sub Agent, Driffield District, Buckrose Division Committee Rooms, Driffield, about a meeting that has been arranged for 20th January.U DDSY2/1/12/144

Letter from U. Stratton, London Manager, the Daimler Motor Company (1904) Limited, 27 and 28, Pall Mall, S.W., about arrangements for sending the car to the works.U DDSY2/1/12/145

Letter to H. Wilson Esquire from U.Stratton, London Manager, the Daimler Motor Company (1904) Limited, 27 and 28, Pall Mall, S.W., which refers to recent correspondence about problems with the car.U DDSY2/1/12/146

Letter from Thomas Duke, Baptist Lane, Kilham, commiserating about his recent loss at the Polls.U DDSY2/1/12/147

Letter to W. Wilson Esquire from J.R. M[ortiboy], The Daimler Motor Company (1904) Limited, Repairs Department, Daimler Works, Coventry, advising that the car should have been sent to the works but has not yet arrived.U DDSY2/1/12/148

Postcard from the [Full Measure] wishing Mr Sykes success for Buckrose.U DDSY2/1/12/149

Letter from [VLCD], Sledmere, about a newspaper cutting that Sykes has sent him.U DDSY2/1/12/150

Letter from William Ellerker, 27, Melrose Street, Anlaby Road, Hull, wishing him 'success and a magnificent victory'. ('20/1/10 Thanked' pencilled at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/151

Letter from The Editor, The Hull Daily Mail, asking Mr Sykes to let Sprigg know his arrangements and requesting a copy of his speech for Friday night.U DDSY2/1/12/152

Letter from The Editor, The Hull Daily Mail, asking Mr Sykes to send a copy of his speech for Friday.U DDSY2/1/12/153

Letter from E.E. Cohen, Editorial Department, The Eastern Morning News, Whitefriargate, Hull, requesting a copy of a portrait and some biographical details, for publication along with other candidates for the poll.U DDSY2/1/12/154

Letter from A. Earle, Wansford Vicarage, Driffield, enquiring if the publication of answers that Major Sykes had given to questions asked by the Harthill Rural Deanery would hinder or help his prospects as a Unionist candidate.U DDSY2/1/12/155

Letter from the Manager, the Saturday Review, 10, King Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C., enclosing a cheque for £2, being payment for contributions published in November.U DDSY2/1/12/156

Letter from the Editor, the Saturday Review, 10, King Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C., asking him to review the book entitled 'The Revolution in Constantinople and Turkey'.U DDSY2/1/12/157

Letter from Tom Etherington, Honorary Secretary, Robinson's Yard, Driffield, thanking Mr Sykes for his help in providing a stretcher, blanket and first aid kit.U DDSY2/1/12/158

Letter from Colonel W. Elliot, The National Service League, 72, Victoria Street, Westminster, London, S.W., about a job.U DDSY2/1/12/159

Letter from Tom Etherington, Honorary Secretary, Robinson's Yard, Driffield, thanking Mr Sykes for his gift of blankets.U DDSY2/1/12/160

Letter from Colonel W. Elliot, The National Service League, 72, Victoria Street, Westminster, London, S.W., requesting that Sykes contacts a Mr E. Bagshaw, who may be a suitable candidate for the post of Organising Secretary.U DDSY2/1/12/161

Letter from the Editor, The Bridlington Gazette, 13, The Promenade, Bridlington, thanking Mr Sykes for his gift of game.U DDSY2/1/12/162

Letter from Tom Etherington, Honorary Secretary, Robinson's Yard, Driffield, about Ambulance Class members for the Voluntary Aid Society. Encloses a copy of the Congregational Church Guild Ambulance Class list.U DDSY2/1/12/163

Memorandum from Edward Stephenson, Exors. G.R. Jackson, Printers and Stationers, and Company, 'Times' Office, Driffield, thanking Major Sykes for his gift of game.U DDSY2/1/12/164

Memorandum from Exors. G.R. Jackson, Printers and Stationers, and Company, 'Times' Office, Driffield, quoting a price for printing a special supplement to the Driffield Times.U DDSY2/1/12/165

Letter from the Editor, Morning Post, 346, Strand, W.C., asking for permission to quote Major Sykes on the subject of duty on food.U DDSY2/1/12/166

Letter from the Editor, The Standard, 104, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street, London, E.C., requesting the Unionist candidate's opinions on the fund for the promotion of the candidature of working men candidates.U DDSY2/1/12/167

Invitation to Major and Mrs Sykes from Major A.J. Downs and Officers, East Riding Royal Garrison Artillery, to the Annual Distribution of Prizes. ('Regret' pencilled on the invitation.)U DDSY2/1/12/168

Newspaper cutting entitled, 'Filey Parish Church – Vicar's Review of the Year.'U DDSY2/1/12/169

Letter from [Charles] Field, Elmwood, Bridlington, about a 'miserable' situation.U DDSY2/1/12/170

Letter to Mr Wilson, from Charles Foster, Secretary, The Dale Rifle Club, Weaverthorpe, York, asking for Major Sykes' subscription to the club.U DDSY2/1/12/171

Letter from Fooks, Chadwick, Arnold and Chadwick, 60 Carey Street, Lincoln's Inn, London, about the results of voting for the election of the orphan Louise Frances Jones to Holy Trinity Orphanages, Sussex.U DDSY2/1/12/172

Letter from William Fargus, Nettlebam, St George's Avenue, Bridlington, enclosing copies of Mr Sidney Leetham's address to workmen, and Mr Ernest Leetham's reply to the attack on Messrs Leetham, which had been printed in the Yorkshire Herald. ('Thanked')U DDSY2/1/12/173

Letter from G. Fryer, Westbourne House, Sherburn, York, wishing Mr Sykes luck in the poll. ('Thanked 20/1/10' pencilled on the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/174

Letter from W.A. Felton, Weston Vicarage, Kirkham Abbey, York, giving his reasons for not attending the meeting at Kirkham Abbey but giving his support.U DDSY2/1/12/175

Mr Edward J. Fooks, Hutton House, Chislehurst's card, with a message of congratulation on the poll result.U DDSY2/1/12/176

Letter from Fooks, Chadwick, Arnold and Chadwick, 60 Carey Street, Lincoln's Inn, London, about the results of voting for the election of an orphan to Holy Trinity Orphanages, Sussex, the winner being Leopold P. Wright.U DDSY2/1/12/177

Letter from Fooks, Chadwick, Arnold and Chadwick, 60 Carey Street, Lincoln's Inn, London, about the results of voting for the election of the orphan Dorothy Wilson to Holy Trinity Orphanages, Sussex. Includes a compliment slip, requesting the return of voteU DDSY2/1/12/178

Letter from P.F. Fletcher, Yorkshire Allotments and Smallholdings Association, 16, Castlegate, York, about the postponement of a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/179

Letter from W.R. Foster, Chairman, Flamborough Unionist Committee, Beacon House, Flamborough, about a statement that Sir Luke White had made at a meeting, referring to Mr Sykes' opposition to old age pensions.U DDSY2/1/12/180

Letter from Harry Froggatt, Election Agent, Parliamentary Election 1910, Mr Monckton-Arundell's Central Committee Rooms, 71, Newborough, Scarborough, requesting help with transport for election day.U DDSY2/1/12/181

Christmas card from Edward C. Forster, Manager, Royal Exchange Assurance Corporation, Hull.U DDSY2/1/12/182

Invitation to Major Sykes from Captain V. Fowler, Commanding and the Officers, of the Headquarter Companies ('E' and 'F'), 5th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), to a smoking concert and distribution of prizes on Thursday 6U DDSY2/1/12/183

Letter from Edward C. Forster, 26, New Road, Driffield, East Yorkshire, about the proceeds of a jumble sale and payment that is owed for some chairs.U DDSY2/1/12/184

Letter to Mr Wilson from H.W. Fawcett, Market Place, Bridlington, about transport arrangements for Mr Evans of Norton Crossing, Malton, following his speech at the Bridlington meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/185

Letter from Robert Charles Follett, Agent, West Hull Conservative and Unionist Association, 11, Park Street, Hull, inviting Colonel Sykes to a meeting with Lord Charles Beresford at the Artillery Barracks, Hull, on December 15th.U DDSY2/1/12/186

Letter from Henry Foster, 1, The Crescent, Filey, about a statement that Mr Sykes had made in a letter, and a conversation that Mr Foster had had with the editor of the Scarborough Post.U DDSY2/1/12/187

Letter from Henry Foster, 1, The Crescent, Filey, requesting that Mr Sykes gives his lecture in Filey on the 6th.U DDSY2/1/12/188

Letter to Mr Wilson from Charles Foster, Secretary, The Dale Rifle Club, Weaverthorpe, York, about ammunition for the club and asking Mr Sykes to sign a petition as President of the club.U DDSY2/1/12/189

Letter to Mr Wilson from Charles Foster, Secretary, The Dale Rifle Club, Weaverthorpe, York, about Mr Sykes' subscription.U DDSY2/1/12/190

Letter from William Forster, 'Chronicle' Office, Bridlington, thanking Major Sykes for the brace of pheasants.U DDSY2/1/12/191

Letter from Henry Foster, 1, The Crescent, Filey, about the slowness of the Conservatives to take issue on local matters to the advantage of their cause and the new editor of the Scarborough Post. Includes a newspaper cutting from the 19th November 1909.U DDSY2/1/12/192

Letter from P.F. Fletcher, Yorkshire Allotments and Smallholdings Association, 16, Castlegate, York, about the monthly meeting of the Executive Committee.U DDSY2/1/12/193

Invitation from Father Galton, The Rector of Beaumont, The Beaumont Union, to dinner and a play on Shrove Tuesday, February 8th.U DDSY2/1/12/194

Letter from R.M. Gladdin[s], The Hollins, Grosmont, Yorkshire, about a lunch he is having with the General.U DDSY2/1/12/195

Letter from R.M. Gladdin[s], The Hollins, Grosmont, Yorkshire, asking for an introduction to General Wright, and about a mutual friend who has had another youngster.U DDSY2/1/12/196

Letter from Geo. R. and R.W. Grice, Dotterel Cottage Farm, Weaverthorpe, thanking Major Sykes for his sympathy on the death of their father.U DDSY2/1/12/197

Letter from J.T. Grantham, Proprietor, Waterloo Café, Bridlington, advising on those whose names are to appear on the bill of a Pantomime and are giving their support, and requesting Major Sykes' support.U DDSY2/1/12/198

Letter from R.M. Gladdin[s], The Hollins, Grosmont, Yorkshire, about a job that Mark has told him about.U DDSY2/1/12/199

Letter to Mr Wilson from W.E. Gascoigne, Honorary Secretary, Norton Polling District Conservative Registration Association, 9, Church Street, Norton, about meetings to be held that week and about three subjects that the Radicals are shouting about.U DDSY2/1/12/200

Letter to Mr Wilson from Alfred H. Gage, Rose and Crown, Little Driffield, asking his advice on getting a reference from Major Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/201

Letter from John Goulding, East Riding Accountant, County Hall, Beverley, about registration of a motor car.U DDSY2/1/12/202

Letter from W.E. Gascoigne, Honorary Secretary, Buckrose Conservative and Unionist Association, Norton Polling District Committee, Church Street, Norton, about a meeting to be held on Tuesday 30th November.U DDSY2/1/12/203

Letter from R.M. Gladdin[s], The Hollins, Grosmont, Yorkshire, about Sykes' political career, his search for a job, tariff reform, army matters and reasons for him not getting a job at the Colonial Office.U DDSY2/1/12/204

Letter from Nether Hall, Nafferton, East Yorks, which says 'With grateful thanks for kind sympathy'.U DDSY2/1/12/205

Letter from W.E. Gascoigne, Honorary Secretary, Norton Polling District Conservative Registration Association, 9, Church Street, Norton, about meetings to be held.U DDSY2/1/12/206

Letter to Mr Wilson from W.E. Gascoigne, Honorary Secretary, Norton Polling District Conservative Registration Association, 9, Church Street, Norton, about lifts to a meeting on Monday.U DDSY2/1/12/207

Letter to Mr Wilson from W.E. Gascoigne, Honorary Secretary, Norton Polling District Conservative Registration Association, 9, Church Street, Norton, about meetings to be held.U DDSY2/1/12/208

Letter from [James] Gorst, British Agency, Cairo, about a bill that he has paid for Mark, a trip to Soudan and family matters.U DDSY2/1/12/209

Copy of a letter sent from Colonel W. Elliot, Honorary Secretary, The National Service League, 72, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., to Captain R. McGladdin[s], about a job as Organising Secretary for the League.U DDSY2/1/12/210

Letter to Mr Wilson from John Goulding, East Riding Accountant, County Hall, Beverley, about registration of a motor car.U DDSY2/1/12/211

Letter from R.M. Gladdin[s], The Hollins, Grosmont, Yorkshire, about his appointment as Organising Secretary to the National Service League.U DDSY2/1/12/212

Letter to Mr Wilson from John Goulding, East Riding Accountant, County Hall, Beverley, about registration of a motor car.U DDSY2/1/12/213

New Year card from the Committee of the Bridlington and District Fur and Feather Society.U DDSY2/1/12/214

Letter to Mr Wilson from W.E. Gascoigne, Honorary Secretary, Norton Polling District Conservative Registration Association, 9, Church Street, Norton, about meetings to be held.U DDSY2/1/12/215

Letter to Mr Wilson from W.E. Gascoigne, 9, Church Street, Norton, asking if Mr Sykes can intervene to heal a rift between two men.U DDSY2/1/12/216

Letter from [J. Leonard] Goulton, 40, Farebrother Street, Grimsby, about the conditions of the working classes in Germany and England, black bread and white bread.U DDSY2/1/12/217

Telegram from Gascoigne, Norton, Malton, asking Mr Sykes to reply to the Vicar of Norton's letter.U DDSY2/1/12/218

Letter to Mr Wilson from W.E. Gascoigne, 9, Church Street, Norton, about party matters.U DDSY2/1/12/219

Letter from Philip Gee, Director, Constitutional Press Services, Caxton House, (East Block), Westminster, S.W., about a question regarding the Archbishop of Westminster's Pastoral.U DDSY2/1/12/220

Letter from Mrs Lucy Grey, Woodbine Cottage, Weaverthorpe, asking for Major Sykes' support for a Whist Drive and Dance in aid of the Building Fund for the new schools.U DDSY2/1/12/221

Letter to Mr Wilson from John Goulding, East Riding Accountant, County Hall, Beverley, about registration of a motor car.U DDSY2/1/12/222

Telegram from Garrad, Bridlington, advising that he has reserved rooms.U DDSY2/1/12/223

Letter from R.M. Gladdin[s], The Hollins, Grosmont, Yorkshire, about difficulties he has encountered with regard to his appointment as Organising Secretary to the National Service League.U DDSY2/1/12/224

Calling card of Mr W. Minnitt Good, Nether Hall, Nafferton.U DDSY2/1/12/225

Letter to Mr Wilson from W.E. Gascoigne, 9, Church Street, Norton, about events at meetings held by Sir Luke White the previous night and about farmers attitudes to the new budget, if it becomes law.U DDSY2/1/12/226

Letter to Mr Wilson from John Goulding, East Riding Accountant, County Hall, Beverley, about registration of a motor car.U DDSY2/1/12/227

Telegram from Gladstone, Whitby, congratulating Mr Sykes on a fine fight.U DDSY2/1/12/228

Letter from R.M. Gladdin[s], The Hollins, Grosmont, Yorkshire, thanking Mark for contacting Wright for him and enclosing a copy of a letter that he has written to Colonel Elliot about a job with the National Service League.U DDSY2/1/12/229

Letter to Mr Wilson from W.E. Gascoigne, Honorary Secretary, Norton Polling District Conservative Registration Association, 9, Church Street, Norton, about meetings to be held and about rumours that old men have been dismissed at Sledmere, to be replaced by young men who would be able to serve in the Territorials.U DDSY2/1/12/230

Letter from [W]. Hall, Oakdene, Malton, about a meeting to be held at Norton.U DDSY2/1/12/231

Letter to Mr Wilson from Wm. Holtby, Secretary, West Sutton Drill Club, about arrangements for a supper and meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/232

Letter to Mr Wilson from Wm. Holtby, Secretary, West Sutton Drill Club, about the progress of the club.U DDSY2/1/12/233

Letter from Thomas Holtby, Solicitor, Driffield, about arrangements for a meeting of the Driffield workers.U DDSY2/1/12/234

Telegram to Mrs Sykes from Holtby, Driffield, stating 'Many enquiries please wire Bulletin to be exhibited'.U DDSY2/1/12/235

Letter from W. Hayward, The Greens, Kilham, offering his commiserations regarding Major Sykes' defeat at the Polls and detailing his efforts on Major Sykes' behalf.U DDSY2/1/12/236

Letter to Mr Wilson from Wm. Holtby, Secretary, West Sutton Drill Club, offering commiserations over Major Sykes' defeat at the Polls and informing him that the room had been closed for three nights last week.U DDSY2/1/12/237

Letter from Private Willie Harrison, General Post Office, Bradford, asking for help in finding work or in any other way. ('Sent 5/- Jan 28/10' pencilled at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/238

Letter from James Horley, The Yorkshire Seed and Nursery Establishment, Norton, Malton, offering encouragement about Election Day. ('Thanked' pencilled at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/239

Letter to Mr Wilson from Wm. Holtby, Secretary, West Sutton Drill Club, giving details of events at the club and enclosing a letter from A.J. Cholmley, who has sent the club copies of a leaflet about Germans by 'Blatchford'.U DDSY2/1/12/240

Letter from [Wm] Hall, General Election, 1910. Buckrose Division Norton Committee Room, arranging a meeting with Mr [F.] Strickland.U DDSY2/1/12/241

Postcard from F.G. Hobson, Beverley Grammar School, Newbegin, Beverley, about an error in the Notice of Meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/242

Letter from [Wm] Hall, General Election, 1910. Buckrose Division Norton Committee Room, about some black bread that he has bought and discussing meetings and bills.U DDSY2/1/12/243

Letter to Mr Wilson from [Wm] Hall, General Election, 1910. Buckrose Division Norton Committee Room, about some literature that he has enclosed.U DDSY2/1/12/244

Letter from F.G. Hobson, Solicitor, Clerk to the Governors, Beverley Grammar School, about the postponement of a meeting and enclosing a copy of the new Draft Scheme.U DDSY2/1/12/245

Letter from A.M. Harrison, Secretary, Malton and District Association Football League, 15, St. Nicholas Street, Norton, Malton, asking for Major Sykes' continued support.U DDSY2/1/12/246

Card from J.E. Hughes, East Heslerton Vicarage, about a visit that Major and Mrs Sykes had made to him the previous day.U DDSY2/1/12/247

Card from F.G. Hobson, Clerk to the Governors, Beverley Grammar School, Newbegin, advising of a quarterly meeting. ('Regret' pencilled at the top of the card.)U DDSY2/1/12/248

Letter from [Wm] Hall, [Sub] Election Agent, General Election, 1910. Buckrose Division Norton Committee Room, about meetings to be held.U DDSY2/1/12/249

Letter from Thomas Holtby, Solicitor, Driffield, about a meeting on the Saturday.U DDSY2/1/12/250

Telegram from Holtby, Driffield, saying 'Hope you reached home safely'.U DDSY2/1/12/251

Letter to Mr Wilson from T.H. Harrison, Secretary, Driffield Working Men's Constitutional Club, Driffield, asking him to convey the Secretaries thanks to Mr Sykes for a cheque for £5.U DDSY2/1/12/252

Letter from J.E. Hughes, East Heslerton Vicarage, York, inviting Major and Mrs Sykes to visit when he speaks at a meeting in the Parish.U DDSY2/1/12/253

Letter to Mr Wilson from William Horsley, The Post Office, Norton, Malton, enclosing licences as requested.U DDSY2/1/12/254

Letter to Mr Wilson from W. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton Drill Club, West Lutton, about Club matters.U DDSY2/1/12/255

Letter to Mr Wilson from Thomas Holtby, Wensley Lodge, Driffield, about a penknife that he has mislaid.U DDSY2/1/12/256

Letter from Harrison Holt, Highfield, Driffield, East Yorkshire, enclosing a cheque to be forwarded with Major Sykes' and congratulating him on a successful meeting in Driffield.U DDSY2/1/12/257

Telegram from Holtby, Driffield, saying 'Shall be very pleased'.U DDSY2/1/12/258

Letter from J.T. Hick, Secretary, Sherburn Excelsior Band, Sherburn, asking for continued support for the band fund.U DDSY2/1/12/259

Letter to Mr Wilson from W. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton Drill Club, West Lutton, about Club matters.U DDSY2/1/12/260

Letter to Mr Wilson from Thomas Holtby, Wensley Lodge, Driffield, about a meeting that Major Sykes missed at Langtoft and about a story that had appeared in the 'Saturday Review'.U DDSY2/1/12/261

Letter from A. Hewson, 63, Rothbury Street, Scarborough, regretting that Mr Sykes has not ordered cards from him and making efforts to change his mind.U DDSY2/1/12/262

Letter from Reverend Geoffrey Hind, Hull and District Federation of Evangelical Free Churches and Councils, 63, Morpeth Street, Hull, about a resolution that was passed by them and asking if Major Sykes agrees with it.U DDSY2/1/12/263

Letter from H.C. Hankes, Honorary Secretary Filey Women's Suffrage Society, 14, Southdene, Filey, requesting permission to publish a reply that he had made to a letter that they had sent.U DDSY2/1/12/264

Letter from Elizabeth Harker, Honorary Secretary, Wykedene, Bridlington, thanking Major Sykes for becoming a Patron of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball and asking for a donation.U DDSY2/1/12/265

Letter from Alfred Heselton, 90, Balfour Street, Hull, asking for help in finding employment and enclosing an advertisement for his services as a solo pianist.U DDSY2/1/12/266

Letter from James Holtby, Wansford, Driffield, about an event to be held on Wednesday 29th December.U DDSY2/1/12/267

Invitation to Major and Mrs Sykes from the Hunmanby and Bridlington Troops 'D' Squadron to their Annual Invitation Ball. ('Regret' pencilled at the top of the invitation.)U DDSY2/1/12/268

Letter from T.H. Harrison, 35, Victoria Road, Driffield, thanking Major Sykes for a brace of pheasants.U DDSY2/1/12/269

Letter to Mr Wilson from W. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton Drill Club, West Lutton, about Club matters.U DDSY2/1/12/270

Letter from Thomas Holtby, Wensley Lodge, Driffield, about arrangements for meetings on Friday evening.U DDSY2/1/12/271

Letter from A. Horsley, Honorary Secretary, The Malton and Norton Yule-Tide Association, 9, Newbiggin, Malton, asking for support for the Uncle Tidy's Annual Treat to Poor Children.U DDSY2/1/12/272

Letter to Mr Wilson from W. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton Drill Club, West Lutton, about Club matters.U DDSY2/1/12/273

Letter from Harrison Holt, Highfield, Driffield, East Yorkshire, asking Mr Sykes permission to propose him as a Vice President of the Driffield Charitable Society.U DDSY2/1/12/274

Letter from Miss H.C. Hankes, Honorary Secretary Filey Women's Suffrage Society, 14, Southdene, Filey, requesting answers to two questions relating to his view of women's enfranchisement.U DDSY2/1/12/275

Letter from Gertrude Hayden (C.C.) and Ruth Lister (Lieutenant), Salvation Army, 5, Langton Road, Norton, asking for a contribution towards area for poor children.U DDSY2/1/12/276

Letter to Mr Wilson from A. Hewson, 63, Rothbury Street, Scarborough, about an order for Electioneering cards.U DDSY2/1/12/277

Letter from [Reginald] Hall, Settrington House, Malton, inviting Major Sykes to dinner after his meeting the following day.U DDSY2/1/12/278

Telegram from Holtby, Driffield, requesting a lift to Tibthorpe that evening.U DDSY2/1/12/279

Letter to Mr Wilson from W. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton Drill Club, West Lutton, about prizes for a shooting competition.U DDSY2/1/12/280

Letter to Mr Wilson from Thomas Holtby, Solicitor, Driffield, about a letter that Major Sykes had received from 'Dolman'.U DDSY2/1/12/281

Letter from [Jos. Herron], Riverhead, Driffield, about a lecture to be given.U DDSY2/1/12/282

Telegram from Herron, Driffield, about arrangements for a hall.U DDSY2/1/12/283

Letter to Mr Wilson from W. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton Drill Club, West Lutton, about Club matters.U DDSY2/1/12/284

Telegram from Herron, Driffield, about arrangements for a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/285

Letter from Thomas Holtby, Royal Station Hotel, York, thanking Mr Sykes for his gift of game.U DDSY2/1/12/286

Letter from W. Holt, Highfield, Driffield, East Yorkshire, about a meeting and Wyndham's speech.U DDSY2/1/12/287

Letter to Mr Wilson from W. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton, about ammunition and targets for the club and about purchasing a daily paper.U DDSY2/1/12/288

Letter from J.R. Herron, Springfield House, Driffield, about the Duffield family, the Brotherhood opening and the visit of Major Warden.U DDSY2/1/12/289

Letter from A.M. Harrison, Secretary, Malton and District Association Football League, 15, St. Nicholas Street, Norton, Malton, asking for Sykes' continued support and annual contribution to the association.U DDSY2/1/12/290

Letter to Mr Wilson from W. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton Drill Club, about club matters.U DDSY2/1/12/291

Letter from Amy Harrison, Honorary Secretary, Middleton Village String Band, Church School, Middleton-on-the-Wolds, inviting Mr Sykes to the first concert of the band and giving particulars about the band.U DDSY2/1/12/292

Letter from J.R. Herron, Driffield, about a meeting and also about a lecture.U DDSY2/1/12/293

Telegram from Hughes, London N., about speakers and meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/294

Telegram from Hughes, London N., about speakers for a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/295

Letter from J. Percival Hughes, Principal Agent, Conservative Central Office, St Stephen's Chambers, Westminster, S.W., about speakers for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/296

Letter to Mr Wilson from Wm. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton Drill Club, about Major Sykes' box of cigars, club matters and a new recruit for the Territorial Army.U DDSY2/1/12/297

Letter from Thomas Holtby, Foster, Tonge and Botterill Solicitors, Great Driffield, about a cheque from Cranswick Parish Council.U DDSY2/1/12/298

Letter from J.R. Herron, Springfield House, Driffield, about a lecture and a 'Boys' Review'.U DDSY2/1/12/299

Letter to Mr Wilson from Wm. Holtby, Secretary, West Lutton Club Room, about Drill Club matters.U DDSY2/1/12/300

Letter from Alfred Horsley, Secretary, Local Arts and Crafts Exhibition, 9, Newbiggin, Malton, inviting Major Sykes to contribute to the prize fund and with details of the committee and of subscriptions to date and enclosing a Schedule of Classes and PrizeU DDSY2/1/12/301

Postcard from J.H. Hornsey, W.H. Smith and Son, Malton Junction Railway Station, about back issues of 'The Times'.U DDSY2/1/12/302

Letter from W.M. Jameson, The Avenue, Bridlington, about the visit of Sir Gilbert Parker, the Mayoralty and the Municipal Elections.U DDSY2/1/12/303

Letter from H. Jordison, Honorary Secretary, South Cliff House, Bridlington, thanking Major Sykes for his gift.U DDSY2/1/12/304

Telegram from Bernard Johnson, Quay Road, Bridlington, offering commiserations.U DDSY2/1/12/305

Letter from Wm. Jameson, The Avenue, Bridlington, about a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/306

Telegram from Jameson, Hull, about a meeting with Bankes and Jouts.U DDSY2/1/12/307

Letter from Fred Ingham, Honorary Secretary, Hull Local Committee, Commercial Travellers' Schools, Pinner, 'Azalea', Victoria Avenue, Hull, inviting Major Sykes to the Annual Dinner.U DDSY2/1/12/308

Letter from [Arthur] Jackson, Victoria Chambers, Bowlalley Lane, Hull, about having dinner on the evening of an address to the Junior Unionists.U DDSY2/1/12/309

Letter from G.R. Jerphamion, Ore Place, Hastings, in French.U DDSY2/1/12/310

Letter from A.E. Jackson, Southfield, Hessle, East Yorkshire, about a lecture to be given at the Constitutional Club.U DDSY2/1/12/311

Letter from J.E. Jewison, 9, West Promenade, Driffield, thanking Major Sykes for his gift of a brace of pheasant.U DDSY2/1/12/312

Postcard from Thomas Jenkins, York, asking Mr Sykes to repeat his explanation of the word 'he' in his next speech.U DDSY2/1/12/313

Letter from Percy W. James, Secretary, Free Church Council of Driffield, 17, Lockwood Street, Driffield, asking for his answers to various questions relating to education, the Licensing Bill 1907 and the House of Lords, for the purpose of giving the supportU DDSY2/1/12/314

Letter from R.G. Joy, Derwent District Agricultural Club, Sand Hutton, York, inviting Major Sykes to their Annual Dinner.U DDSY2/1/12/315

Letter from M.A. Jackson, Honorary Secretary, Kilham Reading Room, Hall Farm, Kilham, requesting a subscription from Major Sykes to help them out of a deficit.U DDSY2/1/12/316

Letter from George S. Jordeson, Solicitor, 1, Manor Street, Hull, tendering the thanks of Mr Sidney J. Gower for the loan of his car.U DDSY2/1/12/317

Letter from Samuel Knowles, The Manse, Beeford, Driffield, with regard to Sir Luke White's speech and commiserating that politics should be regarded as apart from religion.U DDSY2/1/12/318

Letter from Samuel Knowles, The Manse, Beeford, Driffield, asking for a subscription, as in previous years, to the 'Old Folk's Christmas Treat' and reminding him of what he had contributed the previous year.U DDSY2/1/12/319

Letter from Norah Kirk, Honorary Secretary, The Pickering Pageant, Low Hall, Pickering, thanking him for his offer of help and asking if he will write a scene on the 'Sending of Hostages to the Scotch at Byland in 1322'.U DDSY2/1/12/320

Letter from Alfred E. Kennington, Patrol Master, Incorporated Church Scouts Patrols, 2, View Terrace, Middlecave Road, Malton, inviting Major Sykes to attend the weekly parade and to present the membership badges to the Scouts.U DDSY2/1/12/321

Letter from Norah Kirk, Honorary Secretary, The Pickering Pageant, Low Hall, Pickering, about Major Sykes' offer to help with the production of the forthcoming Historical Play and inviting him to attend the next meeting of the Book Committee.U DDSY2/1/12/322

Letter from G. King, 35, Park Lane, W., informing Major Sykes that Mr Wyndham cannot manage to speak for him at present but will write to him shortly.U DDSY2/1/12/323

Letter from Cecil King, East Bergholt Place, Suffolk, about politics and wishing Sykes luck in his election campaign.U DDSY2/1/12/324

Letter from Cecil King, The Haven, St Mawes, Cornwall, thanking Sykes for his invitation for the 15th September and about a trooping of the colours in York.U DDSY2/1/12/325

Letter from G.L. Wallis, Managing Director, The Leading Light Syndicate Company, Jameson Chambers, Hull, requesting cash payment.U DDSY2/1/12/326

Telegram from Lambert, Bridlington, requesting Sanler's address.U DDSY2/1/12/327

Letter from C. Leteux, Honorary Secretary, West Riding Catholic Manager's Association, Hemsworth, Wakefield, asking Mr Sykes to support them in the County Council elections by speaking at a meeting at the Cathedral Chapter House.U DDSY2/1/12/328

Letter from Baines and Co. Ltd, Advertising Department, The Leeds Mercury, Leeds, inviting Major Sykes to use their service.U DDSY2/1/12/329

Letter from E. Lambert, 69, Quay Road, Bridlington, about party matters and the appointment of a Land Valuer.U DDSY2/1/12/330

Telegram to Wilson from Lambert, Bridlington, about personal thank-you letters and advertisements to be placed in the local papers for people who had supported Major Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/331

Letter from E. Lambert, 69, Quay Road, Bridlington, about Sykes' failure to win his seat at the election.U DDSY2/1/12/332

Letter to W. Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about the results of the election.U DDSY2/1/12/333

Mr Sykes' expenses for the General Election and thank-you letters for supporters.U DDSY2/1/12/334

Letter to W. Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about the results of previous elections.U DDSY2/1/12/335

Letter from T.W. Lambert, 31, Buckingham Gate, S.W., offering his best wishes for the forthcoming elections.U DDSY2/1/12/336

Postcard from R. Lawson, Crayke, Easingwold, offering to support the cause if someone can send a car.U DDSY2/1/12/337

Letter to W. Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, requesting that Mr Sandars, makes a declaration before a Justice of the Peace before attending the counting of votes.U DDSY2/1/12/338

Telegram from Lambert, Bridlington, about a meeting to address fishermen in Bridlington.U DDSY2/1/12/339

Telegram from Lambert, Filey, advising Mr Sykes that there will be no meeting at Hunmanby at Noon.U DDSY2/1/12/340

Telegram to Wilson from Lambert, Bridlington, advising that Mrs Sykes must reach his house by five.U DDSY2/1/12/341

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a communication that he has received from Mrs Hanks.U DDSY2/1/12/342

Telegram from Lambert at Bridlington, about a letter for Mrs Sykes and meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/343

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a pamphlet he has received from Mr Lewis of Gray's Inn, W.C., which could be used at the meeting in Bridlington.U DDSY2/1/12/344

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a letter that he has received from Reverend Max W. Blakeley and how Mr Sykes should respond to it.U DDSY2/1/12/345

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a circular he encloses from the Driffield and District Free Church Council, urging their followers to support the Liberal Candidate, Sir Luke White.U DDSY2/1/12/346

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a letter from Hazell's Annual.U DDSY2/1/12/347

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, requesting the address of Mr Sanders for the appointment of Counting Agent.U DDSY2/1/12/348

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, confirming that he will attend to the voters that Wilson has mentioned and that Mr Rafton cannot vote twice.U DDSY2/1/12/349

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about Mr Sykes' health.U DDSY2/1/12/350

Letter from Guilford E. Lewis, 14, South Square, Gray's Inn, W.C., about a pamphlet that has been published in Berlin, containing maps of the German Empire in 1908 and 1910, which he says confirms that the Conservative party is not scare mongering when it expresses concerns about Germany's intentions towards Great Britain.U DDSY2/1/12/351

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about party matters and the state of repair of the Humber car.U DDSY2/1/12/352

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about meetings that are planned.U DDSY2/1/12/353

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about meetings that are planned.U DDSY2/1/12/354

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, requesting the names of people that Mr Sykes may want to be present at the count and about speakers.U DDSY2/1/12/355

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, asking Wilson to ask Mr Sykes to write to Mr Charles Nessfield of Kirby Grindalythe, who is known to have supported Sir Luke White last time but is inclined to support Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/356

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a Howard Nicholson of Kennythorpe, who will not vote for Mr Sykes because his landlord will and he has a grievance against the landlord.U DDSY2/1/12/357

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about some questions for Mr Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/358

Telegram from Lambert requesting a meeting with him at Driffield Committee Rooms.U DDSY2/1/12/359

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a letter he has received from Reverend A.W. Welch.U DDSY2/1/12/360

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about two gentlemen who have been omitted from the Electoral Register and also about the employment of a Mr Wise.U DDSY2/1/12/361

Letter from Baines and Co. Ltd, Advertising Department, The Leeds Mercury, Leeds, inviting Major Sykes to use their service.U DDSY2/1/12/362

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a communication that needs to be made in writing to Canon Sharrock, the Vicar of Driffield.U DDSY2/1/12/363

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about meetings that have been arranged and other party matters. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Anthony Lyons, canvasser for the party on Wold Road, asking Mr Sykes to write to Reverend Coombe, Vicar of Norton.U DDSY2/1/12/364

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a communication he has received that morning.U DDSY2/1/12/365

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, asking him to show a letter from Mr Fargus to Mr Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/366

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about the location of the meeting at Lowthorpe.U DDSY2/1/12/367

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about information on the price of food stuffs abroad and a man from Fridaythorpe named 'Pulsey'.U DDSY2/1/12/368

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about an address to the cake-mill men in Driffield.U DDSY2/1/12/369

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about a meeting with Mr Burdass and a visit for the following morning.U DDSY2/1/12/370

Letter from A.E. Long, Family Grocer and Italian Warehouseman, Belle Vue Stores, Belle Vue Street, Filey, thanking Mr Sykes for addressing the fishermen at Filey and wishing him every success.U DDSY2/1/12/371

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about meetings that he is planning and saying that he encloses a photo. (Not present).U DDSY2/1/12/372

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about meetings that are planned and enclosing a letter from William Cooper of Malton about a proposed meeting at the Cattle Market in Malton.U DDSY2/1/12/373

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about sending a letter to the newspapers concerning Sir Luke White's promise of Old Age Pensions at the age of 65 and enclosing a sample letter for Mr Sykes' opinion.U DDSY2/1/12/374

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about Mrs Sykes' visit to Bridlington.U DDSY2/1/12/375

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about bills for meetings arranged.U DDSY2/1/12/376

Telegram to Major Sykes from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, High Street, Bridlington, about a letter that is to be sent.U DDSY2/1/12/377

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about bills for a meeting at Bridlington and notification of meetings that he has arranged for Thursday.U DDSY2/1/12/378

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, 69, Quay Road, Bridlington, asking for Mr Sykes' approval for a border.U DDSY2/1/12/379

Telegram to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Bridlington, saying 'Yes Thwing seven Foxholes eight'.U DDSY2/1/12/380

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Central Committee Rooms, Bridlington, about election strategies and including a list of meetings arranged, suggested meetings and meetings without Mr Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/381

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, advising Mr Sykes not to attend a Xmas Tree entertainment at a school and about meetings arranged.U DDSY2/1/12/382

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about a letter he has received from Dr Ernest Clements about a Captain Brooksbank, (copy enclosed). He requests Mr Sykes' intervention. Also includes an agenda for a meeting at the Corn Exchange, Driffield, and discusses the Langtoft and Kilham meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/383

Postcard from 'One of your supporters, Norton, Malton', suggesting how the Conservative and Unionist Parties could promote Tariff Reform.U DDSY2/1/12/384

Letter from Emmanuel Levy, The Unemployment Budget and Tariff Reform, 66, Oakwood Court, Kensington N.W., about his letter to the press and suggesting that Major Sykes only speaks on unemployment, because the radicals avoid it.U DDSY2/1/12/385

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about election matters.U DDSY2/1/12/386

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Market Place, Bridlington, requesting a signature from Mr Sykes and explaining why he is not putting a fee in.U DDSY2/1/12/387

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Market Place, Bridlington, about Mr Watts, the schoolmaster at Garton.U DDSY2/1/12/388

Letter from H.W. Fawcett and E. Lambert, Joint Secretaries, Buckrose Conservative and Unionist Association, Market Place, Bridlington, advising of a meeting of the members at the Corn Exchange, Driffield for the purpose of adopting Sir Mark Sykes as the Unionist candidate.U DDSY2/1/12/389

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, requesting that he ask Mr Sykes to reply to a letter that he has enclosed from Mr C.A. Bury, Agent for Yorkshire, Liberal UnionistU DDSY2/1/12/390

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about bills for hoardings and a handout.U DDSY2/1/12/391

Telegram from Lambert, High Street, Bridlington, about a meeting to be held that night.U DDSY2/1/12/392

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Market Place, Bridlington, about a meeting to be held.U DDSY2/1/12/393

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Market Place, Bridlington, advising Mr Sykes on how he should reply to a letter from a Mr James about religious education, the Licensing Bill and temperance and reformsU DDSY2/1/12/394

Telegram from Lambert, High Street, Bridlington, asking him to address a meeting at Bridlington and other party matters.U DDSY2/1/12/395

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, advising that he will reply to his letter the following day.U DDSY2/1/12/396

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Market Place, Bridlington, about a meeting that he wishes to hold in Bridlington.U DDSY2/1/12/397

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about meetings to be held, transport and the adoption of Lord Middleton.U DDSY2/1/12/398

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about farmer's questions, countering Sir Luke White's remarks about Sir Mark and other party matters.U DDSY2/1/12/399

Telegram from Lambert, Quay Road, Bridlington, about meetings that he is arranging.U DDSY2/1/12/400

Letter from Jos Loader, Master, Bridlington Union, The Workhouse, Bridlington, requesting a gift of money or in kind, to provide for the old people of the Workhouse at Christmas and New Year.U DDSY2/1/12/401

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about a telegram that he has received that afternoon.U DDSY2/1/12/402

Telegram from Lambert, Hull, about party matters.U DDSY2/1/12/403

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about a letter from a Mrs Overbury that has been mislaid and about meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/404

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, advising on how Mr Sykes should reply to a question asked by a Mrs Overbury about women's suffrage. ('Write Cranswick' pencilled at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/405

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about party matters.U DDSY2/1/12/406

Telegram from Lambert, Key Road, Bridlington, about speakers and meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/407

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about the Filey Club and the advisability of sending a large number of Christmas cards.U DDSY2/1/12/408

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Market Place, Bridlington, about how Mr Sykes should reply to offers of subscriptions.U DDSY2/1/12/409

Telegram from Lambert, Quay Road, Bridlington, about party matters.U DDSY2/1/12/410

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Market Place, Bridlington, about party matters.U DDSY2/1/12/411

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about an electioneering card and other party matters. Includes an electioneering card for R.E. Belilios as an example and suggestions for printing it from A. Hewson, 63, Rothbury Street, Scarborough.U DDSY2/1/12/412

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about Mr Sykes' wish to take the 16th and onwards to Christmas for shooting.U DDSY2/1/12/413

Letter from R.M. Leonard, The Manufacturing Confectioners Alliance, 3, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, London, E.C., about the tax on sugar.U DDSY2/1/12/414

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about reports of a meeting that appeared in the Gazette and other issues to do with newspapers and reporting.U DDSY2/1/12/415

Telegram from Lambert, High Street, Bridlington, about meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/416

Letter from A. Legard, Honorary Secretary, Beverley Fanciers Society, 1, St Andrew's Street, Beverley, Yorkshire, requesting donation of a prize for their Grand Day Show.U DDSY2/1/12/417

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about election arrangements and Christmas cards.U DDSY2/1/12/418

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about speakers for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/419

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Bridlington, about arrangements for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/420

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about arrangements for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/421

Telegram from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Quay Road, Bridlington, about arrangements for speakers at meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/422

Letter from E.S. Lloyd [Evans], Sewerby House, Bridlington, about the electorate's attitude to the subject of Poor Law reform.U DDSY2/1/12/423

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about arrangements for seeing Mr Aird.U DDSY2/1/12/424

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about arrangements for cars for Polling Day.U DDSY2/1/12/425

Letter from The Editor, Hull Daily Mail, Hull Times, thanking Major Sykes for the gift of a brace of pheasants.U DDSY2/1/12/426

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about Mrs Sykes' meeting and Mr Balfour's speech.U DDSY2/1/12/427

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about arrangements for meetings and Mr Balfour's speech.U DDSY2/1/12/428

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about arrangements for meetings and Sir Luke White's comments at Flamborough.U DDSY2/1/12/429

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about arrangements for meetings and Mr Sykes' photograph.U DDSY2/1/12/430

Telegram from Lambert, Quay Road, Bridlington, about dates for the farmers.U DDSY2/1/12/431

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about an article by Mr Strickland, speakers and other arrangements for meetings, content of Mr Sykes speeches and how he should present himselfU DDSY2/1/12/432

Letter from Edgar S. Lewis, Hull Daily Mail, Hull Times, about a Mr Wyndham.U DDSY2/1/12/433

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about the opening of the range at North Frodingham and arrangements for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/434

Letter from [John W. Sleaths], Wynnstay Arms, Ruabon, about a sketch of Mark's and the locals at Wynnstay.U DDSY2/1/12/435

Telegram from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, High Street, Bridlington, about arrangements for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/436

Telegram from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, High Street, Bridlington, about the contribution of Field and Prickett.U DDSY2/1/12/437

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about Mr Field and Dr Prickett, Sir Gilbert Parker going to Driffield and election matters.U DDSY2/1/12/438

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about arrangements for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/439

Letter from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about arrangements for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/440

Letter from John W. Sleaths, Wynnstay Hotel, Ruabon, enclosing an cutting from the 'Exchange and Mart' magazine, which he thinks Mark may find amusing.U DDSY2/1/12/441

Telegram from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Quay Road, Bridlington, requesting a meeting at his office.U DDSY2/1/12/442

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about arrangements for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/443

Telegram to Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, High Street, Bridlington, about that night's meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/444

Letter to Mr Wilson from Ernest Lambert, Election Agent, Richardson, Son and Fawcett, Solicitors, Market Place, Bridlington, about the recent election and arrangements for meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/445

Letter from Londesborough, Blankney Hall, Lincoln, inviting Major Sykes to Scarborough to address a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/446

Telegram from Machin, Filey, commiserating on his loss at the election.U DDSY2/1/12/447

Letter from E. Mitford, Hunmanby Vicarage, congratulating Mr Sykes on a 'splendid fight' at the election.U DDSY2/1/12/448

Letter from Richard Meredith, Honorary Secretary, Conservative Club, Nafferton, inviting Major Sykes to speak at their Annual Tea and Social and commiserating on his loss at the election.U DDSY2/1/12/449

Letter from J. Stott Millington, Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Engineers, Fairbank and Son, Civil Engineers, Lendal Chambers, York, thanking Major Sykes for his letter to 'Maisie' and commenting on the election result.U DDSY2/1/12/450

Letter to Mr Wilson from [B.C.], Coburg Hotel, London, about an account and asking that he send a Postal Order for 5 shillings to Private W. Harrison.U DDSY2/1/12/451

Copy of an address to the electors of Buckrose by Maysie Millington, Driffield, on behalf of Major Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/452

Letter from E. Milman, Roos Rectory, Hull, recommending the services of Herbert Jones of Cambridge as a speaker at Mr Sykes' election meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/453

Letter from E. Mitford, Vicar, Hunmanby Vicarage, Yorkshire, offering hospitality when Mr Sykes attends a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/454

Letter from J.J. Megginson, Towthorpe, Fimber Station, York, recommending Mr B. Schollitt of Norton to assist their cause amongst the labouring class.U DDSY2/1/12/455

Letter from James Mills, Beverley, about a book that he has loaned to Colonel Sykes and detailing the acquisition of the Sledmere Estates. He advises against Colonel Sykes writing a history of the acquisitions of the estates and offers opinion of the knowledge of a Mr Fawcett on the subject.U DDSY2/1/12/456

Letter from Edward A. Mayo [St], Beaumont College, Old Windsor, enclosing an Army Claim Form for Pay and Allowances for Beaumont School Contingent, Officers Training Corps, for forwarding to the Regimental Accountant at Warwick, and wishing him success in his political campaign.U DDSY2/1/12/457

Letter from Jack Major, The Castle, Sledmere, York, thanking Major Sykes for a cheque and £5.U DDSY2/1/12/458

Postcard to Walter Wilson from Jack Major, The Castle, Sledmere, York, enquiring about a snaffle bridle of his own that he had sent with a horse to Welham.U DDSY2/1/12/459

Letter from Jack Major, The Castle, Sledmere, York, about an account for a chestnut mare.U DDSY2/1/12/460

Letter from Lieutenant Robert Rennison, 5th Battalion, A.P.W.O.(Yorkshire Regiment), Scarborough, asking for an opinion.U DDSY2/1/12/461

Letter from Major [R.F. Millinkly], for Director of Military Training, War Office, London, S.W., enclosing forms for signature.U DDSY2/1/12/462

Letter from James Mills, Beverley, acknowledging receipt of Colonel Sykes letter and promising to reply the following day.U DDSY2/1/12/463

Letter from W.[T.] Mill[cikbjohn], War Office, Whitehall, S.W., about a form which needs to be completed, in order for Sykes to receive some money that is owed to him.U DDSY2/1/12/464

Letter from J.M.W. Mason, Secretary, North Eastern Railway, Railway Institute, Queen Street, York, asking if he is available for a date in March to give a lecture. ('Regret Unable' pencilled at the top.)U DDSY2/1/12/465

Letter from Dora Mortimer, Joint Honourable Secretary, National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, Driffield Branch, East Lodge, Driffield, requesting his response to two questions regarding women's enfranchisement, as listed on an accompanying leafletU DDSY2/1/12/466

Letter from [J]. Mat[ins], Beverley House, Driffield, East Yorkshire, thanking Sykes for his notes on 'the Attack'.U DDSY2/1/12/467

Postcard to Lc. Corpl . Vinnall, Estate Works, Sledmere, from H. Mackay, C.S.S., Drill Hall, about arrangements for the Xmas Shoot at Sledmere and for Major Mortimer's lecture.U DDSY2/1/12/468

Letter from Edward A. Mayo, [S.J.], Beaumont College, Old Windsor, about a Memo from Warwick.U DDSY2/1/12/469

Letter from [J].Mat[ins], Beverley House, Driffield, about notes that Sykes had made on a lecture about 'The Attack'.U DDSY2/1/12/470

Letter to Mr Wilson from A.E.G., Samuel Moses and Sons Limited, 65, Mansell Street, London, E., about an order for new brown army blankets.U DDSY2/1/12/471

Letter from Edward A. Mayo, [S.J.], Beaumont College, Old Windsor, about a 'Capitation Grant' and about the events of the previous Saturday.U DDSY2/1/12/472

Memorandum from H.S. Mackay, C.S.J., Driffield, about an enclosed program of work.U DDSY2/1/12/473

Telegram from Milner, Oxford Street, to Councillor Lambert, about fixing a date.U DDSY2/1/12/474

Letter from W. M[urray], Rosetta, Blackrock, County Cork, thanking Major Sykes for getting his son a commission.U DDSY2/1/12/475

Letter from James Mills, Beverley, about a settlement involving Sir Tatton Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/476

Letter to Mr Wilson from A.W.W. Marshall, City of Hull and District Junior Unionist Association, Hull, about an article that they wish Mr Sykes to contribute to the 'Junior Unionist'.U DDSY2/1/12/477

Postcard from Mi[rde]son Wollason, about an article in 'the Spectator'.U DDSY2/1/12/478

Letter from John Ostler Nicholson, Portington, Cardigan Road, Bridlington, about Mr Jesse Collings Land Purchase Bill, the Yeomanry and Mr Sykes' opinions on this matter. Includes a copy of a letter which Mr Nicholson had had published in newspapers and one which he had sent to farmers who's farms were for sale.U DDSY2/1/12/479

Letter from John W. Newsam, Town Farm, Langton, Malton, congratulating Major Sykes on his reduction of his opponent's majority in the election.U DDSY2/1/12/480

Letter from S.T. Nicholson, Honourable Secretary, Hull and District Chamber of Trades, 1 & 2, Posterngate, Hull, enclosing a list of questions which the Chamber would like Captain Sykes to give answers to.U DDSY2/1/12/481

Letter from Edward H. Nendick, Secretary, Malton Agricultural Club, 17, Yorkersgate, Malton, Yorkshire, inviting Mr Sykes to the club's Annual Dinner.U DDSY2/1/12/482

Letter from Arthur Newey, Honourable Secretary, the Choral Society, Estate Office, The Lodge, Malton, inviting Major Sykes to the Society's concert.U DDSY2/1/12/483

Postcard from Edward H. Nendick, Secretary, Malton Agricultural Club, 17, Yorkersgate, Malton, Yorkshire, inviting Mr Sykes to the club's Annual Dinner.U DDSY2/1/12/484

Postcard from Edward H. Nendick, Secretary, Malton Agricultural Club, 17, Yorkersgate, Malton, Yorkshire, advising Mr Sykes of the Annual Meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/485

Postcard from Edward H. Nendick, Secretary, Malton Agricultural Club, 17, Yorkersgate, Malton, Yorkshire, advising Mr Sykes of the club's next monthly meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/486

Letter to Mr Wilson from Frank B. Nash, Constitutional Club, Filey, about Mr Sykes subscription to the club and a lost pocket book.U DDSY2/1/12/487

Letter from F. Nunburnholme, Warter Priory, York, thanking Mr Sykes for an address that he had provided.U DDSY2/1/12/488

Letter to Mr H. Wilson from Frank B. Nash, Honourable Secretary, Constitutional Club, Filey, acknowledging receipt of money for a ball ticket and reminding him that Mr Sykes' subscription has not been paid.U DDSY2/1/12/489

Letter from [Mark A. Novee], East Acklam Rectory, York, thanking Major Sykes for his letter and promising to tell him more when he sees him about the 'apparent reserve that night amongst your supporters'.U DDSY2/1/12/490

Letter from Arthur Newey, Honourable Secretary of the Choral Society, Estate Office, The Lodge, Malton, thanking Major Sykes for his cheque and giving details of the December concert.U DDSY2/1/12/491

Letter from U. O'Regan, 11, Beverley Road, Driffield, thanking Major Sykes for the brace of pheasant.U DDSY2/1/12/492

Letter from John O'Hara, Hull City and County Printing Company Limited, 39, Mytongate, Hull, asking if Mr Sykes' agent can put the company on his list for election printing and airing his grievances against Sir Luke.U DDSY2/1/12/493

Card from W.[C.] Pressly, Editor of the 'Yorkshire Herald' and 'Yorkshire Evening Press', York offering thanks for a gift. (No addressee given).U DDSY2/1/12/494

Telegram from Platts, Elma Villas, Bridlington, asking if Mr Sykes will fight again.U DDSY2/1/12/495

Telegram from Platts, Filey Agent, saying that the Filey Conservatives are disappointed and asking him to try again as they stand firm.U DDSY2/1/12/496

Telegram from Taylor, Welborn, Lawson and Marlow saying that Muston Conservatives are disappointed and asking him to try again as they stand firm.U DDSY2/1/12/497

Telegram from Darlington saying Eddlethorpe Malton division is Sykes' in a year's time and asking him to try again.U DDSY2/1/12/498

Letter from Ernest Platts, Sub-Agent, Buckrose Parliamentary Election, 1910, Mr Mark Sykes' Candidature, Committee Room, Clarence House, asking Mr Sykes to visit Filey.U DDSY2/1/12/499

Telegram from Platts, Quay Road, Bridlington, asking Mr Sykes if he can speak at a meeting in Filey.U DDSY2/1/12/500

Letter from Cyril H. Pearce, 16, Westbourne Avenue, Hull, thanking Major Sykes for his good wishes for Xmas and the New Year and wishing him success at the forthcoming election.U DDSY2/1/12/501

Letter from N. Pickering, West Lutton, York, asking if Major Sykes will attend to a matter early.U DDSY2/1/12/502

Letter from H. [Pike Pease], Honorary Secretary, Liberal and Union Club, 6, Great George Street, Westminster, London, S.W., discussing Old Age Pensions, Home Rule and young men helpers in relation to the election.U DDSY2/1/12/503

Letter to Walter from C. Pruitt, West Lutton, enclosing an account for damage to his cart when his horse got away, which Major Sykes had instructed him to forward.U DDSY2/1/12/504

Postcard from F.H.[Meypier], Secretary, East Riding Territorial Force Association, Hull, advising Major Sykes of the date of the next and subsequent meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/505

Letter from M. Prickett, Westgate Lodge, Bridlington, about a meeting Major Sykes is to attend and suggesting topics upon which he can express his views.U DDSY2/1/12/506

Letter from R. Valentius, Pilkington Brothers Limited, St Helens, 2, The Calls, Leeds, advising of an amount outstanding on their books.U DDSY2/1/12/507

Letter from Mrs F. Palethorpes, 55, Beverley Road, Hull, sending her compliments.U DDSY2/1/12/508

Letter from J.W.R. Phillips, The Yorkshire Post, Albion Street, Leeds, discussing newspaper reports and thanking Major Sykes for a brace of pheasants.U DDSY2/1/12/509

Letter from F.H. Mayfair, Union and Smiths Bank Chamber, Hull, asking for Major Sykes' suggestions about boots, wishing him success at the election and commenting about a rifle range for Driffield.U DDSY2/1/12/510

Letter to Mr Wilson from J.W. Phillips, Honorary Secretary, Driffield Rugby Football Club, 7, Harper Street, Driffield, requesting a subscription, as in previous years, on behalf of Mr Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/511

Card from D.C. Pressly, Editor, Yorkshire Herald and Yorkshire Evening Press, York, thanking Major Sykes for his appreciative reference to the Herald and referring to Mr Wyndham.U DDSY2/1/12/512

Letter from The Yorkshire Post, Leeds, agreeing to give Wyndham a full report and querying the date.U DDSY2/1/12/513

Letter from Gilbert Harker, 20, Carlton House Terrace, S.W., about speaking for Mr Sykes and about a journey from Bridlington to Bury.U DDSY2/1/12/514

Letter from William Smith, Assistant Secretary, Liverpool Geographical Society, 14, Hargreave Buildings, 5, Chapel Street, Liverpool, inviting Captain Sykes to speak at a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/515

Letter from Thomas H. Rennison, Honorary Secretary, Fancy Fair and Trades Exhibition, Middle Street South, Driffield, giving details of the exhibition.U DDSY2/1/12/516

Letter from T. Robinson, c/o Mr Nicholson, Watton Grange, Cranswick, asking to be discharged from the Territorials.U DDSY2/1/12/517

Letter from Donald Rigby, Low Mill, Sherburn, East Riding, Yorkshire, asking for help in finding a job and wishing Major Sykes luck in his parliamentary career.U DDSY2/1/12/518

Letter from David Ridpath M.D., in response to a circular that he has received and highlighting what he believes to be important points that should be made clear to the electorate.U DDSY2/1/12/519

Letter from Henry Raper, 81, Albemarle Road, Beckenham, Kent, highlighting a point about tariff reform.U DDSY2/1/12/520

Telegram from Radcliffe, Norton, Malton, saying that he is sorry that Mr Sykes is not well and that his substitute had done a good job on Friday.U DDSY2/1/12/521

Letter from E. Roulin, Filey, partly in French, about differences between the Catholic and Anglican faiths and the difficulties encountered by a Catholic who stands for election.U DDSY2/1/12/522

Memorandum from Alfred Ream, Purfleet House, King's Lynn, advising that he is recovering from an illness and asking if a Liberal can be found to pair with him.U DDSY2/1/12/523

Memorandum from Percy Russell, Russells and Wrangham Limited, Millers, Brewers, Maltsters, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Malton, inviting Mr Sykes to their Annual Social Evening.U DDSY2/1/12/524

Memorandum from Percy Russell, Russells and Wrangham Limited, Millers, Brewers Malsters, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Malton, detailing an argument about the effect of Lloyd George's budget on the price of malting barley.U DDSY2/1/12/525

Letter from W.W. Ridley, Honorary Secretary, The National Cyclists' Union, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire Centre, Commercial School, King Street, Hull, asking for support for a bill to make the carriage of accompanied cycles on trains cheaper.U DDSY2/1/12/526

Letter from J.F. Robinson, Secretary and Honorary Solicitor, Holderness Agricultural Club, 4, Parliament Street, Hull, enclosing the responses to the Agricultural Legislative Programme, which had been forwarded to all six candidates for the three divisionsU DDSY2/1/12/527

Letter from E. Roulin, Filey, about Home Rule and Ireland, and about the Catholic faith.U DDSY2/1/12/528

Letter from [R.G. King], Little Driffield, Driffield, advising that they see things better now and that they will put the same questions to Sir Luke White.U DDSY2/1/12/529

Letter from [R.G. King], Little Driffield, Driffield, asking a question about Tariff Reform.U DDSY2/1/12/530

Letter from J.F.Robinson, Secretary, Holderness Agricultural Club, 4, Parliament Street, Hull, asking for a reply to a list of questions.U DDSY2/1/12/531

Letter from G. Rayner, Honorary Secretary, Hutton Cranswick Charitable Society, asking for a donation to their funds for Xmas.U DDSY2/1/12/532

Letter from J. Ross, James Ross and Company, 54, Middle Street, South, Driffield, about a stair carpet that has been ordered by Major Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/533

Card from Father G. Riley, Helperthorpe Vicarage, York, asking Major Sykes if he can assure him of his readiness to secure absolute impartial treatment for all children in primary public schools regarding Religious Instruction. ('Yes' pencilled at the top)U DDSY2/1/12/534

Letter from F.H. Robson, Secretary, Bridlington Agricultural Society, advising of the date of the Annual General Meeting and enclosing the accounts and agenda.U DDSY2/1/12/535

Letter from James Robbins, Honorary Secretary, Railway Guards' Universal Friendly Society, Studley House, 71, King's Bench Street, Hull, acknowledging subscription.U DDSY2/1/12/536

Invitation from the President of the Geographical Club, 1, Savile Row, Burlington Gardens, W., to their dinner.U DDSY2/1/12/537

Details of the Royal Geographical Society Evening Meetings for November 22, December 6 and December 13.U DDSY2/1/12/538

Letter from James Robbins, Honorary Secretary, Studley House, 71, King's Bench Street, Hull, inviting Captain Sykes to their 23rd Annual Dinner and enclosing a circular giving details.U DDSY2/1/12/539

Letter from R. Ridsdale, Member of the Working Men's Committee, 38 Louis Street, Spring Bank, Hull, asking for a donation for the benefit of the Hull Victoria Children's Hospital for Sick Children.U DDSY2/1/12/540

Letter from Thomas H. Rennison, Honorary Secretary, Fancy Fair and Trades Exhibition, Middle Street South, Driffield, thanking Major Sykes for consenting to attend the opening of the exhibition.U DDSY2/1/12/541

Picture postcard from Dieppe, informing Mr Sykes that 'Willis & J. en route to Paris to see [floods].U DDSY2/1/12/542

Telegram to Wilson from Sykes, High Street, Bridlington, requesting that he has finance papers on the platform tonight.U DDSY2/1/12/543

Telegram to Sykes from Sykes, Sledmere, asking 'When do you come to London'.U DDSY2/1/12/544

Telegram from a number of people in Filey saying 'Hard lines sorry try again'.U DDSY2/1/12/545

Telegram from 'Buckrose Fighters' at Malton saying 'Bravo Sykes gallant fight stick Buckrose'.U DDSY2/1/12/546

Telegram from Stanton, Paragon Station, Hull, saying 'Much regret result another trial soon will bring you big victory'.U DDSY2/1/12/547

Telegram from Buckrose Farmers, Malton, saying 'Glorious fight stick to Buckrose'.U DDSY2/1/12/548

Letter from J.A. Staveley, 5th Battalion Alexandra Princess of Wales own (Yorkshire) Regiment, Kirklea, Driffield, commiserating with Major Sykes' defeat at the polls and commenting on faults in the registration of voters. Also gives details of plans for a Regimental Tour at Easter and a donation of £1000 from a Mr and Mrs Drew which is to be used for the benefit of the Scarborough Companies and of the Battalion generally.U DDSY2/1/12/549

Letter from John, Fenchurch House, Fenchurch Street, London E.C., confirming that he has asked that both camera and medicine chest should be at the [Coburg] on Tuesday.U DDSY2/1/12/550

Letter from C. [Scarborough], La Bastide, Beaulieu, Alpes Maritimes, commiserating with Sykes about the election result and inviting him to visit him.U DDSY2/1/12/551

Postcard from G.T. Soanes, Horse and Carriage Proprietor, Poultry Dealer &c., Church Hill, Middleton-on-the-Wolds, offering commiserations on the election result.U DDSY2/1/12/552

Letter from John, Fenchurch House, Fenchurch Street, London, E.C., commiserating with Sykes over the election result.U DDSY2/1/12/553

Circular from A.E. Bromehead Soulby, Secretary, the Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, Malton, inviting members to the Annual General Meeting and Dinner. ('Regret' pencilled at the top of the circular)U DDSY2/1/12/554

Letter from Alderman John [Sa]wdon, High Street, Bridlington, enclosing a letter received from a Driffield working man, who comments on the character of the Liberals and the Conservatives and also a letter from Thomas Carter, Wholesale and Retail Family Butcher, 33, Shambles, York, praising the Alderman's support of Major Sykes and expressing admiration for Major Sykes' views on Tariff Reform.U DDSY2/1/12/555

Letter from A. Sawkill, Secretary, Sherburn and District Agricultural Club, Sherburn, York, acknowledging the news that Major Sykes will probably be able to attend their Annual Dinner. ('Thanked' pencilled at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/556

Letter from E.W. Simpson, Metham Hall, Howden, advising Major Sykes that he hopes to vote for him at the election. ('Thanked' pencilled at the top of the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/557

Telegram from Saunders, Middlesbrough, advising of his time of arrival at Sledmere on Saturday.U DDSY2/1/12/558

Telegram from Shepherdson, Driffield, advising Major Sykes that his address for publication has not been received and that requesting instructions.U DDSY2/1/12/559

Letter from F. Swift, Honorary Secretary, North Frodingham, reminding Mr Sykes that he has not yet contributed to the Old Folk's Treat, which he has supported for many years.U DDSY2/1/12/560

Letter from A. Sawkill, Secretary, Sherburn and District Agricultural Club, Sherburn, York, inviting Major Sykes to attend their Annual Dinner.U DDSY2/1/12/561

Letter to W. Wilson from S. Smith and Son Limited, Watchmakers to the Admiralty Et Cetera, 9, Strand, London, W.C., asking for instructions as to the Speedometer and drive to be supplied in place of one ordered.U DDSY2/1/12/562

Letter from Frederick Strickland, Consulting Engineer, Derwent Mount, Malton, apologizing for being unable to speak for Mr Sykes and offering his services at some other time.U DDSY2/1/12/563

Letter from F. Strickland, Eddlethorpe, Malton, offering to speak for Mr Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/564

Telegram from Strickland, apologising and informing Mr Sykes that he is speaking at Coneysthorpe that night.U DDSY2/1/12/565

Memorandum from Reverend Canon W.R. Sharrock, Driffield, East Yorkshire, thanking Mr Sykes for his reply to the questions which the Clergy of the Harthill Rural Deanery had addressed to Parliamentary Candidates.U DDSY2/1/12/566

Letter from Walter Scott, Secretary, Hull Fishing Vessel Owner's Association Limited, Parliament Chambers, 5, Parliament Street, Hull, asking for replies to his letter of the 24th ult.U DDSY2/1/12/567

Letter to Mr Wilson from S. Smith and Son Limited, Watchmakers to the Admiralty, et cetera, 9, Strand, London, W.C., about the purchase of a speedometer.U DDSY2/1/12/568

Letter from H. Swift, Honorary Secretary, 'Old Folk's Treat', North Frodingham, Driffield, asking Major Sykes to help.U DDSY2/1/12/569

Letter from Montagu Sprigg, 'Daily Mail', Driffield, about a verbatim copy of Sir Luke White's speech.U DDSY2/1/12/570

Letter from 'E.T.S.', Grey Towers, Nunthorpe, Yorkshire, asking when and where they are to meet.U DDSY2/1/12/571

Telegram from un-named at King's Cross Station, saying that they will arrive in Hull at 11.55.U DDSY2/1/12/572

Letter from A.E. Bromehead Soulby, Secretary and Solicitor, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, Malton, Yorkshire about a form of nomination for George Scoby.U DDSY2/1/12/573

Letter from 'E.T.S.', Grey Towers, Nunthorpe, Yorkshire, asking about polling day and when and where they are expected.U DDSY2/1/12/574

Telegram from Edith, Burythorpe, saying that she will come by the 2.8. train that day.U DDSY2/1/12/575

Letter from J.A. Staveley, Falmouth, congratulating Major Sykes on the Unionist meeting held at Driffield and advising him of their journey home and return to Driffield.U DDSY2/1/12/576

Letter from E. Smallwood, Honorary Secretary, Bridlington and District Fur and Feather Society, Roselea, Marshall Avenue, Bridlington, inviting Major and Mrs Sykes to their show and wishing Major Sykes luck in his campaign.U DDSY2/1/12/577

Letter from A. Shadwell, Chairman and W.O. Morison, Chairman of the Road Union and also A.R. Butterworth, Chairman and L.H. Barnes, Secretary of the Highways Protection League, 47, Victoria Street, London, S.W., asking his opinion on the improper use of motor vehicles on the road.U DDSY2/1/12/578

Letter from A.E.B. Soulby, Chairman, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, Fearnside's Charity, advising of a meeting to be held in York to consider a draft scheme of Elizabeth Stephenson's Charity for Agricultural LabourersU DDSY2/1/12/579

Letter from A.E. Bromehead Soulby, Secretary, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, Malton, requesting replies to questions, for publication in the press.U DDSY2/1/12/580

Letter from [A. J. Smith], Fenchurch House, 5, Fenchurch Street, London, E.C., about some works that he has sent to him, about his father's illness and about Mark's campaign.U DDSY2/1/12/581

Letter from Jas. Sanderson, National United Order of Free Gardener's Friendly Society, and Guarantee Society, 16, New Road, Driffield, requesting a copy of a speech and advising that there is no Free Gardener's Social until after the election.U DDSY2/1/12/582

Letter from A.E.B. Soulby, Secretary, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, Malton, advising of a meeting of the General Purposes Committee to be held in York. ('Regret engagement' pencilled at the bottom.)U DDSY2/1/12/583

Letter from J.W. Stubbs, 12, Cross Lisbon Street, West Street, Leeds, who was previously a soldier and is asking for work.U DDSY2/1/12/584

Letter from J.A. Staveley, c/o Mrs Cross, Clifton House, Sidmouth, Devon, asking Major Sykes to forward a card to Mr Sandar, detailing a meeting of the Primrose League that he had attended, asking to sign one of Major Sykes' nomination papers and describing his trip to Devon.U DDSY2/1/12/585

Postcard to Mr Wilson from John T. Sokell, Printer, Stationer &c., Middle Street, Driffield, apologizing because some cards have not arrived.U DDSY2/1/12/586

Letter from A.E. Bromehead Soulby, Secretary and Solicitor, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture. Malton, Yorkshire, requesting that Mr Sykes reads and approves a draft Annual Report for submission to the Union at a forthcoming meetingU DDSY2/1/12/587

Letter from W.H. St Quintin, Scampston Hall, Rillington, York, about meetings to be held, questions which may be asked at Ruston Parva regarding smallholdings and details of a dispute that St Quintin is involved in over providing land for smallholdings.U DDSY2/1/12/588

Memo to Mr Wilson from Randolph E. Smith, M.P.P.A., Photographic Artist, 'The Art Studio', 7, St Michael Street, Malton, asking if Major Sykes is happy with his photographs.U DDSY2/1/12/589

Letter from John T. Sokell, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, Newsagent and Music Seller, 53, Middle Street, Driffield, advising that an order had already commenced being printed when Captain Sykes' telegram arrived and that he has ordered some buttons.U DDSY2/1/12/590

Letter from John T. Sokell, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, Newsagent and Music Seller, 53, Middle Street, Driffield, about a Christmas Card order that has been stopped.U DDSY2/1/12/591

Letter from A.E.B. Soulby, Secretary, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, advising of a meeting to be held in York.U DDSY2/1/12/592

Letter to Mr Wilson from John T. Sokell, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, Newsagent and Music Seller, 53, Middle Street, Driffield, about a Christmas Card order and requesting a photograph of Captain Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/593

Letter to Mr Wilson from S. Smith and Son Limited, Watchmakers to the Admiralty et cetera, 9, Strand, London, W.C., requesting a chassis number for the Daimler.U DDSY2/1/12/594

Letter from Jas. Sanderson, 16, New Road, Driffield, asking for any additions to notes of Major Sykes' recent lectureU DDSY2/1/12/595

Letter from [A. J. Smith], Fenchurch House, 5, Fenchurch Street, London, E.C., about two cuttings from the Financial Times and complimenting Mark on his speech on Tariff Reform.U DDSY2/1/12/596

Letter from John T. Sokell, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, Newsagent and Music Seller, 53, Middle Street, Driffield, about a card order.U DDSY2/1/12/597

Letter from John T. Sokell, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, Newsagent and Music Seller, 53, Middle Street, Driffield, about a Christmas card order.U DDSY2/1/12/598

Letter to Mr Wilson from Jas. Sanderson, 16, New Road, Driffield, about column space given to an article and asking about what will be said at forthcoming meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/599

Letter from A.E. Bromehead Soulby, Secretary and Solicitor, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, Malton, Yorkshire, about inviting Sir Luke White to the Annual Dinner.U DDSY2/1/12/600

Letter from A.E. Bromehead Soulby, Secretary and Solicitor, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, Malton, Yorkshire, advising which guests have been invited to the Annual Meeting and Dinner.U DDSY2/1/12/601

Postcard from Jas. Sanderson, 16, New Road, Driffield, asking for a manuscript for the lecture to be given to the 'Brotherhood' for Friday's paper.U DDSY2/1/12/602

Letter from D. Sellers, Simpla House, 26, St Johns Avenue, Bridlington, thanking Major Sykes for the brace of pheasant and offering his support at the forthcoming elections.U DDSY2/1/12/603

Letter from Edward G. Salmon, Managing Director, 'The Saturday Review', 10, King Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C., enclosing a cheque for Mr Sykes' contribution to the 'Saturday' Handbook.U DDSY2/1/12/604

Letter from Jas. Sanderson, 16, New Road, Driffield, asking for confirmation that the enclosed sheet is satisfactory for printing.U DDSY2/1/12/605

Letter from John T. Sokell, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, Newsagent and Music Seller, 53, Middle Street, Driffield, requesting a photograph of Major Sykes for the purpose of selling buttons with the photo on for the elections.U DDSY2/1/12/606

Letter from Montagu Sprigg, 'Daily Mail', Driffield, thanking Major Sykes for the gift of game and asking about the views of Mr Harry Wray.U DDSY2/1/12/607

Letter from John Sawdon, High Street, Bridlington, thanking Mr Sykes for a gift.U DDSY2/1/12/608

Postcard from J.A. Staveley, c/o Mrs Marriott Hall, Sunnyside, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, asking about a posting.U DDSY2/1/12/609

Letter from A.E. Bromehead Soulby, Secretary and Solicitor, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, Malton, Yorkshire, about arranging the date of the Annual Meeting and DinnerU DDSY2/1/12/610

Letter from J.A. Staveley, c/o Mrs Marriott Hall, Sunnyside, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, apologizing for being unable to attend a meeting, about Balfour's speech and improvements at Bridlington.U DDSY2/1/12/611

Letter from E.[T].S. about the valuation of timber on an estate for Duty.U DDSY2/1/12/612

Letter from E.H. Sugden, Vicar, Dearham Vicarage, Cumberland, asking for a small gift towards the improvement of the church accommodation. Includes a leaflet describing the improvements that are required and the Dearham Parish Magazine for November 1909.U DDSY2/1/12/613

Letter to W. Wilson Esq. from S. Smith and Son Limited, Watchmakers to the Admiralty Et Cetera, 9, Strand, London, W.C., about an order for a 'Popular' Speedometer.U DDSY2/1/12/614

Letter from Jas. Sanderson, National United Order of Free Gardeners' Friendly Society, 16, New Road, Driffield, about reports for Friday and Saturday night.U DDSY2/1/12/615

Letter from J.T. Sokell, Westward Ho!, St. John's Road, Driffield, about a picture for the Christmas Cards.U DDSY2/1/12/616

Letter from A.E.B. Soulby, Secretary, The Yorkshire Union of Agricultural Clubs and Chambers of Agriculture, Malton, advising of the Annual General Meeting and Dinner of the General Purposes Committee, to be followed by a meeting of the committee for Fearnsides CharityU DDSY2/1/12/617

Note from J.A. Staveley, about a trip to London, arrangements for meetings and his nephew's conduct.U DDSY2/1/12/618

Telegram from John Smith, Grace Church Street, saying 'delighted, many thanks'.U DDSY2/1/12/619

Telegram to Walter Wilson from Sykes, Filey, asking him to contact Staveley to book the drill hall for Saturday and giving a contact address.U DDSY2/1/12/620

Letter from [A. J. Smith], Fenchurch House, 5, Fenchurch Street, London. E.C., about a new book about Shakespeare and about the elections.U DDSY2/1/12/621

Letter from Frederick Strickland, Consulting Engineer, Derwent Mount, Malton, criticising Mark's recent speaker on Tariff Reform and giving his opinion on the Tariff Reform systems of America and Germany.U DDSY2/1/12/622

Invitation to Mark Sykes Esquire to attend the Annual Supper of Marshall's Cricket Club, Driffield on Friday, November 19th at 6.15 p.m.U DDSY2/1/12/623

Letter from [E.T.S.] requesting measurements of the Sledmere Rifle Range and copies of an Ordnance Survey map that he wishes to be reproduced in miniature.U DDSY2/1/12/624

Letter from J.A. Staveley, c/o Miss Marriott Hall, Sunnyside, Worksop, Nottinghamshire about 'Potter', a scheme for training, his son's interest in the Egyptian service, Mrs Sykes' offer to help Staveley's son with the nomination.U DDSY2/1/12/625

Telegram to Wilson from Sykes, telling him that he need not come to Sledmere.U DDSY2/1/12/626

Letter from W.H.[J. Lambert], The Lodge, Lowthorpe, Driffield, East Yorkshire, inviting him to 'make use' of them if he is holding meetings in the area and advising him that Scagglethorpe requires attention.U DDSY2/1/12/627

Letter from C. Butler Simpson, Grove House, Filey, about arrangements for a meeting at Filey on Tuesday November 16th.U DDSY2/1/12/628

Letter from Jas. Sanderson, Reporter, 16, New Road, Driffield, requesting a copy of the address that Sykes will be giving at the Driffield Constitutional Club next Friday.U DDSY2/1/12/629

Letter from S. Smith and Son Limited, Watchmakers to the Admiralty Et Cetera, 9, Strand, London, W.C., about their catalogue and instructions for ordering from it. Also includes a facsimile letter about a successful acquittal of someone caught speeding, because of a speedometer and a leaflet entitled 'In the Police Court. Smith's Speedometers Give Evidence'.U DDSY2/1/12/630

Letter from J.T. Sokell, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, Newsagent and Music Seller, 53, Middle Street, Driffield, advising that he has the books for Sykes to select his Christmas Cards from.U DDSY2/1/12/631

Telegram from Tindall Knapton, Scarborough D., saying 'Better luck next time'.U DDSY2/1/12/632

Letter from J. Thompson, Parcel Porter, The Coburg Hotel, Carlos Place, Grosvenor Square, W., advising Mr Sykes that he has his medicine case and awaiting his instructions.U DDSY2/1/12/633

Letter from S.R. Tennant, Great Kendale, Driffield, promising his and his worker's votes and wishing him luck. ('Thanked 20/1/10' pencilled at the top of the letter).U DDSY2/1/12/634

Letter from Thornton's, The City Job Masters, South Parade, York, offering a coach and team for hire and enclosing an advertising leaflet.U DDSY2/1/12/635

Letter from Geo. Turner, Manor House, Helperthorpe, York, asking about a speech that Sykes had made at Weaverthorpe School and requesting information about German and English shipbuilding. Also discusses a meeting of Sir Luke White's that he has missed and a speech that he intends making at Weaverthorpe and Lutton.U DDSY2/1/12/636

Letter from [D.C].Turner, Turner and Drinkwater, Photographers to Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, Regent House, Anlaby Road, Hull, asking if he could take a photograph of him as he is the only Conservative in the area that he hasn't photographed.U DDSY2/1/12/637

Letter from Eva Tucker. Kobat, India, thanking Mark for taking so much trouble over the 'Dickie's'.U DDSY2/1/12/638

Letter from John Topham, 1, Belle Vue, Bridlington Quay, offering his opinion on how the working class should be approached and the content of a leaflet that could be circulated amongst them.U DDSY2/1/12/639

Thank-you card from Mr T.R. Taylor, for the gift of a brace of pheasant.U DDSY2/1/12/640

Memorandum from Captain J.A.R. Thompson, Commanding H Company, 5th Yorkshire Regiment, Malton, enclosing a programme for Winter Training and asking Major Sykes to select a date for his lecture.U DDSY2/1/12/641

Letter from J.S. Taylor, Nether Elms, Nafferton, requesting a donation towards a bazaar to raise funds for the society and for chapel trust fundsU DDSY2/1/12/642

Letter from Arthur J. Townsend, Secretary, The Bridlington and East Riding Club, Prospect Street, Bridlington, advising Mr Sykes that he has been re-elected a Vice President of the Club and asking if he accepts this office.U DDSY2/1/12/643

Telegram to Wilson from Vinall, Sledmere, asking if there is a meeting that night and if so at what time.U DDSY2/1/12/644

Telegram to Wilson from Vinall, Sledmere, advising that shooting is starting the following day.U DDSY2/1/12/645

Advertising card from John Vause, Coal Merchant, Crambeck Depot, Welburn, York, with details of prices written on the reverse.U DDSY2/1/12/646

Letter from Mary S. Wilson, Tranby Croft, Hull, thanking Mark for his kind sentiments and flowers on the loss of her husband.U DDSY2/1/12/647

Letter from R. Waind, Bempton Cricket Club, Bempton, Bridlington, advising Mr Sykes of the Annual General Meeting and requesting his subscription.U DDSY2/1/12/648

Letter from Sidney Webb, 41, Grosvenor Road, Westminster, about the Minority Report and the break up of the Poor Law.U DDSY2/1/12/649

Letter from [George] W., 35, Park Lane, W., about transport arrangements for a speech at Idle.U DDSY2/1/12/650

Postcard from the Honourable Edward Wood, Garrowby, Bishop Wilton, York, giving details of when he intends to meet.U DDSY2/1/12/651

Telegram from Wilson, Malton Rail, informing Major Sykes that he has sent letters by 10.43 train to Fimber.U DDSY2/1/12/652

Invitation from Sir Samuel Sadler to a luncheon for the Yorkshire Division of the National Union of Conservative and Constitutional Associations at Middlesbrough on Friday 26th November 1909. ('Regret' written on the invitation.)U DDSY2/1/12/653

Telegram from Hughes, Conservative, London, to the Right Honourable George Wyndham M.P., Grand Hotel, Dover, about arrangements for speakers.U DDSY2/1/12/654

Telegram from Hughes, Conservative, London, to the Right Honourable George Wyndham, Grand Hotel, Dover, asking if he can help at a meeting at either Rochdale or Lancaster.U DDSY2/1/12/655

Telegram to the Right Honourable George Wyndham, Grand Hotel, Dover from Amery, 68, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, asking if he can address a meeting of five thousand in Wolverhampton in December.U DDSY2/1/12/656

Letter from the Officers of G. Company 5th [A].P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment, Middleton Hall, Pickering, accepting Father Bryan's invitation.U DDSY2/1/12/657

Letter from F.[W. Watton], Beulah, Thackley, Near Bradford, inviting Messrs Sykes and Wyndham to dine with him before a meeting at which they are speaking at Idle.U DDSY2/1/12/658

Postcard from the Honourable Edward Wood, Garrowby, Bishop Wilton, York, giving details of meetings that he intends to hold.U DDSY2/1/12/659

Letter from W. Wilson, Honorary Secretary, Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Hull Central Branch, 137, Woodcock Street, Hull, inviting Major Sykes to their Annual Anniversary and enclosing a complimentary ticketU DDSY2/1/12/660

Telegram from George Wyndham, Park Street West, asking if Major Sykes can meet him in York the following day.U DDSY2/1/12/661

Letter from Robert H. Winter, Solicitor, Clerk to the Guardians and Assessment Committee, Kingston-upon-Hull Incorporation for the Poor, St Mary's Chambers, Lowgate, Hull, inviting Major and Mrs Sykes to the opening of the Annual Sale of Work at the Workhouse, Anlaby Road. Includes an invitation card.U DDSY2/1/12/662

Letter from H. Westmorland, The Mount, Pickering, asking for the rent for a room at the Three Tuns Inn, West Lutton.U DDSY2/1/12/663

Letter from F. Wyvill, Secretary, the National Union of Conservative and Constitutional Associations, (Yorkshire Division), 19, East Parade, Leeds, about how the General Election can be won.U DDSY2/1/12/664

Postcard from the Honourable Edward Wood, Garrowby, Bishop Wilton, York, giving details of when he intends to hold a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/665

Letter from J. Wilcock, 65, Wellington Road, Bridlington, thanking Mr Sykes for the gift of pheasants.U DDSY2/1/12/666

Letter from George Wyndham, 35, Park Lane, W., about discrepancies in money raised from various forms of tax. Includes a copy of a letter from Mr Wyndham to Mr Sykes, which has been sent to various newspapers and agencies.U DDSY2/1/12/667

A page of notes to do with land, headed 'Salient Feature'.U DDSY2/1/12/668

Memorandum from the Office Commanding G. Company, 57 Yorkshire Regiment, Pickering, enclosing a programme of work and training and asking Major Sykes to give a date for his lecture.U DDSY2/1/12/669

Letter from F. Wyvill, Secretary, the National Union of Conservative and Constitutional Associations, 19 East Parade, Leeds, acknowledging the difficulties of being a candidate in such a large constituency as Buckrose and that they will look for help in other more compact constituencies.U DDSY2/1/12/670

Letter from Walter Wheatley of William Wheatley and Sons, Wine Merchants and Cigar and Cigarette Importers, Cognac and Champagne Shippers, 55, 56 and 57, Mytongate, Hull, thanking Mr Sykes for the gift of a brace of birds and apologising for being unable to be present at his address to the Junior Unionists.U DDSY2/1/12/671

Postcard from the Honourable Edward Wood, Garrowby, Bishop Wilton, York, giving details of when he will hold meetings.U DDSY2/1/12/672

Letter from C.H. Woodall, Mill House, Sherburn, East Riding of Yorkshire, enclosing an article (not present) from the Daily Mail, entitled 'An Alternative Budget' and wishing him success.U DDSY2/1/12/673

Letter from Sidney Webb, 41, Grosvenor Road, Westminster Embankment, comparing the treatment of men under the Poor Law compared to the Minority Report.U DDSY2/1/12/674

Letter from R.W. Wheatley, The Vicarage, Hutton-Cranswick, Beverley, East Yorkshire, about the opening of a club.U DDSY2/1/12/675

Letter from R.W. Wheatley, The Vicarage, Hutton-Cranswick, Beverley, East Yorkshire, about the opening of his club and informing Mr Sykes that he was elected President.U DDSY2/1/12/676

Letter from William Wardle, Half Moon Inn, East Acklam, Weston, York, asking for Major Sykes' support of their sports.U DDSY2/1/12/677

Letter from W.A. Wetwan, The Inns of Court Hotel, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C., about his politics and opinions.U DDSY2/1/12/678

Letter from William H. Worsley, Hovingham Hall, York, enquiring about the cost of 'joining' and offering his services as a speaker.U DDSY2/1/12/679

Letter from Wyman and Sons, Limited, Printers and Lithographers, Sales Department, Fetter Lane, London, E.C., about a statement of account.U DDSY2/1/12/680

Letter from R.W. Wheatley, The Vicarage, Hutton-Cranswick, Beverley, East Yorkshire, about a 'Smoking Concert'.U DDSY2/1/12/681

Letter from A.J.A. Wright, 7, Driffield Terrace, The Mount, York, advising that Mr Gladstone will be most suitable and asking him to call.U DDSY2/1/12/682

Letter from Joshua Watkinson, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, St William's School for Training Catholic Boys, (Yorkshire Catholic Reformatory School), 13, Lendal, York, enclosing a copy of the report of the Chief Inspector of Industrial Schools.U DDSY2/1/12/683

Letter from W.B. Wilberforce, St Oswald's, Filey, apologising for missing his lecture and giving information about a leaflet that he has had circulated (not present).U DDSY2/1/12/684

Letter from W.S. Walker, York Diocesan Surveyor, 52, Quay Road, Bridlington, about the Atlantic Portland Cement CompanyU DDSY2/1/12/685

Invitation to Major Sykes from the 5th Battalion Alexandra P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment to attend a Smoking Concert.U DDSY2/1/12/686

Letter from R.W. Wheatley, The Vicarage, Hutton-Cranswick, Beverley, East Yorkshire, asking for day old papers to be sent to the club and informing Mr Sykes how it is progressing.U DDSY2/1/12/687

Letter from J. Robertson Watson, Anderson's College, Glasgow, W., advertising a volume on the Fiscal Question.U DDSY2/1/12/688

Letter from Arthur Wood, Secretary, the Yorkshire Agricultural Club, Pavement, York, thanking Major Sykes for the gift of two brace of pheasant, which have been divided into prizes for the Xmas Billiard Handicap.U DDSY2/1/12/689

Letter from H. J. Walker, Burythorpe Rectory, York, asking about his intentions regarding the churches if he becomes member for Buckrose.U DDSY2/1/12/690

Letter from A.W., 'The Old Schoolmaster', Garton on the Wolds, Driffield, East Yorkshire, complimenting Mr Sykes on his address at Garton and telling him what the working men had said following it.U DDSY2/1/12/691

Letter from H.J. Walker, Burythorpe, York, advising Mr Sykes that Sir Luke White is to speak there and inviting him to do so too.U DDSY2/1/12/692

Telegram from Ernest Willoughby, Brompton, Scarborough, asking if Mr Sykes can speak at a Village meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/693

Letter from T. Wickham Boynton, Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield, advising him of what his opponent is saying that he has said about old age pensions.U DDSY2/1/12/694

Letter from [W.E.]Woods, North Grimstone House, York, apologising for being unable to chair a meeting which Mr Sykes will be holding the following day but inviting him for refreshments.U DDSY2/1/12/695

A postcard saying 'Robert Warcup fisherman sorry he cannot attend tonight but will support Mr Sykes & do all he can'.U DDSY2/1/12/696

Letter from Herbert Woodhouse, LL.D., Chairman, West Hull Parliamentary Election, January, 1910, Sir John Sherburn's Candidature, Central Committee Room, 148, Anlaby Road, Hull, about a Great Unionist Demonstration that Mr Sykes is to speak at.U DDSY2/1/12/697

Letter from J.W. Wheatley, Sub Agent to Mr Lambert, General Election 1910, Buckrose Division, Sherburn Committee Rooms, about a letter to Sir Luke White that he is considering releasing to the press, concerning his comments on Mark Sykes' attitude to old age pensions (the back that it would not be advisable to do so.)U DDSY2/1/12/698

Telegram from Wheater, Ganton, saying that he wishes to proceed and has taken legal opinion.U DDSY2/1/12/699

Letter from E.A. Wilks, Beulah Hall, Bridlington, asking for Major Sykes' signature and donation for her Autograph Cloth in aid of the 'New Organ Fund'U DDSY2/1/12/700

Letter from The Old Schoolmaster at Garton alias 'Father Christmas', Garton-on-the-Wolds, Driffield, East Yorkshire, wishing him luck in the forthcoming election.U DDSY2/1/12/701

Letter from A.W. Walsted, Sub Agent, General Election, 1910, Buckrose Division, Committee Rooms, Weaverthorpe, offering commiserations on Mr Sykes' indisposition.U DDSY2/1/12/702

Letter from Charles Watney, News Editor and Lobby Correspondent, The Standard, 104, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street, London, E.C., offering commiserations on Major Sykes' defeat.U DDSY2/1/12/703

Letter from [Almenic] Wood, Captain of School, Beaumont College, Old Windsor, commiserating on Major Sykes' defeat at the election.U DDSY2/1/12/704

Letter to Mr W. Wilson from R.W. Wheatley, The Vicarage, Hutton Cranswick, Beverley, requesting that he pay the enclosed bill, as instructed by Major Sykes.U DDSY2/1/12/705

Letter from W.A. Wetwan, Marine House, Bridlington, inviting Major Sykes to the Officers Meeting and dinner of the 5th Battalion ('Regret' pencilled on the letter.)U DDSY2/1/12/706

Telegram from George and Sibell, Chester, offering commiserations on Major Sykes' defeat at the election.U DDSY2/1/12/707

Memorandum from J.S. Whitehead, TWOCG Company, 5th Yorkshire Regiment, about their programme of training.U DDSY2/1/12/708

Postcard from the Honourable Edward Wood, Garrowby, Bishop Wilton, York, advising of when he intends to hold a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/709

Letter from George Wyndham, House of Commons Library, about arrangements for a meeting at Idle.U DDSY2/1/12/710

Telegram from George Wyndham, Dark Street, advising of a dinner invitation that he has accepted.U DDSY2/1/12/711

Card from Father Xmas, Garton, offering commiserations on Major Sykes' defeat at the elections.U DDSY2/1/12/712

Postcard from the Honourable Edward Wood, Garrowby, Bishop Wilton, York, advising of when he intends to hold a meeting.U DDSY2/1/12/713

Postcard from 'Father Christmas', Sir Tatton Sykes, Elementary Free Schools, Garton-on-the-Wolds, Driffield, East Yorkshire, wishing Major Sykes luck in the election.U DDSY2/1/12/714

Postcard from Mr and Mrs W.J.G. Young, Garth Grange, Driffield, wishing Major Sykes luck in the election.U DDSY2/1/12/715

Letter from S.E. Yorke, Honorary Secretary, Malton, enclosing Father D'Hough's address which Major Sykes is to sign and have framed.U DDSY2/1/12/716

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/13

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/14

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/15

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/16

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark Sykes, including one letter from Winston ChurchillU DDSY2/1/17

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark Sykes, A-ZU DDSY2/1/18

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/19

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/20

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/21

General correspondence received by Sir Mark Sykes, A-ZU DDSY2/1/22

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/23

General correspondence of Sir Mark Sykes, A-ZU DDSY2/1/24

General correspondence of Sir Mark Sykes, A-ZU DDSY2/1/25

General correspondence of Sir Mark Sykes, A-ZU DDSY2/1/26

File of general correspondence. Letters and telegrams to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/27

General correspondenceU DDSY2/1/28

General correspondenceU DDSY2/1/29

General correspondenceU DDSY2/1/30

General correspondenceU DDSY2/1/31

General correspondenceU DDSY2/1/32

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General correspondenceU DDSY2/1/35

General correspondenceU DDSY2/1/36

General correspondenceU DDSY2/1/37

General correspondenceU DDSY2/1/38

Correspondence file. 'Hull letters'U DDSY2/1/39

Correspondence file. 'Hull letters'U DDSY2/1/40

Correspondence file. 'Hull letters'U DDSY2/1/41

Correspondence file. 'Hull letters'U DDSY2/1/42

Correspondence file. 'Hull letters'U DDSY2/1/43

Correspondence file. 'Hull letters'U DDSY2/1/44

Correspondence file. 'Hull letters'U DDSY2/1/45

Correspondence file. 'Hull letters'U DDSY2/1/46

Personal letters to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/47

Letters from Beckett and Co, York and East Riding Bank, to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/48

Letters from a variety of senders to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/49

Letters from Hugh C Fairfax-Cholmeley and others to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/50

Letters from the Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund and others to Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/51

Drafts and copies of letters from Mark SykesU DDSY2/1/52

Letters to Lady SykesU DDSY2/1/53

Letters to Cardinal Henry Edward Manning, Archibishop of WestminsterU DDSY2/1/54

Galley proof of editorial and obituary from 'The Universe'U DDSY2/10/10

Certificate of celebration of a mass for Mark Sykes at the basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in JerusalemU DDSY2/10/11

Fragment of ms. memorial for Mark Sykes by Lady SykesU DDSY2/10/12

Design for memorial for Mark Sykes by Walter BrierleyU DDSY2/10/13

Extract from 'Revue du Monde Musulman'. 'In memoriam Sir Mark Sykes', by Louis Massignon, with letter from the author to Lady Sykes, 3 November 1919U DDSY2/10/14

'The last speech in Pickering of Lt. Col. Mark Sykes', 26 May 1911. Printed pamphlet by Father Bryan, Catholic Church, PickeringU DDSY2/10/15

Ms. recollections of Mark Sykes by D G HogarthU DDSY2/10/16

DiariesU DDSY2/2

FinanceU DDSY2/3

Foreign affairs and travelU DDSY2/4

Military affairsU DDSY2/5

ProjectsU DDSY2/6

Political affairsU DDSY2/7

SpeechesU DDSY2/8

MiscellaneousU DDSY2/9

Material used by Shane Leslie for his book 'Mark Sykes. His life and letters'U DDSY2/10

Papers relating to the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the Zionist movement and the British policy in Islamic countriesU DDSY2/11

Papers of Sir Mark Sykes formerly on display at Sledmere HouseU DDSY2/12

Third deposit of papers of the Sykes family of SledmereU DDSY3

Fourth deposit of papers of the Sykes family of SledmereU DDSY4

Fifth deposit of papers of the Sykes family of SledmereU DDSY5

Sixth and subsequent deposits of papers of the Sykes family of SledmereU DDSY6