Letters from Hugh Dalton to Harold Laski

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i) Handwritten letter signed (1p). No address. Praises Laski's article published in 'The Herald'. 3 December 1936

ii) Typescript letter signed (1p) sent from London. Refers to economic relations with the enemy. Concerned about Chinese interests and American opinion. 8 June 1940, with envelope

iii) Handwritten letter signed ( 2 pp). No address. Comments in future tasks, opportunities and qualities needed. Wants to see Laski doing some 'important work'. 9 August 1945

iv) Typescript letter signed (1p). No address. Comments upon the Party's success. 15 March 1946

v) Typescript letter signed (1p). No address. Comments on the Tories and the mining industry. Praises miners and transport workers coping with bout of bad weather. 14 February 1947

vi) Typescript letter signed (1p). No address. Reference made to Budget Speech. Refers to Swansea and Ystradgynlais and the spirit of the people. 17 March 1947

vii) Typescript letter signed (1p). No address. Supports succession of Laski as Chairman of the International Sub-Comittee. Refers to Denis Healey. 6 August 1947

viii) Handwritten letter signed (4 pp) sent from London. Speaks of demoralisation in the party and fear of losing the confidence of the youth. 6 September 1947

ix) Handwritten letter signed (2 pp) sent from London. Thanks Laski for encouraging words. Hopes the government's socialist work will be seen in a good light. Expresses pleasure at the number of young people in the government. Refers to the Dollar Deficit. 8 October 1947

x) Handwritten letter signed (1p) sent from London. Discusses the fund for Marjorie Durbin's and her children. Mentions Tom Marshall, Hugh Gaitskell, Frank Pakenham, Jack Diamond and the Mayor of Edmonton. 22 September 1948

xi) Handwritten letter signed (1p) sent from London. Refers to Israel and [L.V.S.T?]. J. V. A. [Jordan Valley Association?]. Refers to Hydro-Electric Waterfall and the Dead Sea. 1 February 1949, with envelope dated 1940

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