| Description | 12 letters sent to William Adlington Cadbury whilst he is making investigations in West Africa into the use of contract labour on the cocoa plantations.
22 October 1908, a letter forwarded from a friend Morel from J. G. B. Stopford describing the public meeting involving Buxton and Fox Bourne that has been held in London concerning the issue of contract labour and Cadbury Bros. E. D. Morel is a Spokesman and Publicist for the Aborigines Protection Society and CRA Congo Reform Association.
23 October 1908 a letter from Joseph Sturge (?) which is very difficult to read. The letter gives news of political, Society of Friends and friends' news. Enclosing minutes 33 of the Friends Society documenting William's decision to stand down as Secretary/Clerk after 14 years.
12 November 1908, a letter written to Emmeline from Mr Morel, presumably forwarded to William. In the letter he states he has read the letter from Baron Merck with interest, offers strong support for both William personally and Cadbury Bros. and requests that his affiliation with Cadbury is kept confidential so he can continue to collect information for them. E. D. Morel is a Spokesman and Publicist for the Aborigines Protection Society
14 November 1908, a letter from Barrow Cadbury (Brother), Cropwell, Blackwell, Nr Bromsgrove. The letter gives details of William's family, friends, business, Barrow's son Paul and wider family news.
16 November 1908, a letter from Joseph Sturge (?) which is very difficult to read, giving political and Society of Friends news, particularly the Licensing Bill.
22 November 1908, a letter from Walter Barrow (William's attorney and cousin), giving news of William's family with whom he is spending the weekend and other details of friends etc. In the letter he states he has been with George Cadbury writing a letter to Editor of the Spectator - Stachey (?), who is going to preside over a public meeting that has been called about the contract labour controversy, he has replied with a copy of a proposed resolution commending the actions of the 4 chocolate firms and calling on a boycott of cocoa from Sao Thome and Principe. Walter has suggested that George Cadbury propose that the resolution is only adopted if William's investigations prove that the Portuguese have failed to act. He refers to William's letter describing his meeting with an Estate Manager and he anticipates an unfavourable report from William when he returns. The letter then refers to Baron Mercks letter and his recent interview with a Standard journalist and refers to the journalist stating the paper was the 'enemy of Cadburys'. Enclosing a press cutting from the Daily Chronicle announcing a meeting concerning the issue of slavery and Cadburys.
06 December 1908, a letter from Mary Morel, Hawden, Chester. The letter gives best wishes for Christmas and New Year and news of her stay with his wife Emmeline and their children.
21 December 1908, a letter dated from Joseph Sturge (?) that is very difficult to read, the letter mentions political and Society of Friends news, particularly the Licensing Bill. Also some mention of matters relating to Cadburys trip to West Africa.
18 January 1809, a letter from the Governor of the Gold Coast inviting the party (which is in the area making investigations) to be his guests.
24 January 1909, a letter from Joseph Sturge (?) that is very difficult to read giving political, Society of Friends and friends/family news.
14 February 1909, a letter from Barrow Cadbury (Brother), Birmingham. The letter confirms he has received the mail, actioned William's instructions and congratulates him on the completion of the report. The letter provides news of William's family, the wider family and the business.
25 January 1909, a letter from Gibbs, Cable Ship the Britannia, Port of Louda, Angola - thanking William for a gift of golf balls etc.
Enclosed are labels from the parcels put together by William. |