Correspondence received by Robert Saunders, following his release from prison where he had been interned under Defence Regulation 18B, and when he was in contact with other detainees and former local members of the British Union (BU). Accompanied by correspondence concerning the Wessex Book Club, and his involvement in the Union Movement.

Including letters from:



C. Allsopp (C11/1)

John Cleary Baker (C11/2-5). Including two tickets (nos. 47, 49) for “Union for Survival” meeting at Winchester on 25 February [1948?] (2,3); postcard cancelling meeting of 25 February 1948 (4); telegram asking for information re Wessex and West of England Book Clubs Rally on 13 July 1947 (5)

Henry Job Hansford Bartlett (C11/6-25), regarding payment for “Union” and “Mosley News Letter” (10); reasons for unwillingness to openly support Union Movement (January-March 1948) (12, 13, 17); contact with former supporter Baker (February 1948) (16) Eric Lumer, “BM/FRVV” (C11/26), concerning offer to buy Fascist literature [n.d.]

Bournemouth and District Parliament (C11/27-31). Includes summonses and agendas for sessions (23 December 1947-11 May 1948) and item on 18B Regulation (31)

Jimmy Bulwer (C11/32)

Eric. J. Clark (C11/33-34), concerning interest in Mosley policies in Poole (December 1947) (33)

Ralph Nevile Clark [18B detainee] (C11/35-35A), regarding e confusion with another 18B internee called Saunders, and comments on current attitudes of ex-detainees, and prospects for Mosley and other organisations (August 1947) (35); Wessex and West of England Book Clubs Rally on 13 July 1947, and reminder of 18B internment (appears to be confusing Saunders with another internee) (35A)

Wilfred A. Clark (C11/36), regarding thanks for “Mosley News Letter” and thoughts on public attitudes to British Union (December 1946)

Ernest Godfrey (“Mick”) Clarke [18B detainee] (C11/37), concerning summary of experience with Mosley estate, and appeal for work [n.d.]

R. A. Colmer (C11/38-39)

Robert Adolphus Cottman (C11/40-44), concerning offer to help Union Movement (April 1948) (40); distributing “Mosley News Letters” (January-February 1947) (41, 44)

Rafe Temple Cotton [18B detainee] (C11/45-52). Includes “Labour’s Fifth Column” leaflet published by Union Movement [returned to Saunders?] (45); statement rejecting involvement in Union Movement (December 1947) (46); London Sales Conference on 15 November 1947 [n.d.] (47); bringing former BU member to West of England Book Clubs Gathering at Salisbury on 25 October 1947 (48); reaction to receiving “Mosley News Letter” (January 1947) (50); doubts about Book Club, and intention to come to Wessex Book Club Picnic and Conference at Bournemouth on 4 August 1946 (51); unwilling to run Wessex Book Club, and statement of new political philosophy (July 1946) (52)

Commander P.C. Le Cras (C11/53), regarding interest in Wessex Book Club (July 1947)

Broadmayne Cricket Club (C11/54)

Jeffrey D. Custance [18B detainee] (C11/55-56), regarding lodgings on Saunders’ visits to London (February-April 1948)