Copies of letters dispatched by Robert Saunders, relating to his involvement in the Union Movement.

Including copies of letters sent to:

Mrs Adam (C16/1), concerning Saunders to serve on local RDC (March 1952)

C. Baker (C16/2), regarding horse verses tractor argument, and Union Movement Agricultural Policy (March 1952)

Archer Ernest Baldwin MP (C16/3), regarding farming policy (October 1952)

Henry Job Hansford Bartlett (C16/4-13). Including references to Saunders’ political and social activities (November 1952) (4); changes in Hampshire / Dorset organisation, and resignation of Saunders as Constituency Organiser (January 1952) (5); sales policy of “Union” (August 1951) (6); London Conference, and local events (May 1951) (7); price reduction of “Union” (January 1951) (8); Hamm meeting at Bridport on 3 October 1950 (9); invitation to Whitsun Wessex Rally and Camp on 27-29 May 1950 (10); different editions of “The Alternative”, and Mosley decision not to fight elections (January 1950) (11)

Stan Batchelor, Branch Treasurer, Bournemouth, Union Movement (C16/14-15), concerning dismissal as Bournemouth Branch Treasurer (April 1953) (15)

Joe Beckett (C16/16-17), concerning death of Mrs Beckett (December 1952) (16) and Burgess meeting at Portsmouth on 8 July 1950 (17)

Richard Reynall Bellamy (C16/18-19), regarding farming, and lack of success of Mosley movement (March 1953) (18); Bellamy’s personal situation, and Union Movement agricultural policy (November 1951) (19)

Derek Bloom (C16/20-21), regarding Hants and Dorset bus dispute (June 1951) (21)

Bournemouth Freedom Club (C16/22), regarding an invitation to speak (February 1951)

R. B. Brown and Co., Dorchester (C16/23-24)

Victor C. Burgess (C16/25), regarding “Havoc” (November 1950)

Ralph Nevile Clark (C16/26-28), concerning order for “None Need Starve”, and success of Salisbury activities (October 1952) (26); draft Agricultural Policy (Nov 1951) (27); Union Movement progress in Hants and Dorset (June 1950) (28)

F. Clifford (C16/29), regarding Union Movement “Food and Farming Policy” (June 1951)

Mrs Coleman (C16/30)

Miss F. C. Compton (C16/31)

Robert Adolphus Cottman (C16/32-46), concerning membership, local activities, and Mosley in Ireland (March 1951) (35) and Hamm meeting at Dorchester and Weymouth on 4 October 1950 (37, 39)

Rafe Temple Cotton (C16/47-54). Including references to “None Need Starve” (October 1952) (47); Hamm meeting at Salisbury on October 1950, and Mosley Trafalgar Square meeting on 8 October 1950 (50); Annual Conference in London on 6 May 1950 (53) and Raven Thomson meeting at Salisbury on 2 July 1949 (54)

P. C. Courtney, Branch Leader / Constituency Organiser, Portsmouth, Union Movement (C16/55-63). Includes references to sale of British Union literature to raise funds (April 1952) (55); Burgess meeting at Bournemouth in July 1950 (56); appeal for farm work to avoid conscription (March 1950 and November 1949) (59, 62); meeting at Portsmouth on 23 October 1949 (63)

Mrs B. M. Crossley Meates (C16/64)

Jeffrey D. Custance (C16/65-68), regarding accommodation for London meetings (January 1949-April 1951)