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DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5 Important Air Papers, 1915-20 (mainly 1916)

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/1-146 Correspondence and papers on aviation. Correspondents include Herbert Henry Asquith, Arthur James Balfour, Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. (Joseph) Austen Chamberlain, (Arthur) Neville Chamberlain, Edward George Villiers Stanley, David Lloyd George, Lt Gen Sir David Henderson, Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey, Committee of Imperial Defence, Patrick Joseph Henry Hannon, Navy League, Rufus Daniel Isaacs, 1st Earl of Reading, Gen Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorien, and George Sydnham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, 1915-1920 Mar-May

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/1 1916 Mar 15

Important Air Papers: Letter from Herbert Henry Asquith to Montagu proposing that he be appointed a member of the Joint War Air Committee. MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/2 1916 Mar 15

Important Air Papers: Draft letter from Montagu to Herbert Henry Asquith stating he will be glad to join the Inter-Departmental Committee over which Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, presides as he is assured by Derby it will be considered the nucleus of a Board of Aviation with wide powers. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/3 1916 Mar 15

Important Air Papers: Draft letter form Montagu to Herbert Henry Asquith stating he will be glad to join the Inter-Departmental Committee over which Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, presides as he is assured by Derby it will be considered the nucleus of a Board of Aviation with wide powers. Two Typed copies 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/4 1916 Mar 22

Important Air Papers: Letter from Maurice Bonham-Carter to Montagu expressing Prime Minister's thanks for his letter of 1916 Mar 19. Typed signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/6 1916 Apr 3

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Herbert Henry Asquith offering his resignation from the Joint War Air Committee, and stating he will send proposals of a scheme for a Board of Aviation. Typed with MS alterations 2 pp, 2nd carbon copy with further MS alterations

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/7 1916 Apr 8

Important Air Papers: Letter from Herbert Henry Asquith to Montagu replying to Montagu's letter of resignation (DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/6) and regretting his decision. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/8 1916 Apr 6

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Maurice Bonham-Carter stating he has heard that his memorandum on the formation of a Board of Aviation has not been sent round the Cabinet, and asks him to do so with the copies he left at Downing Street. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/9 1916 Apr 7

Important Air Papers: Letter from Maurice Bonham-Carter to Montagu stating it is primarily a matter for the War Committee to circulate his memoranda but he expects the Prime Minister will not object to his doing so. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/10 1916 Apr 9

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Maurice Bonham-Carter stating he will send copies of his memorandum by post if necessary and wishes to see the Prime Minister the following Tuesday. MS copy 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/11 1916 Apr 14

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Herbert Henry Asquith stating he appreciates the problems of setting up a new department but feels a rather less ambitious Board that that suggested in his memorandum is possible and thanking him for his attitude. Typed copy 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/12 1916 Apr 18

Important Air Papers: Letter from Maurice Bonham-Carter thanking him on behalf of the Prime Minister for his letter of 1916 Apr 14 (DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/11). Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/13 1916 May 2

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Herbert Henry Asquith sending a further short memorandum ont he position of the air services and expressing his willingness to help the Government solve these problems. Typed copy 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/14 1916 May 11

Important Air Papers: Letter from Maurice Bonham-Carter to Montagu thanking him for his letter of the previous day and stating that he is unaware that the Prime MInister is sore over his resignation from the Joint War Air Committee but will put his case before the Prime Minister again. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/15 1910

Important Air Papers: Lecture given by Montagu on 'Aerial Machines and War' to the Aldershot Military Society. Printed pamphlet 13 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/16 n.d

Important Air Papers: Extract from 'Botanic Gardens' by E Darwin, grandfather of Charles, published in 1871, part of a verse describing 'flying chariots'. MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/17 1916 May 5

Important Air Papers: Letter from Arthur James Balfour to Montagu apologizing that he is unlikely to be able to attend the Wilbur-Wright Lecture. Typed signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/18 1915 Jun 22

Important Air Papers: Letter from Arthur James Balfour to Montagu thanking him for his note and good wishes and stating that he is glad he is having an interesting time in the Far East and that the Coalition Government is working smoothly but times are very difficult. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/19 1916 July 8

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Balfour stating that the Military Service Act will mean there will soon be no young men of officer class available as pilots for the RN Air Service and suggesting senior boys at public schools might be interested in the flying services. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/20 1920 Aug 25

Important Air Papers: Letter from Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill to Montagu asking him to preside on the first day of an Air Conference to be held in London October12-14. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/21 1920 Oct 14

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill forwarding resolution passed on first day of Conference that the Government decide that all first class mail be sent by air on selected mail routes of importance. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/22 1920 Oct 21

Important Air Papers: Letter from Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill to Montagu thanking him for acting as Chairman at the Conference. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/23 [1916]

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, to Montagu stating he is ill but wishes to see Montagu about Air Servicee in which he is trying to interest the Cabinet. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/24 1916 Feb 25

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, to Montagu suggesting that Cabinet will not look at a separate department, he may consider alternative of an Air Minister to deal with the whole question; Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, merely a Chairman of an Inter-Departmental Committee whose functions are consultative. MS 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/25 1916 Mar 16

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, to Montagu stating he is glad he has been put on the Committee and wishes to meet to discuss return to renewed attack in Cabinet. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/26 [1916] May 25

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, to Montagu asking if he knows anything about writer of enclosed [enclosure not here] and to look into the matter when next at home. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/27 1916 May 25

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, giving dates of [Air Board] meetings. MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/28 1916 May 26

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, arranging to come on the following Monday. Typed copy 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/29 1916 May 30

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, stating he thinks there are possibilities in Mr Curzon-Osborne's invention, felt at disadvantage at Air Board the previous day, and on attitude of officials. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/30 1916 May 30

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, in reply to Montagu's letter of 1916 May 30 concerning Mr. Curzon-Osborne's invention, the Air Board and officials (DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/29). MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/31 1916 May 31

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, sending two memoranda which he read to Judicial Committee and wishing more power to him and George Sydenham Clark, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, regarding Air Board, and stating he has cancelled his meetings as he thinks the Board should have a fair start without too much criticism. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/32 1916 Jun 6

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, to Montagu stating he has now studies his memorandum no.1 but does not think the Technical Memorandum no.2 has reached him yet. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/33 1916 Aug 3

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, concerning the McDonnell trial and Curzon's objection to Montagu's motion and apologising that he did not give fuller notice of the points he intended to raise and thus enable him to prepare a reply. Typed carbon 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/34 1916 Mar 31

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Sir (Joseph) Austen Chamberlain, stating he has written to his brother to suggest dates but if it becomes imperative he attack the Government hopes another Chairman will be found and explaining his position regarding resignation. MS 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/35 1916 Apr 1

Important Air Papers: Letter from (Arthur) Neville Chamberlain to Montagu inquiring about general line Montagu will take when addressing Birmingham audience. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/36 1916 Apr 5

Important Air Papers: Letter from (Arthur) Neville Chamberlain to Montagu concerning arrangements for the meeting 1916 Apr 12 in the Midland Institute. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/37 1916 Apr 13

Important Air Papers: Letter from (Arthur) Neville Chamberlain to Montagu sending copies of local papers [not here] and appreciating his speech. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/38 1916 May

Important Air Papers: Letter from Mrs C Cory Kernick to Montagu admiring his spirt of self-surrender shown in speech on Friday at Queens Hall and believing war is being lost for want of a proper war council. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/39 1916 Apr 30

Important Air Papers: Letter from Victoria Cross, Vice-President of the Navy League to Montagu praising his speech on Friday to the Navy League and suggesting the setting up of an Imperial Air League to the Red Cross. MS 7 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/40 1916 Apr 25

Important Air Papers: Letter from [Vickers, aircraft manufacturers] to Montagu about the types of aircraft they produce and their drawbacks and problem of knowing what the Army wants, and best wishes for speech on Friday. MS 6 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/41 1916 Apr 11

Important Air Papers: Letter from Walter Faber MP to Montagu apologising for missing Navy League meeting and agreeing with his scheme, there can be no alternative to a military responsible to parliament, and offering his services. MS 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/42 1916 Jun 28

Important Air Papers: Letter from Arthur Maudsley to Montagu praising his speech as reported in The Times that day. MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/43 1916 May 29

Important Air Papers: Letter from Eleanor G Shelley, sister of C S Rolls, to Montagu concerning the Government and Aero Societies, the short-sighted neglect of the development of the airship branch of aeronautics as opposed to Germany, and also the training of pilots in Germany and encouragement given to the industry. MS 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/44 1916 Jun 2

Important Air Papers: Copy of a letter from Henry McNiel to Herbert Henry Asquith (sent to Montagu by Henry McNiel), after Montagu's address in Machester and stating a resolution was passed to urge HM Government 'of the increasing importance of considering Naval and Military aviation from an Imperial point of view', and listing on reverse to whom the letter has been sent. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/45 1916 May 4

Important Air Papers: Letter from Stuart Coats MP to Montagu suggesting he may discuss the air service in his maiden speech and asking for assistance. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/46 1916 Sep 10

Important Air Papers: Letter from Judge Clement M. Bailhache to Montagu thanking him for his pamphlet on aeroplanes, stating has finished draft report to Committee and written two memoranda on aeroplanes and engines, and apologizing for refusing to listen to the evidence he had prepared on the Royal Aircraft Factory but did so with the greatest reluctance. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/47 1916 Apr 29

Important Air Papers: Letter from [Sir Thomas Trowbridge], Traveller's Club to Montagu congratulating him on his speech. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/48 1916 Mar 9

Important Air Papers: Letter from [WL] to Montagu stating interested in his speech the previous Friday [House of Lords], danger of a concerted attack of German fleet and Zeppelins, and doubts if an Air Minister can be appointed now. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/49 1916 Mar

Important Air Papers: Memorandum by Montagu to Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, on widening the scope of the Committee, particularly relating to anti-aircraft defence. Typed Annotated 3 pp (second version DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 1/3)

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/50 1916 Mar 31

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, stating concern that mechanics and drivers are frequently placed in infantry not Royal Flying Corps or MT of the Army Service Corps. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/51 1916 Apr 4

Important Air Papers: Letter from Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, thanking him for his letter, and will forward Montagu's letter of resignation with his own. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/52 1916 Apr 10

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, stating he has read his letter and agrees generally with his statements as to the difficulties confronting the Air War Committee but feels changes should be made immediately rather than later on. Typed Copy Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/53 1916 Apr 28

Important Air Papers: Letter from Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, thanking him for his letter and stating either May 17 or 18 would suit him for debate and thinks Herbert Henry Asquith should publish their letters of resignation before discussion on the Air Service in the House of Commons next week. Typed Signed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/54 1916 May 3

Important Air Papers: Letter from Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, to Montagu concerning difficulty in forming a resolution and doubts if expedient to carry out Montagu's resolution in time of war, enclosing DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/55. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/55 1916 May 3

Important Air Papers: Memorandum by Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, containing resolution to put before the House of Lords of the necessity of laying down a definite policy for the two wings of the Flying Service. Typed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/56 1916 May 4

Important Air Papers: Letter from Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, to Montagu stating Air Services debate now postponed another week therefore suggests Montagu postpones debate. Typed Signed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/57 1916 May 5

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, informing has altered his resolution eliminating references to ministry or department. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/58 1916 May 8

Important Air Papers: Letter from Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, to Montagu thanking him for his letter, agreeing to support the resolution and expects to be there on May 18. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/59 1916 May 10

Important Air Papers: Letter from Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, to Montagu doubting if he will be able to make May 18 and feels independent support more useful than binding himself to terms of the resolution and debate may be cancelled in any event. Typed Signed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/60 1916 May 18

Important Air Papers: Letter from Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, to Montagu questioning if it is any use having an Air Debate after fiasco of previous day in House of Commons and feels resolution now in House of Lords superfluous, or at least wording would have to be changed since a committee or board has been set up. Typed Signed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/61 1916 May 19

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, disagreeing with suggestion of cancelling debate as it would be a good means of drawing a contrast between Pemberton Billing and serious critics of the Air Services. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/62 1916 May 21

Important Air Papers: Letter from Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, to Montagu agreeing with him over Air Services debate and saying he will be there next Tuesday (letter has been torn into four pieces and glued together onto a backing sheet). MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/63 1916 Aug 31

Important Air Papers: Letter from Sir Thomas Dunlop, Lord Provost of Glasgow, to Montagu arranging to meet him before his address in Glasgow on September 13. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/64 1916 Apr 4

Important Air Papers: Letter from Walter St Long, Local Government Board, to Montagu commenting on Montagu's views and objecting to his proposals because they involved legislation and therefore will take time and the general opinion against Boards. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/65 1916 Mar 12

Important Air Papers: Letter from Major Count Gurowski to Montagu offering £100 towards any fund that is started to build aircraft or efficient guns for cars. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/66 1916 May 29

Important Air Papers: Letter from David Lloyd George to Montagu thanking him 'Tuesday was excellent'. MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/67 1916 Jun 8

Important Air Papers: Letter from Col Mervyn O'Gorman to Montagu complaining of a report in The Times 1916 Jun 7 in which Montagu said O'Gorman had voted against the building of airships which is untrue and of his expression 'dud mechanics', asking for explanation and also reasons for Montagu's attacks on the higher command of the Royal Aircraft Factory, inviting him to visit again. Typed and MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/68 1916 Jun 13

Important Air Papers: Letter from Col Mervyn O'Gorman to Montagu stating sorry to hear Montagu is preparing a case against the Royal Aircraft Factory and was unaware of this when he wrote on 1916 Jun 8 (see DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/67), his situation difficult since Lt Gen Sir David Henderson is his official chief, hoping to discuss engineering problems when these matters of high policy have blown over. Typed Signed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/69 1916 Aug 6

Important Air Papers: Letter from Col Mervyn O'Gorman to Montagu thanking him for his letter of 1916 Aug 2 and will enjoy discussing matters again although feels Montagu was mistaken in his view on the Royal Aircraft Factory. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/70 1916 Mar 24

Important Air Papers: Letter from Lt Gen Sir David Henderson to Montagu on arrangements for meeting and discussing question of 'only one engine for every three aeroplanes'. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/71 1916 Aug 2

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Lt Gen Sir David Henderson explaining that he was not making a personal attack in the House of Lords on Henderson but criticizing the arrangements whereby Henderson was overworked, has always avoided criticizing individuals and praises Henderson's work in aviation. Typed copy 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/72 1916 Aug 3

Important Air Papers: Letter from Lt Gen Sir David Henderson to Montagu accepting his reasons for criticism of Royal Aircraft Factory and its administration and hoping strained relations will be improved. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/73 1916 Oct 10

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Lt Gen Sir David Henderson asking if he can borrow some slides to show at a lecture at Eton and also for showing in India. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/74 1916 Mar 8

Important Air Papers: Letter from Hilda B Hewlitt to Montagu wishing to tell him of the views of constructors and pilots and the way their work is hindered by useless alterations in detail and absurd requirements. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/75 1916 Mar 27

Important Air Papers: Letter from EH of The Times to Montagu expressing surprise that he should be attached to the [Derby Joint Air Committee] where he can do nothing since at least two of the members - Lt Gen Sir David Henderson and Andrew Bonar Law - are crassly ignorant, suggesting resignation if reforms are not effected within, say, seven days. Typed Initialled 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/76 1916 Jun 7

Important Air Papers: Letter from Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey to Montagu [printed in Navy Records Society (113) Vol I p 280] enquiring on behalf of the Prime Minister how Montagu came to read from a Secret Report of the sub-committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence before the Air Judicial Committee dated 1912 Feb 27 on May 26. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/77 1916 Jun 8

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey in reply to (DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/76) explaining how the resolution of the Committee of Imperial Defence Sub-Committee came into his hands and criticizing situation in which he cannot prove his innocence of making false statements without producing this proof, and fearing that extension of the Judicial Inquiry will open facts and incidents better remaining private at the moment. Typed carbon 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/78 1916 Jun 8

Important Air Papers: Draft letter from Montagu to Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey in formal reply to enquiry (DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/76) by Prime Minister as to how Montagu obtained sight of a secret resolution of the Sub-Committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence. Typed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/79 1916 Jun 17

Important Air Papers: Letter from Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey to Montagu requesting sight of the copy which Montagu has of a secret resolution of the Sub-Committee of Committee of Imperial Defence. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/80 1916 Jun 20

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey requesting answer from the Prime Minister as to how so called 'charges' are to be met in future and whether general criticisms in debates in Parliament should always be 'proved' by giving detailed information. Also on same page a formal letter enclosing the copy of the reoslution and hoping that the Prime Minister will reply that Montagu did not act improperly in submitting the document to prove his case. Typed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/81 1916 June 23

Important Air Papers: Letter from Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey to Montagu returning original copy of resolution of Sub-Committee of Committee of Imperial Defence and exonerating him of any improper action in disclosing it. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/82 1916 Jun 23

Important Air Papers: Letter from Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey to Montagu explaining the background to the correspondence re Montagu having possession of a secret resolution of the Sub-Committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence and the need to investigate improper leaks of security, trusting that the confidential information Montagu is party to is not of an official nature. Typed Signed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/83 1916 Jun 26

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey acknowledging receipt of his letter of 1916 Jun 23 (DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/81) concerning a secret resolution of the Sub-Committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence in Montagu's possession. Typed copy 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/84 1916 Jun 27

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey thanking him for his private letter and explaining that the Government should be aware of the problems posed when asking for proof, giving instances of problems, and stating that he has always spoken in general terms of the information in his possession and regrets Mr Pemberton Billing's public discolsure of facts. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/85 1916 Jun 28

Important Air Papers: Letter from Lt Col Sir Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey to Montagu stating cannot advise officially but suggesting Montagu ask permission of the department concerned before he quotes extracts such as the one in the Committee of Imperial Defence Sub-Committee report. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/86 1916 Mar 16

Important Air Papers: Letter from R H James, General Headquarters Home Forces, to Montagu stating that the private secretary to FM Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum and Broome, has asked him to explain to Montagu the measures being taken against aerial attack and arranging for a meeting to do so. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/87 1916 Mar 28

Important Air Papers: Letter from Claude Johnson, General Manager of Rolls Royce to Montagu advising him to resign, 'N' with whom he has spoken agrees with this, and suggesting draft letter to Edward George Villiers Stanely, 17th Earl of Derby and feels this is not biased by relations between the Rolls Royce and the Air Department of the War Office but by anxiety. Typed Signed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/88 1916 Apr

Important Air Papers: Draft report by Montagu on schemes of the Imperial Air Service, Board of Aviation. Proof copy Printed 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/89 1916 Apr 4

Important Air Papers: Report by Montagu on schemes of the Imperial Air Service, Board of Aviation

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/90 1916 Mar 9

Important Air Papers: Official Report of debate in the House of Lords on the proposed Ministry of Aviation Vol 21 No 10 (two copies, marked 15a and 15b). Printed pp 318-367

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/91 1916 May 23

Important Air Papers: Official Report of debate in the House of Lords concerning resolution on the air service proposed by Montagu Vol 22 No 37 (two copies marked 16a and 16b). Printed pp 70-126

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/92 1916 Oct 18

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Mr Montagu of the Ministry of Munitions informing him of the previous day's decision of the Parliamentary Committee that the Air Board take over supply and co-ordination with the Army and Navy and believes this is better than the Ministry of Munitions handling it. Typed copy Signed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/93 1916 Aug 24

Important Air Papers: Letter from O A R Murray, Admiralty, on behalf of W Graham Greene, to Montagu informing him that the First Lord does not object to the proposed visit of himself, the Lord Chancellor and Mr Stuart Wortley to Calshot Air Station the following Monday. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/94 1916 Nov 6

Important Air Papers: Memorandum by Montagu on the Independent Use of Aircraft. Typed Signed 5 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/95 1916 Nov 6

Important Air Papers: Revised version of memorandum by Montagu on the Independent Use of Aircraft. Typed carbon 5 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/96 1916 Feb 14

Important Air Papers: Letter from J Hopkins Walters to Montagu commenting on his letter to The Times. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/97 1916 Mar 16

Important Air Papers: Letter from P J Hannon, General Secretary of the Navy League, to Montagu attaching a copy of a letter received by him the previous day from Adm Sir Sydney Eardley Wilmot questioning where the airships built in 1914 were and the need to construct more, and glad Pemberton Billing had got in to Parliament. Typed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/98 1916 Mar 23

Important Air Papers: Letter from P J Hannon, General Secretary of the Navy League, to Montagu stating Navy League prepared to support Montagu in every way and he will get together Members of Parliament to help also, Wilfred Ashley and Walter Fraser anxious to help. Typed Signed 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/99 1916 Mar 27

Important Air Papers: Letter from P J Hannon, General Secretary of the Navy League, to Montagu enclosing a letter from Lt W E de B Whittaker (DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/100). Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/100 1916 Mar 14

Important Air Papers: Letter from Lt W E de B Whittaker to P J Hannon (see DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/99) offering his services as an ex-pilot and member of P J Hannon's aerial committee from 1913. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/101 1916 Jul 3

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel, inviting him to join Alfred Charles William Harmswoth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe of St Peter in the County of Kent, and himself on an executive committee of the Aviation party in both Houses of Parliament. Typed carbon 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/102 1916 Jul 4

Important Air Papers: Letter from Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel, to Montagu agreeing to join an executive committee of the Aviation party. MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/103 1916 Aug 18

Important Air Papers: Letter from P J Hannon, General Secretary of the Navy League, concerning arrangements for the Navy League meeting in Bury St Edmunds on 1916 Aug 23. Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/104 1916 Aug

Important Air Papers: Printed notice of a meeting of the Navy League in Bury St Edmunds on 1916 Aug 23. Printed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/105 1916 Sep 16

Important Air Papers: Letter from P J Hannon, General Secretary of the Navy League, congratulating him on success of his meetings in Scotland and has arranged a meeting of public men to bring pressure on India Office that Montagu remain in England. Typed Signed 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/106 1916 Sep 24

Important Air Papers: Letter from Wilfred Ashley to Montagu urging him not to go to India the following month and not to take Capt Alan Burgoyne [Honorary Secretary] away from the Parliamentary Aviation Committee. MS 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/107 1916 Oct

Important Air Papers: Suggested agenda for a meeting of the Parliamentary Aviation Committee on 1916 Oct 17. Typed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/108 1916 Oct

Important Air Papers: Memorandum for Parliamentary Aviation Committee's urgent consideration suggesting a deputation to the Prime Minister about the status of the Air Board, attention to be directed to need for large rigid air ships, etc. Typed carbon 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/109 1916 Nov 2

Important Air Papers: Notice of a meeting of the Parliamentary Aviation Committee to be held on 1916 Nov 8. Duplicated 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/110 1916 Nov 2

Important Air Papers: Notice of intended visit of Parliamentary Aviation Committee to Hendon. Duplicated 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/111 1916 Nov 8

Important Air Papers: Agenda for a meeting of the Parliamentary Aviation Committee. Duplicated 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/112 1916

Important Air Papers: Memorandum by Montagu on Aviation and background to difficulties in administration. Incomplete. Typed 6 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/113 1916

Important Air Papers: Scheme no III by Montagu for the Imperial Air Service as submitted by Montagu and Lt Col W Grant Morden. Typed carbon 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/114 1916

Important Air Papers: Appendix to Scheme No III (see DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/113) by Montagu for the Imperial Air Service concerning different bombing machines, pilot training, etc. necessary for an effective air arm offensive. Typed carbon 5 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/115 1916 Mar

Important Air Papers: Draft Scheme by Montagu for the Imperial Air Service Board of Aviation. Typed Amended 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/116 1916 Apr 3

Important Air Papers: Final version of Scheme by Montagu for the Imperial Air Service Board of Aviation as submitted to Cabinet. Typed Signed 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/117 1916 May 26

Important Air Papers: Memorandum by Montagu for the Judicial Committee with factual corrections to observations made on British and German planes. Typed carbon 9 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/118 1916 May 31

Important Air Papers: Memorandum by Montagu for the Air Board on increasing the number of pilots and machines with special reference to the possibilities of long-range bombing in the early part of 1917. Typed 7 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/119 1916

Important Air Papers: Draft memorandum by the Parliamentary Air Committee on the Administration of Air Services by P J Hannon for Montagu's consideration. Typed carbon 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/120 1916 May 12

Important Air Papers: Letter from Rufus Daniel Isaacs, 1st Earl of Reading, to Montagu thanking him for copy memorandum. MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/121 1916 May 31

Important Air Papers: Letter from Lt Gen Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien to Montagu taking his point and would like to meet him although feels it would be better to reply on the evidence Montagu gives the Committee. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/122 1916 Aug 13

Important Air Papers: Letter from Maj Gen Henry Stacey to Montagu enquiring about Lt Col WGrant Morden. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/123 1916 Mar 29

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to Maj Lancelot Storr suggesting redrafting of some of Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's, proposals and observing he will probably decline to sign the report. Typed copy 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/124 1916 Apr 7

Important Air Papers: Letter from Cdre Murray F. Sueter to Montagu explaining that he has received orders not to see Montagu after mentioning to Adm Charles Lionel Vaughan Lee that he wanted to talk to him. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/125 1916 Mar 9

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, to Montagu apologizing for not having spoken in the House and looks on the Committee only as 'eye-wash' and outlines alternative proposals. MS 3 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/126 1916 Mar 26

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, to Montagu enclosing a report on a new form of petrol [not here] and about delays in getting armaments and projectiles for aircraft 'if these had been at Dunkirk' we might have knocked the Germans out'. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/127 1916 Apr 9

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, to Montagu proposing board have a President and three members and sketch plan of their duties. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/128 1916 May 17

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, to Montagu thanking him for his letter and help and looks on the scheme as an advance although not going as far as they wish. MS 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/129 1916 Jun 23

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, to Montagu stating will be glad to give any information as to people who can make engines. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/130 1916 Jul 7

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, with his proposals for formation of a committee of three or four to look into supply and training of personnel in regard to officers for the RN Air Service and Royal Flying Corps. Typed copy and Typed carbon. 1 p each

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/131 1916 Jul 27

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, stating not sure on what can be done and that new committee should 'show its teeth before this House rises' and asking for name and address of Masters Conference. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/132 1916 Aug 19

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, stating he will see Mr. Percy and previous difficulty has been inability to negotiate with anyone in authority from the Canadian government, in favour of school and his factory, and concern that Air Board cannot do its work without necessary powers. MS 7 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/133 1916 Aug 23

Important Air Papers: Letter from Montagu to George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, stating Parliamentary Air Committee to make big effort when parliament meets to get the status of the Air Board changed, and returning to India Oct 7.

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/134 1916 Aug 24

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, returning Mr Dinnick's letter and unable to negotiate since he had no credentials from the Dominican government and absolutely necessary that there be a Canadian branch of the Imperial Air Service they hope to see. MS 4 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/135 1916 Sep 11

Important Air Papers: Letter from George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe, expecting support from Cabinet but opposition from War Cabinet and Munitions Department and hysteria in country over first Zeppelin 'bagged'. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/136 1916 Aug

Important Air Papers: Report by Montagu entitled Elementary Facts about Aircraft containing information originally compiled for use of members of Houses of Parliament, for private circulation only. 2nd Edition. Printed 19 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/137 1916 Aug 3

Important Air Papers: Interim Report of the Committee on the Administration and Command of the Royal Flying Corps. HMSO Cd.8194 25 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/138 1916 May 16

Important Air Papers: Letter from Francis John Montagu-Stuart-Wortley, 2nd Earl of Wharnclifffe to Montagu (his cousin) stating Lord Mayor Sheffield favourable to proposed meeting on Air Service question providing it is not an attack on Government. MS 2 pp

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/139-40 1916

Important Air Papers: Charts showing general direction of winds of Northern Europe in relation to number of Zeppelin raids (see also DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/142-6)

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/141 1916 Aug 26

Important Air Papers: Letter from the President, Hull and District Property Owners Association thanking him for his speech and enclosing charts concerning Zeppelin raids (see DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/142-6). Typed Signed 1 p

DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/142-6 1916

Important Air Papers: Statistics of Zeppelin raids including charts (see also DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU 5/139-40) and guide to future Zeppelin raids based on the last ten months. Printed
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