I think the most cursory perusal of any one of his letters will convince Mr. Churchill that the man was impossible to retain in the public service. The Kyshe affair referred to in sub-para. 6 in 42578/05 shows a sample of his behaviour and his superior officers. If Mr. Churchill has any doubts in the matter I will submit a detailed memorandum but I think this one letter was sufficient to show that he did not get adequate support. I do not think there is any need for troubling him at present. The case has been exhaustively considered & in my opinion Mr. Kyshe has been very well treated in not having his pension reduced.
I think the memo should be put up for Mr. Churchill to read but I can see no use in reopening the matter. I venture to submit that in view of 37769/04 it is desirable that the book which he has sent to Mr. Churchill should be refused.
Br 3/8. Mr. E. Stubbs 3/3
Methvenhill
7/10
I think no other answer is possible.
HPL 5/3
I entirely agree.
18 Jul 1906.
I am directed by Mr. Churchill to acknowledge receipt of your letter and to express his regret that it was not dealt with sooner. Owing to pressure of business it was put on one side and had escaped his attention. He has now had time to go into the matter with them & I am to say that he fears he cannot find any justification for reopening the case.
I am returning the whole of the papers also the book which was precluded from being accepted by the delegate that he is, from accepting it.
Put Satrice 19.