Two Autograph Letters Signed and two Autograph Notes Signed (all 'Martin Conway') from Sir Martin Conway [later 1st Baron Conway of Allington] to E. W. Hallifax, mainly concerning Switzerland and the Alps.

The 1909 letter a little foxed but fair overall, the other items all good on aged paper. ONE: Letter, 4 January 1909; Allington. 12mo, 2 pp. He is enclosing a document (not present) which will show 'that the Bishop will replace me. It only remains for me to place my resignation in your hands for communication to the Com[mitt]ee., with an expression of my thanks to them for their cordial support & of good wishes for the continued prosperity of the League'. He is 'off to Switzerland this afternoon'. TWO: Note, 20 October 1910; on Allington letterhead. 4to, 1 p. Gives a date when he will attend, 'if I possibly can. It is very difficult for me as my last decent train down here leaves Victoria at 5 p.m.' THREE: Letter, 3 March [no year, 1905?]; on Red House letterhead. 4to, 1 p. He was 'much interested' by Hallifax's 'letter & the paper'. Much needs to be done, especially 'by frequenters of Switz[erlan]d., especially on the spot in summer by combined representat[io]ns. I alas! go no more to the Alps & am on the shelf generally.' His 'hands are too full' for him 'to underake any agitations; I can only applaud those who do. It needs persistance & repetition to accomplish anything.' Another letter among the Hallifax papers suggests that this letter is part of his 1905 campaign against the building of tourist railways in the Alps. FOUR: Note, 'Tuesday' [no date]; on Allington letterhead. 4to, 1p. Agreeing to speak at a meeting.