7 letters from Sir William Lever to the Vice-Chancellor regarding his suggested increase in the amount he gave to the School of Town Planning (and decrease in the amount given to the Tropical School), and the appointment of a successor to Professor Adshead (for which he advocates Abercrombie), 12 Aug. 1914-1 July 1915.

Also letter of Sir William Lever to Patrick Abercrombie regarding his proposed increased payment to Civic Design (".. I do hope that will be recognised by the Authorities that those who pay the piper should call the tune") and payment for lectures by Mr. [T.H.] Mawson, 9 Oct. and covering letter from Abercrombie to the Vice-Chancellor 12 Oct. 1914.

Also copy of correspondence of Sir William Lever with an anonymous Liverpool gentleman and Geo. Harley, 10 & 11 May 1915, regarding the future of the Civic Design School and its income.