Malicious Mischief? Women’s Suffrage in Scotland

Covering sheet with the title ‘Suffragettes’ and subject ‘Ethel Moorhead alias Edith Johnston alias Mary Humphreys alias Margaret Morrison. Also contains Dorothea Lynas or Smith. Archival reference HH16/40.

Letter to Dr Sturrock (unsigned, dated ‘10.30pm, 4/2/13’). Prisoner Morrison refused to be examined and without examination she could not be conscientiously fed. Sturrock notes that she could continue ‘starving for perhaps 6 days longer if necessary certainly 3 or 4’. p1

Letter to Dr Sturrock (unsigned, dated ‘10.30pm, 4/2/13’). Prisoner Morrison refused to be examined and without examination she could not be conscientiously fed. Sturrock notes that she could continue ‘starving for perhaps 6 days longer if necessary certainly 3 or 4’. p2

Letter to Dr Sturrock (unsigned, dated ‘10.30pm, 4/2/13’). Prisoner Morrison refused to be examined and without examination she could not be conscientiously fed. Sturrock notes that she could continue ‘starving for perhaps 6 days longer if necessary certainly 3 or 4’. p3

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Secretary, Prison Commission, 24^th February 1913. Provides a full summary of events relating to her lost property and complains about her treatment on remand at Dundee Prison by the Governor. p1

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Secretary, Prison Commission, 24^th February 1913. Provides a full summary of events relating to her lost property and complains about her treatment on remand at Dundee Prison by the Governor. p2

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Secretary, Prison Commission, 24^th February 1913. Provides a full summary of events relating to her lost property and complains about her treatment on remand at Dundee Prison by the Governor. p3

Newspaper cutting from the 'Edinburgh Evening Dispatch', 7^thSeptember 1912. Article entitled 'Wallace Monument Incident' describes Edith Johnston's trial at Stirling Sheriff Court. She is charged with breaking the glass of the case containing the Wallace sword at the Wallace Monument on the 29^thAugust. Johnston is given the option to pay 40 shillings, or serve seven days imprisonment; she chooses imprisonment.

External paper for a series of records relating to suffragette Margaret Morrison, alias Edith Johnston. Written on the paper is “Suffragette, Perth, 7^thSep[tember] 1812. Suffragists pris[oner] Edith Johnston”.

Report from M. McIvor, 2^nd Class Warder to the Governor of Dundee Prison concerning Margaret Morrison's property, 26^thFebruary 1913.

Report from the Matron, M. Hutton, to the Governor of Dundee Prison replying to specific queries concerning Margaret Morrison's property, 26^thFebruary 1913.

Report from the Matron to the Governor of Dundee Prison concerning Margaret Morrison's property, 25^th February 1913.

Report from William Harvey relating to Margaret Morrison’s missing property, 24^th February 1913.

Report from William Harvey relating to Margaret Morrison’s missing property, 24^th February 1913.

Inventory of clothing and other articles received with Margaret Morrison on admission to prison, 4^th February 1913. Annotated "Commissioners Forwarded J. Grant Governor of Perth Prison, 26 February 1913."

Letter from D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission to the Governor of Dundee Prison, 19^thFebruary 1913. Requests that the driver of the motor car which took Margaret Morrison to Cupar and Perth be interviewed for a report to be sent to the Prison Commissioners. Annotated with minutes of communication between the Governor of Perth Prison and Mr Crombie, 20^th-26^thFebruary 1913.

Letter from D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission to the Governor of Dundee Prison, 19^thFebruary 1913. Requests that the driver of the motor car which took Margaret Morrison to Cupar and Perth be interviewed for a report to be sent to the Prison Commissioners.Annotated with minutes of communication between the Governor of Perth Prison and Mr Crombie, 20^th-26^thFebruary 1913.

Copy memo from James Crowe, Governor of Dundee Prison to Margaret Morrison, 18^thFebruary 1913. Acknowledges receipt of letter concerning lost property but states that all articles were sent from Dundee Prison to Cupar with the prisoner.

Statement from Thomas D. Duncan, motor car driver, 20^th February 1913. States his role in the delivery of Margaret Morrison's luggage from Dundee to Cupar and Perth. p1

Statement from Thomas D. Duncan, motor car driver, 20^th February 1913. States his role in the delivery of Margaret Morrison's luggage from Dundee to Cupar and Perth. p2

Report from the Matron to the Governor of Perth Prison, 22^nd February 1913. States that on admission to the prison Margaret Morrison complained that a rug was not found amongst her property, and that she used a friend's rug whilst in Perth Prison.

Inventory of clothing and other articles received with Margaret Morrison on admission to prison, 4^th February 1913. Annotated "Commissioners. Forwarded. J. Grant Governor of Perth Prison 26 February 1913."

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Governor of Dundee Prison, 18^thFebruary 1913. Acknowledges receipt of answers concerning lost property, but holds the Governor answerable and threatens that the matter will be placed in the hands of her solicitors.

Copy memo from James Crowe, Governor of Dundee Prison to Margaret Morrison, 17^thFebruary 1913. Acknowledges receipt of letter concerning lost property but states that all articles were sent from Dundee Prison to Cupar with the prisoner.

Report from Elizabeth Tully, 2^nd Class Warder to the Governor of Dundee Prison, 17^thFebruary 1913. States that all of Margaret Morrison's property was sent from the prison by car.

Report from M. McIver, 2^nd class warder to the Governor of Dundee Prison, dated 17^thFebruary 1913. States that before the prisoner Margaret Morrison left the prison for Cupar and Perth, her luggage consisting of five packages was placed on the top of the car. Upon arrival at Perth, Morrison noted a brown rug was missing. This was reported to the matron of the prison who confirmed that it was in a brown box with the other luggage. Speculates that it is possible that this box was taken off the car during the course of the prisoner’s trial.

Letter from M. Hutton, Matron to The Governor of Dundee Prison. 17^thFebruary 1913. States that Margaret Morrison’s rug and cushion were taken away from prison by her when she went to Cupar for trial on 4^th February.

Letter from Margaret Morrison to The Governor of Dundee Prison, 15^th February 1913. Asks to be told where her missing rug and cushion are.

Cover file paper, says “Suffragettes 18.2.13. Correspondence as to property of Marg[are]t Morrison alleged to be missing”.

Newspaper cutting from the 'Edinburgh Evening Dispatch’, 2^nd November 1912. Article entitled 'The Suffragette and the Teacher', describes Ethel Moorhead's trial on a charge of assaulting a teacher at Broughton Higher Grade School with a whip on the 25^th October 1912.

Letter from the Chief Constable, Stirling to D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 26^thSeptember 1912. Comments on Edith Johnston's complaints about her confinement in the prison cells at Stirling, claiming that these are exaggerated. "I have no doubt whatever that Miss Johnston's complaint is made for the sole purpose of carrying out the avowed policy of the Suffragists to cause trouble. She was made more comfortable here than she had any right to be."

Copy extract from letter from Edith Johnston to the Prison Commissioners protesting about her treatment in Perth Prison, 24^th September 1912. Annotated with comments by the Prison Commissioners and the Governor of Perth Prison. p1

Copy extract from letter from Edith Johnston to the Prison Commissioners protesting about her treatment in Perth Prison, 24^th September 1912. Annotated with comments by the Prison Commissioners and the Governor of Perth Prison. p2

Report from the Governor of Perth Prison to the Chairman of the Prison Commissioners, 25^th September 1912. States that Edith Johnston was defiant throughout her imprisonment, and that her complaints about her treatment are only partially accurate.

Newspaper cutting from 'Votes for Women', 20^thSeptember 1912. Article entitled 'Scots Wha Hae'. Describes Edith Johnston's offence (smashing glass at the Wallace monument) and her trial, and gives the text of her letter complaining about the condition of the police cell at Stirling and about her fight for privileges at Perth Prison.

Newspaper cutting from 'Votes for Women', 20^thSeptember 1912. Headline reads ‘New Zealand Women’s Letter to Mr Asquith.’ A published letter from the Women’s Institute, Canterbury, New Zealand to the Prime Minister H. H. Asquith. As enfranchised woman, who owe some of their political liberty to ‘English men and women’ they appeal to the prime minister to extend the vote to the women of Great Britain.

Report from the Matron to the Governor of Perth Prison, 26^thSeptember 1912. States that Edith Johnston behaved very badly in prison, defying authority and refusing to conform to any prison rules.

Letter from Edith Johnston to the Prison Commissioners, 24^th September 1912. Protests about the condition of the police cell in Stirling where she was held overnight on the 6^thSeptember 1912, and that the Governor of Perth Prison didn't grant privileges as a political prisoner until she fought for them. p1

Letter from Edith Johnston to the Prison Commissioners, 24^th September 1912. Protests about the condition of the police cell in Stirling where she was held overnight on the 6^thSeptember 1912, and that the Governor of Perth Prison didn't grant privileges as a political prisoner until she fought for them. p2

Letter from Edith Johnston to the Prison Commissioners, 24^th September 1912. Protests about the condition of the police cell in Stirling where she was held overnight on the 6^thSeptember 1912, and that the Governor of Perth Prison didn't grant privileges as a political prisoner until she fought for them. p3

Letter from John Lamb, Scottish Office to the Prison Commissioners, 11th September 1912. Grants approval for the treatment of Edith Johnston according to the special Rule approved by the Secretary for Scotland on 29^thJuly 1910.

Report from the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 10^thSeptember 1912. States that Edith Johnston has broken windows in the prison and refused food in protest about her status, and gives details of privileges granted. Annotated to state that she has since accepted privileges.

Draft letter from the Prison Commission to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 9^thSeptember 1912. Reports details of Edith Johnston's admission to Perth Prison and seeks approval from Secretary for Scotland to treat her according to the special Rule for suffragette prisoners.

Report from the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 7^thSeptember 1912. States that Edith Johnston has been granted privileges of a civil prisoner in accordance with the instructions received and that she is receiving a special diet. "On admission the prisoner refused to give any information regarding her previous history, but she appears to be respectable, and I would say well brought up, I may state when visited by the Medical Officer she accidentally let out that she was once in Holloway Prison for 2 days untried, for a similar offence."

Report by the Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 7^thSeptember 1912. States that the prisoner Edith Johnston has indicated that she will refuse food under certain conditions, describes her physical condition and offers the opinion that artificial feeding may be appropriate in this case.

Telegraph from Perth Prison to Prison Commissioners. 7^thSeptember 1912. Awaiting their reply.

Telegram from the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 7^thSeptember 1912. Reports admission of suffragette prisoner who protests against ordinary treatment, and gives the opinion that she should be treated as a civil prisoner, pending instructions.

Copy answer by Secretary for Scotland to Parliamentary Question (PQ) by Mr T.M. Healy MP about the treatment of Ethel Moorhead, 31^st March 1914. Attached newspaper cutting from 'The Scotsman' with text of Mr Healy's question and Secretary for Scotland's answer, 1^st April 1914. p1

Copy answer by Secretary for Scotland to Parliamentary Question (PQ) by Mr T.M. Healy MP about the treatment of Ethel Moorhead, 31^st March 1914. Attached newspaper cutting from 'The Scotsman' with text of Mr Healy's question and Secretary for Scotland's answer, 1^st April 1914. p2

Copy telegram to Perth Prison, 7^thSeptember 1912. States that case to be treated under special rule pending approval of Secretary for Scotland, and requesting further information.

Telegraph from Dundee Prison to Lord Polwarth. 3^rd February 1913. Asks advice on visitors being permitted to visit Margaret Morrison. Rejected on medical grounds. p1

Telegraph from Dundee Prison to Lord Polwarth. 3^rd February 1913. Asks advice on visitors being permitted to visit Margaret Morrison. Rejected on medical grounds. p2

Report from the Governor of Dundee Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 3^rd February 1913. States that Margaret Morrison has been allowed wide latitude in letter writing but that attached letter has been suppressed.

Envelope with handwritten note ‘suppressed letter written by untried prisoner Marg[are]t Morrison to Miss A. Scott. 88 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh. 4 February 1913’.

Back of envelope with handwritten note ‘suppressed letter written by untried prisoner Marg[are]t Morrison to Miss A. Scott. 88 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh. 4 February 1913’.

Envelope addressed to Miss Hutton, Matron, Dundee prison, 6^thFebruary 1913.

Letter from Margaret Morrison to Miss Hutton, Matron at Dundee Prison, undated (postmarked 6^thFebruary 1913). Requests penknife and rug left behind at Dundee Prison, reports that staff at Perth Prison are very kind, and that she has been given full privileges of a civil prisoner without having to fight. "Was sorry that I had to fight so much in Dundee - I'm afraid you were a good deal worried about me. I hope you are having peace now." Annotated to note that the prisoner was liberated from Perth Prison before the letter arrived in Dundee.

Envelope and suppressed letter from Margaret Morrison to Miss A. Scott, 3^rd February 1913. Comments on treatment in Dundee Prison and complains that privileges have been gradually removed. "I want you to warn my people in London & friends that there is a plot hatching - was visited today by a blurry-eyed doctor (I thought smelling of whiskey) & with an affectionate manner! He was sent by the prison commissioners - the prison doctor accompanied him, & effaced himself for the occasion. I refused to answer the affectionate questions of course, but no doubt replies will be manufactured & a sensational report sent in." p1

Envelope and suppressed letter from Margaret Morrison to Miss A. Scott, 3^rd February 1913. Comments on treatment in Dundee Prison and complains that privileges have been gradually removed. "I want you to warn my people in London & friends that there is a plot hatching - was visited today by a blurry-eyed doctor (I thought smelling of whiskey) & with an affectionate manner! He was sent by the prison commissioners - the prison doctor accompanied him, & effaced himself for the occasion. I refused to answer the affectionate questions of course, but no doubt replies will be manufactured & a sensational report sent in." p2

Envelope and suppressed letter from Margaret Morrison to Miss A. Scott, 3^rd February 1913. Comments on treatment in Dundee Prison and complains that privileges have been gradually removed. "I want you to warn my people in London & friends that there is a plot hatching - was visited today by a blurry-eyed doctor (I thought smelling of whiskey) & with an affectionate manner! He was sent by the prison commissioners - the prison doctor accompanied him, & effaced himself for the occasion. I refused to answer the affectionate questions of course, but no doubt replies will be manufactured & a sensational report sent in." p3

Letter from James Crowe, Governor of Dundee Prison to Prison Commissioners, 3^rd February 1913. Margaret Morrison is fit enough to appear at Court tomorrow.

Prison Commission memorandum by D. Crombie, Secretary, 3^rd February 1913. Notes concerns of Dundee Prison Medical Officer that Margaret Morrison will not be fit for trial, and the Assistant to the Medical Adviser's opinion that she will be able to attend court. Notes suggestion that if convicted she be moved to Perth Prison as the medical staff there have experience of artificial feeding.

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Prison Commissioners, 31^st January 1913. Demands privileges of an untried political prisoner. p1

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Prison Commissioners, 31^st January 1913. Demands privileges of an untried political prisoner. p2

Letter from D. Crombie to the Governor of Perth Prison, 3^rd February 1913. Encloses papers concerning Margaret Morrison (not attached) and states that if convicted she will be committed to Perth Prison. Reports the opinion of the Commissioners' Medical Adviser that artificial feeding may commence immediately if she continues to refuse food.

Back of letter from D. Crombie to the Governor of Perth Prison, 3^rd February 1913. Encloses papers concerning Margaret Morrison (not attached) and states that if convicted she will be committed to Perth Prison. Reports the opinion of the Commissioners' Medical Adviser that artificial feeding may commence immediately if she continues to refuse food.

Report from the Medical Officer to the Governor of Dundee Prison, 2^nd February 1913. States that Margaret Morrison has refused food since the 31^st January 1913 and has periodical fits of temper in which she does as much damage as possible.

Letter from J. Tennant Gordon, Chief Constable of Fife to the Governor of Dundee Prison, 1^st February 1913. States that under the circumstances he does not wish to press for the photographing and finger printing of Margaret Morrison.

Letter from the Procurator Fiscal, Cupar to the Governor of Dundee Prison, 1^st February 1913. Reports on arrangements for Margaret Morrison's trial.

Copy letter from the Governor of Dundee Prison to the Chief Constable of Fife, 1^st February 1913. Reports that Margaret Morrison refuses to submit to be photographed or to disclose any information about herself, and that her behaviour in prison is very bad, having broken windows, being abusive to staff and refusing to eat.

Copy telegram from the Governor of Dundee Prison to the Procurator Fiscal, Cupar, 1^st February 1913. Reports that Margaret Morrison now refusing food and conduct very bad, and recommends that case be disposed of expeditiously.

Minutes of communication between the Governor of Dundee Prison and the Prison Commissioners, 31^st January – 3^rd February 1913. Notes the Prison Commissioners decision that force should not be used if Margaret Morrison refuses to consent to being photographed and finger printed. Attached letter from the Procurator Fiscal, Cupar to the Governor, 30^thJanuary 1913. Requests that Margaret Morrison be observed by the Medical Officer of the prison to judge her mental condition and suitability for trial. Attached extract from Medical Officer's Journal, undated. States the opinion that Margaret Morrison is in fairly sound mental condition.

Letter from George Brandon, Procurator Fiscal, Fife, to The Governor of Dundee Prison, 30^thJanuary 1913. Reports that due to Margaret Morrison’s behaviour in Leven Police Office there is reason to believe she may suffer from mental derangement. She should be kept under special supervision.

Extract from Medical Officers Journal. Stamped 31^st January 1913. Reports that Margaret Morrison is taking her food, is good tempered and reasonable. She is in a fairly sound mental condition.

Letter from Chief Constable of Cupar to the Governor of Dundee Prison, 30^thJanuary 1913. Requests that Margaret Morrison is photographed and her finger prints taken. Details the charges against the prisoner, including ‘throwing pepper into the eyes of a Police Constable and with malicious mischief by breaking glass in Police cells”. Notes that the assault took place during a political meeting at Leven and she had in her possession a metal hammer and pieces of lead, the authorities believe for use in ‘acts of mischief’.

Typed report from Fifeshire Constabulary. Stamped 31^st January 1913. Describes Margaret Morrison’s violent behaviour in Leven Police Office:

“Miss Morrison was escorted to the Police Office by three constables and struggled and resisted all the way and attempted to throw pepper from her handbag into the eyes of the Constables. On arriving at the Police Office she kicked out and conducted herself like a demented woman, shook her gloves which were saturated with pepper into the Constables’ eyes and at the same time accidentally into her own eyes. She jumped about and had to be forcibly held… she asked for water to bathe her eyes and when the Constable’s wife went out for water Morrison quickly locked herself in the corridor of the cells and with a spade she found in the corner she smashed 12 fanlight windows above the strong room doors. The Constables forced open the door of the corridor and while they were doing so she drew a pailful of water from the W.C. tap and threw it in the face of the first Constable to enter the corridor.”

In Cupar Sheriff Court she refused to stand or recognise the jurisdiction of the Court. ‘Altogether her conduct was not like the conduct of a person of a sound mind.’ p1

Typed report from Fifeshire Constabulary. Stamped 31^st January 1913. Describes Margaret Morrison’s violent behaviour in Leven Police Office:

“Miss Morrison was escorted to the Police Office by three constables and struggled and resisted all the way and attempted to throw pepper from her handbag into the eyes of the Constables. On arriving at the Police Office she kicked out and conducted herself like a demented woman, shook her gloves which were saturated with pepper into the Constables’ eyes and at the same time accidentally into her own eyes. She jumped about and had to be forcibly held… she asked for water to bathe her eyes and when the Constable’s wife went out for water Morrison quickly locked herself in the corridor of the cells and with a spade she found in the corner she smashed 12 fanlight windows above the strong room doors. The Constables forced open the door of the corridor and while they were doing so she drew a pailful of water from the W.C. tap and threw it in the face of the first Constable to enter the corridor.”

In Cupar Sheriff Court she refused to stand or recognise the jurisdiction of the Court. ‘Altogether her conduct was not like the conduct of a person of a sound mind.’ p2

Letter from James Crowe, Governor of Dundee Prison to Prison Commissioners, 31^st January 1913. Forwards copy of medical report regarding Margaret Morrison’s mental condition. Believes that she should not be allowed visitors as they turn her ‘from a lamb to a lion.’

Cover file paper, states “Suffragettes Permissions. Perth 31 Jan[uary] '13. Margaret Morrison (Suffragette). (Declined to be photographed or F[inger] P[rints] taken”

Extract from Medical Officer’s Journal, Dundee Prison, 31^st January 1913. Describes Margaret Morrison’s behaviour and her breaking prison property. The Medical Officer writes that she appears to be ‘a weak minded person of defective self-control and barely responsible for her actions.’

Letter from the Chief Constable of Fife to Prison Commission, 25^th March 1913. Acknowledges receipt of letter of 22^nd March enclosing copy of a letter from Miss Morrison.

Letter from J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, to D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 20^thMarch 1913. Acknowledges receipt of letter dated 19^thMarch 1913 and objects to the reply proposed to be sent to Margaret Morrison.

Back of letter from J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, to D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 20^thMarch 1913. Acknowledges receipt of letter dated 19^thMarch 1913 and objects to the reply proposed to be sent to Margaret Morrison.

Handwritten on the back is an acknowledgement that the letter has been seen, comments, and the letter returned by James Crowe (Governor of Dundee Prison), dated 24^th March 1913.

Copy letter from D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission to Margaret Morrison, 22^nd March 1913. States that after careful enquiry the Prison Commissioners find that all her property received into Dundee Prison was put on the taxi-cab with her when she left the prison.

Letter from J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, to D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 18^thMarch 1913. States that Fifeshire Constabulary can take no responsibility for a rug alleged to be missing by Margaret Morrison.

Copy letter from D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission to J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, 19^thMarch 1913. States that property belonging to prisoners in transit is responsibility of police, and that the Commissioners propose to inform Margaret Morrison that all her property was handed to the police officer who escorted her from Dundee Prison.

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Secretary, Prison Commission, 19^thMarch 1913. States that she cannot find the police responsible for the loss of her rug and cushion as these were not brought from Dundee Prison, and reports that she was not asked to sign a receipt for her property on leaving the prison. The back of the letter is annotated with comments from the Prison Commission and the Governor of Dundee Prison asking for a report on whether a full inventory of Miss Morrison’s property was taken when entering the prison, and if a receipt of this inventory was signed by her, or by the police. p1

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Secretary, Prison Commission, 19^thMarch 1913. States that she cannot find the police responsible for the loss of her rug and cushion as these were not brought from Dundee Prison, and reports that she was not asked to sign a receipt for her property on leaving the prison. The back of the letter is annotated with comments from the Prison Commission and the Governor of Dundee Prison asking for a report on whether a full inventory of Miss Morrison’s property was taken when entering the prison, and if a receipt of this inventory was signed by her, or by the police. p2

Report from the Matron to the Governor of Dundee Prison, 21^st March 1913. Describes the drawing up of a list of Margaret Morrison's property on admission to the prison, and states that the prisoner was not asked to sign the property list on her removal from the prison due to the difficulty she was causing.

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Prison Commissioners, 13th March 1913. Requests return of missing rug and threatens action from solicitors. p1

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Prison Commissioners, 13th March 1913. Requests return of missing rug and threatens action from solicitors. p2

Letter from J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, to the Secretary, Prison Commission, 1^st March 1913. J. Tennant Gordon states he encloses copy letters between Margaret Morrison and Inspector Peattie, and a form detailing her property which accompanied Morrison to the prison.

Back of a Letter from J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, to the Secretary, Prison Commission, 1^st March 1913. Handwritten on the back of this letter is a note from D. Crombie to the Governor of Dundee Prison, dated 5^th March 1913, asking him to see the enclosed copy of a letter sent on [5^th March 1913] to the Chief Constable of Fifeshire.

Copy letter from D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission to J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, 5^th March 1913. States the Commission's view that the police were responsible for Margaret Morrison's luggage between the time of leaving Dundee Prison and arriving at Perth Prison.

Copy letters between Margaret Morrison and Inspector A Peattie concerning the alleged loss of property in transit from Dundee Prison to Cupar and Perth, 18^th– 19^thFebruary 1913.

Paper headed Fifeshire Constabulary. List of prisoners sent from the Sheriff Court, Cupar to Dundee prison. Records the money and possessions Margaret Morrison had on her person when entering prison – 7 pounds, 8 shillings, 9 pennies, gold wristlet watch, knife, two purses and eyeglasses.

Draft letter from the Prison Commission to J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, undated. Describes the circumstances concerning Margaret Morrison's luggage and refers the matter to the Chief Constable as the loss occurred while the prisoner was in the custody of a police officer. p1

Draft letter from the Prison Commission to J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, undated. Describes the circumstances concerning Margaret Morrison's luggage and refers the matter to the Chief Constable as the loss occurred while the prisoner was in the custody of a police officer. p2

Draft letter from the Prison Commission to J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable of Fife, undated. Describes the circumstances concerning Margaret Morrison's luggage and refers the matter to the Chief Constable as the loss occurred while the prisoner was in the custody of a police officer. p3

Report from the Governor of Dundee Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 4^th March 1913. Gives details from the Police Inspector who accompanied Margaret Morrison from Dundee Prison concerning her luggage and states that the police have been asked to check local dealers, brokers and pawn shops for the missing items.

Minutes of telephone conversations about Margaret Morrison's property between William Harvey, Prison Commission and staff at Perth and Dundee Prisons, 27^thFebruary 1913. p1

Minutes of telephone conversations about Margaret Morrison's property between William Harvey, Prison Commission and staff at Perth and Dundee Prisons, 27^thFebruary 1913. p2

Minutes of telephone conversations about Margaret Morrison's property between William Harvey, Prison Commission and staff at Perth and Dundee Prisons, 27^thFebruary 1913. p3

Copy letter from Margaret Morrison to the Secretary, the Prison Commission, 24^th February 1913. Provides a full summary of events relating to her lost property and complains about her treatment on remand at Dundee Prison by the Governor. Annotated with comments from Prison Commission staff. p1

Copy letter from Margaret Morrison to the Secretary, the Prison Commission, 24^th February 1913. Provides a full summary of events relating to her lost property and complains about her treatment on remand at Dundee Prison by the Governor. Annotated with comments from Prison Commission staff. p2

Note of questions from the Prison Commissioners to Miss McIvor, Warder at Dundee Prison concerning the transit of Margaret Morrison's possessions, with transcript of Miss McIvor's answers, 27^thFebruary 1913.

Covering note from the Governor of Dundee Prison to the Prison Commissioners accompanying papers relating to Margaret Morrison's lost property, 26^thFebruary 1913.

Copy letter from Margaret Morrison to the Secretary, the Prison Commission, 24^th February 1913. Provides a full summary of events relating to her lost property and complains about her treatment on remand at Dundee Prison by the Governor. Annotated with comments from Prison Commission staff. p1

Copy letter from Margaret Morrison to the Secretary, the Prison Commission, 24^th February 1913. Provides a full summary of events relating to her lost property and complains about her treatment on remand at Dundee Prison by the Governor. Annotated with comments from Prison Commission staff. p2

Letter from John C. Christie, North British Railway to D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 26^thAugust 1913. Describes the circumstances leading to delayed delivery of parcel to the Governor of Duke Street Prison. p1

Letter from John C. Christie, North British Railway to D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 26^thAugust 1913. Describes the circumstances leading to delayed delivery of parcel to the Governor of Duke Street Prison. p2

Letter from John C. Christie, North British Railway to D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 26^thAugust 1913. Describes the circumstances leading to delayed delivery of parcel to the Governor of Duke Street Prison. p3

Report from A. Sharp, Head Warder at Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 5^th August 1913. States that Dorothea Lynas or Smith has not returned to prison, and describes communications with the Procurator Fiscal and police about apprehending her. p1

Report from A. Sharp, Head Warder at Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 5^th August 1913. States that Dorothea Lynas or Smith has not returned to prison, and describes communications with the Procurator Fiscal and police about apprehending her. p2

Copy Scottish Office minutes relating to Margaret Morrison and the temporary discharge of Dorothea Lynas or Smith, 29^thJuly - 2^nd August 1913.

Letter from D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission to the Governor of Duke Street Prison, 2^nd August 1913. Encloses order for temporary liberation of Dorothea Lynas or Smith.

Order for liberation of Dorothea Lynas or Smith under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill Health) Act 1913, 29^thJuly 1913 and the associated conditions she must abide by. The date for return to prison is given as 5^th August 1913. p1

Order for liberation of Dorothea Lynas or Smith under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill Health) Act 1913, 29^thJuly 1913 and the associated conditions she must abide by. The date for return to prison is given as 5^th August 1913. p2

Note from D. Crombie, Secretary to Prison Commissioners with information about the train which conveyed their parcel, 30^thJuly 1913.

Letter from Medical Officer to Duke Street Prison recommending liberation of Mrs Smith, suffragette, 29^thJuly 1913.

Prison Commission minutes, 30^thJuly 1913. Provides details of delivery of parcel letter from Commissioners to Glasgow. Enclosed in the letter was a report by the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners concerning notice for the temporary discharge of Dorothea Smith and certificate from the Medical Officer recommending her liberation, 29^thJuly 1913. p1

Prison Commission minutes, 30^thJuly 1913. Provides details of delivery of parcel letter from Commissioners to Glasgow. Enclosed in the letter was a report by the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners concerning notice for the temporary discharge of Dorothea Smith and certificate from the Medical Officer recommending her liberation, 29^thJuly 1913. p2

Memorandum by D. Crombie, [Secretary, Prison Commission], 28^thJuly 1913. Notes release on bail of Margaret Morrison and medical advice that Mrs Smith may need to be liberated in the next 36 hours, with annotations concerning arrangements for her temporary discharge. Draft copies of temporary discharge notice for Mrs Smith attached. p1

Memorandum by D. Crombie, [Secretary, Prison Commission], 28^thJuly 1913. Notes release on bail of Margaret Morrison and medical advice that Mrs Smith may need to be liberated in the next 36 hours, with annotations concerning arrangements for her temporary discharge. Draft copies of temporary discharge notice for Mrs Smith attached. p2

Memorandum by D. Crombie, [Secretary, Prison Commission], 28^thJuly 1913. Notes release on bail of Margaret Morrison and medical advice that Mrs Smith may need to be liberated in the next 36 hours, with annotations concerning arrangements for her temporary discharge. Draft copies of temporary discharge notice for Mrs Smith attached. p3

Memorandum by D. Crombie, [Secretary, Prison Commission], 28^thJuly 1913. Notes release on bail of Margaret Morrison and medical advice that Mrs Smith may need to be liberated in the next 36 hours, with annotations concerning arrangements for her temporary discharge. Draft copies of temporary discharge notice for Mrs Smith attached. p4

Memorandum by D. Crombie, [Secretary, Prison Commission], 28^thJuly 1913. Notes release on bail of Margaret Morrison and medical advice that Mrs Smith may need to be liberated in the next 36 hours, with annotations concerning arrangements for her temporary discharge. Draft copies of temporary discharge notice for Mrs Smith attached. p5

Newspaper cutting from 'The Glasgow Herald', 28^thJuly 1913. Article entitled 'Glasgow Suffragist Prisoners' describes the events leading to the arrest of Ethel Moorhead and Elizabeth Dorothea Chalmers Smith, and their subsequent incarceration in Duke Street Prison.

Report from the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 28^thJuly 1913. Notes the release on bail of Margaret Morrison and continuing imprisonment of Mrs Smith. Certificate from the Medical Officer relating to A.B. (Mrs Smith) attached. p1

Report from the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 28^thJuly 1913. Notes the release on bail of Margaret Morrison and continuing imprisonment of Mrs Smith. Certificate from the Medical Officer relating to A.B. (Mrs Smith) attached. p2

A certificate from the Medical Officer, 28^thJuly 1913. Asks Prison Commissioners to be informed that Mrs Smith is weak due to Hunger Strike and suggests she is liberated in the next 36 hours.

Telegraph from Whitehall to Prison Commissioners, 28^thJuly 1913. Prisoners Morrison and Young may be released if necessary. They should not be photographed or finger printed as untried prisoners. p1

Telegraph from Whitehall to Prison Commissioners, 28^thJuly 1913. Prisoners Morrison and Young may be released if necessary. They should not be photographed or finger printed as untried prisoners. p2

Letter from James Dodds, Scottish Office to the Prison Commissioners, 26^thJuly 1913. Confirms telegram (attached) authorising release of prisoners Morrison and Young if necessary, and stating that they should not be photographed or finger-printed.

Report by the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 25^th July 1913. States that Margaret Morrison claims an injury to her arm caused by violence of warders, but that the Medical Officer can find no trace of injury. Describes the visits by the Chairman of the Visiting Committee to A.B. and Margaret Morrison. Acknowledges receipt of papers relating to suffragette prisoner Edith Johnston and identifies her as Margaret Morrison. p1

Report by the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 25^th July 1913. States that Margaret Morrison claims an injury to her arm caused by violence of warders, but that the Medical Officer can find no trace of injury. Describes the visits by the Chairman of the Visiting Committee to A.B. and Margaret Morrison. Acknowledges receipt of papers relating to suffragette prisoner Edith Johnston and identifies her as Margaret Morrison. p2

Copy excerpt from Visiting Committee Inspection Book, 25^th July 1913. Reports that requests by Margaret Morrison and A.B. to have cells furnished under rules for untried prisoners have been granted, and that the prisoners were encouraged to take food.

Report by the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 24^th July 1913. Describes the behaviour of Margaret Morrison and another suffragette prisoner (A.B.) since admission to the prison. p1

Report by the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 24^th July 1913. Describes the behaviour of Margaret Morrison and another suffragette prisoner (A.B.) since admission to the prison. p2

Draft letter [from the Prison Commission] to the Under Secretary for Scotland, with comments, 23^rd – 25^th July 1913. States that two suffragist prisoners (including Margaret Morrison) have been admitted to Duke Street Prison, asks for provisional authority to discharge them in case of continued refusal to take food, and states that instructions about photographing and finger printing prisoners have been given to prison governors.

Copy of minute by Dr James Devon given to the Governor of Duke Street Prison, 24^th July 1913. Details privileges to be allowed to suffragist prisoners.

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Prison Commissioners, 24^th July 1913. Complains that she and the other the suffragette prisoners arrested in Glasgow that day and held in Duke Street Prison are not being treated as political prisoners. p1

Letter from Margaret Morrison to the Prison Commissioners, 24^th July 1913. Complains that she and the other the suffragette prisoners arrested in Glasgow that day and held in Duke Street Prison are not being treated as political prisoners. p2

Front and back of form used to transmit letters and complaints written by prisoners. This is for Margaret Morrison’s letter, dated 24^th July 1913. The front records that: this is a report by the Governor regarding prisoner number 3980, Margaret Morrison, who has forwarded a complaint to the Prisoner Commissioners; that Morrison was admitted to Western Police Station, Glasgow on the 24^th July 1913 for attempted house burning by fire-raising; that she is untried; and that “This is a suffragist prisoner… Within an hour or so of her admission she smashed 3 panes of cell window glass”. The back has a handwritten note from D. Crombie informing the Governor that Morrison’s letter was received, and that her requests for special privileges should be made to the Visiting Committee. p1

Front and back of form used to transmit letters and complaints written by prisoners. This is for Margaret Morrison’s letter, dated 24^th July 1913. The front records that: this is a report by the Governor regarding prisoner number 3980, Margaret Morrison, who has forwarded a complaint to the Prisoner Commissioners; that Morrison was admitted to Western Police Station, Glasgow on the 24^th July 1913 for attempted house burning by fire-raising; that she is untried; and that “This is a suffragist prisoner… Within an hour or so of her admission she smashed 3 panes of cell window glass”. The back has a handwritten note from D. Crombie informing the Governor that Morrison’s letter was received, and that her requests for special privileges should be made to the Visiting Committee. p2

Letter from D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission to the Governor of Duke Street Prison, 24^th July 1913. States that two lists relative to suffragist prisoners and four sets of papers relating to a prisoner appearing under the names Margaret Morrison, Ethel Moorhead, Edith Johnston and Mary Humphreys have been included.

Cover file paper. States “Suffragettes, Duke St[reet], 24 July 1913. Admission [and] disposal of Marg[are]t Morrison, Dorothea Lynas or Smith.”

Cover letter from Chief Constable, City Police Dundee, John Carmichael to D. Crombie, Secretary for the Prisoner Commissioners, Edinburgh, forwarding a copy of Superintendent P. Fraser’s report on Ethel Moorhead (alias Edith Johnston), 26^thMarch 1913.

Copy report by Superintendent P. Fraser to J. Carmichael Esq, Chief Constable, City Police Dundee, 26^thMarch 1913. States that Ethel Moorhead came to Dundee from India with her father and sister about 8 years ago. Gives further details about her activities in Dundee until she moved to Edinburgh about 18 months ago. "She frequently complained to the Police here about her servants, and oftentimes made frivolous complaints. She was thought to be a little eccentric and no doubt very easily advised to commit any act of violence. She got into an excited state on many occasions, and while in that condition did not seem to be responsible for her actions."

Letter from J. Tennant Gordon, Chief Constable of Fife, to D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 13th February 1913. Acknowledges receipt of letter giving details of Margaret Morrison's previous convictions.

Newspaper cuttings from the 'Edinburgh Evening Dispatch', 8^thMarch 1913. Articles entitled 'Edinburgh Suffragette's Appeal' and 'Scene in High Court' describe the proceedings in the Bill of Suspension by Ethel Moorhead against her sentence for assault in November 1912.

Draft letter [from the Prison Commission] to J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable, Fife, 10^th- 11th February 1913. Regrets that it was not possible under the circumstances to have a photograph and set of finger prints taken of Margaret Morrison, and provides information about her previous history under different aliases. p1

Draft letter [from the Prison Commission] to J. Tennant Gordon Esq, Chief Constable, Fife, 10^th- 11th February 1913. Regrets that it was not possible under the circumstances to have a photograph and set of finger prints taken of Margaret Morrison, and provides information about her previous history under different aliases. p2

Report from the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 7^thFeb 1913. States that Margaret Morrison was liberated last night and travelled to Perth with a friend.

Report from the Medical Officer to the Governor, Perth Prison, 7^thFebruary 1913. States that he advised Margaret Morrison's release on medical grounds.

Minute by D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission for the Prison Commissioners, 7^thFebruary 1913. Notes the release of Margaret Morrison from Perth Prison on the 6^thFebruary 1913.

Letter from W.G. Hepburne Scott, the Master of Polwarth, Chairman of the Prison Commission to D Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 6^thFebruary 1913. States that the Governor of Perth Prison has reported that Margaret Morrison will probably be released tomorrow morning. p1

Letter from W.G. Hepburne Scott, the Master of Polwarth, Chairman of the Prison Commission to D Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 6^thFebruary 1913. States that the Governor of Perth Prison has reported that Margaret Morrison will probably be released tomorrow morning. p2

Letter from W.G. Hepburne Scott, the Master of Polwarth, Chairman of the Prison Commission to D Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission, 6^thFebruary 1913. States that the Governor of Perth Prison has reported that Margaret Morrison will probably be released tomorrow morning. p3

Letter from James Dodds, Scottish Office to the Prison Commissioners, 6^thFebruary 1913. Confirms telegram authorising discharge of Margaret Morrison from prison if necessary, and asks Commissioners for advice whether the sheriff has powers to order removal of prisoners to hospitals under the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1860.

Report from the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 5^th February 1913. Confirms telephone call of previous day about Margaret Morrison and states that she continues to refuse food but is otherwise well behaved.

Report from the Medical Officer to the Governor, Perth Prison, 5^th February 1913. States that Margaret Morrison has been refusing food since 31^st January 1913, and describes her refusal to submit to a medical examination. Offers the opinion that an examination by force would be useless and that artificial feeding is not possible without an examination. States the general impression that Margaret Morrison's health is not as good as it was when he last examined her in 1912, and that she is suffering from lack of food. p1

Report from the Medical Officer to the Governor, Perth Prison, 5^th February 1913. States that Margaret Morrison has been refusing food since 31^st January 1913, and describes her refusal to submit to a medical examination. Offers the opinion that an examination by force would be useless and that artificial feeding is not possible without an examination. States the general impression that Margaret Morrison's health is not as good as it was when he last examined her in 1912, and that she is suffering from lack of food. p2

Telegram from Mr Dodds, Scottish Office to the Prison Commission, 6^thFebruary 1913. States that the Secretary for Scotland grants authority to discharge Margaret Morrison if and when necessary.

Report from the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 4^th February 1913. Requests instructions whether Margaret Morrison should be treated in accordance with rules for civil prisoners and states that she is identical with Suffragette prisoner Edith Johnston, liberated from Perth Prison 14^th September 1912. Reports that the Medical Officer will have her artificially fed as directed by the Commissioners.

Telegram to the Prison Commissioners from the Governor of Perth Prison, 4^th February 1913. States that Margaret Morrison refuses to be medically examined, that the Medical Officer considers an examination by force to be unsatisfactory and that it is unsafe to feed without examination. Requests instructions.

Letter from the Procurator Fiscal, Cupar to D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commissioners, 4^th February 1913. States that Margaret Morrison was convicted at Cupar Sheriff Court and that she was committed to Perth Prison as requested by the Commissioners.

Unidentified newspaper cutting, undated. Article entitled 'Suffragette Who Threw Pepper at Leven' describes the trial of Margaret Morrison at Cupar Sheriff Court.

Minutes of communication between the Prison Commission and Dundee Prison, 2^nd – 4^th February 1913. Notes that Margaret Morrison continues her fast and that in event of conviction she is to be committed to Perth Prison.

Prison Commission memoranda concerning Margaret Morrison, 19^th– 20^thFebruary 1914. Notes opinion of Sir Thomas R. Fraser, Medical Adviser, that artificial feeding is advisable. Encloses copies of Prison Commission minutes and newspaper cutting, 18^th– 19^thFebruary 1914.

Newspaper clipping from the Edinburgh Evening Dispatch, 18^thFebruary 1914. Headline reads ‘Traquair House Incident. Scottish Suffragettes’ Leader Arrested.’ The report details the arrival of two suffragettes in Peebles and their request to view inside Traquair House, which was refused. They were identified as suffragettes and detained.

Letter from D. Crombie, Secretary of the Prison Commissioners to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 18^thFebruary 1914. Authorises the admission of Margaret Morrison alias Ethel Moorhead to prison. Sends a warrant to cover her reception.

Report stating the Margaret Morrison is in custody in Peebles and asking for instructions from the Police Commissioners for her removal. Instruction given to remove her to Edinburgh Prison, with the transfer occurring by train and the prisoner accompanied by a female official.

Letter from D. Macpherson, Superintendent, Perthshire Constabulary to the Prison Commissioners, 18^thFebruary 1914. States that the Procurator Fiscal at Dunblane intends to send witnesses to Edinburgh Prison to identify Ethel Moorhead in connection with a charge of fire raising.

Letter from Robert Dickson, Deputy Chief Constable, Perthshire Constabulary to Prison Commissioners, 19^thFebruary 1914. States that Margaret Morrison was removed to Edinburgh Prison and forwards a copy of his report regarding her arrest.

Report by Robert Dickson, Deputy Chief Constable, Peebles. Describes the arrest of Margaret Morrison alias Ethel Moorhead and Miss Stewart in Peebles, 17^thFebruary 1914. Both women were seen examining the doors and windows of Traquair House, and questioning the house keeper as to the possibility of getting in and to the house contents. The constable was suspicious and had them followed to their hotel. Using photos of suffragettes published in the ‘Police Gazette’, the women were identified and later detained. p1

Report by Robert Dickson, Deputy Chief Constable, Peebles. Describes the arrest of Margaret Morrison alias Ethel Moorhead and Miss Stewart in Peebles, 17^thFebruary 1914. Both women were seen examining the doors and windows of Traquair House, and questioning the house keeper as to the possibility of getting in and to the house contents. The constable was suspicious and had them followed to their hotel. Using photos of suffragettes published in the ‘Police Gazette’, the women were identified and later detained. p2

Telegraph requesting result of identification of prisoner in Edinburgh prison by Perth witnesses, 20^thFebruary 1914.

Letter from Henry Hay, medical officer, to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 19^thFebruary 1914. Margaret Morrison appears to be in good health. She refused to be examined although says she is very weak.

Newspaper clipping from The Scotsman, 20^thFebruary 1914. Headline reads ‘The Arrest of the Suffragists at Peebles.’. Details Ethel Moorhead and her companion’s detainment in Peebles after being identified by a member of the police. She had been released from prison under license after hunger-striking and had failed to present herself upon expiry of the license.

Letter from D. Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commission to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 19^thFebruary 1914. States that Margaret Morrison has been allowed to wear her own clothing in Edinburgh Prison but that in view of her previous history she is not being granted any further privileges in terms of the Special Rule for suffragette prisoners.

Copy of report by the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 19^thFebruary 1914. States that Margaret Morrison was admitted to the prison on the 18^thFebruary 1914 and that she refuses to answer any questions or give up her ‘private clothing’. As such, the Governor has allowed her to retain her own clothing.

Letter from the Under Secretary for Scotland to the Prison Commission, 18^thFebruary 1914. Margaret Morrison was in the custody of Police at Peebles and should be removed to Edinburgh Prison. Notes that she has now been received at Edinburgh Prison and has refused food.

Prison Commission minute, 18^th– 19^thFebruary 1914. Reports recapture of Margaret Morrison by Peebles Police and arrangements for her to be held at Edinburgh Prison. Notes that the police in Dunblane have charges against her. p1

Prison Commission minute, 18^th– 19^thFebruary 1914. Reports recapture of Margaret Morrison by Peebles Police and arrangements for her to be held at Edinburgh Prison. Notes that the police in Dunblane have charges against her. p2

Note stating that the Secretary for Scotland decided not to re-arrest Dorothea Lynas or Smith, but to remit the remainder of her sentence, 12th August 1914.

Note written by D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners requesting a list of ‘mice’ now at liberty, 27^thand 29^thDecember 1913. On the back of the note a request is also made for descriptions of these women, 30^thDecember 1913. List was sent but not included in this file. p1

Note written by D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners requesting a list of ‘mice’ now at liberty, 27^thand 29^thDecember 1913. On the back of the note a request is also made for descriptions of these women, 30^thDecember 1913. List was sent but not included in this file. p2

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office, the Lord Advocate's Department and the Prison Commission, 12th November 1913 to 3^rd December 1913. Discussion of powers of police to enter and search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners. Notes opinion that a warrant is necessary, and that it is the duty of the police to obtain a warrant. p1

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office, the Lord Advocate's Department and the Prison Commission, 12th November 1913 to 3^rd December 1913. Discussion of powers of police to enter and search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners. Notes opinion that a warrant is necessary, and that it is the duty of the police to obtain a warrant. p2

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office, the Lord Advocate's Department and the Prison Commission, 12th November 1913 to 3^rd December 1913. Discussion of powers of police to enter and search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners. Notes opinion that a warrant is necessary, and that it is the duty of the police to obtain a warrant. p3

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office, the Lord Advocate's Department and the Prison Commission, 12th November 1913 to 3^rd December 1913. Discussion of powers of police to enter and search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners. Notes opinion that a warrant is necessary, and that it is the duty of the police to obtain a warrant. p4

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office, the Lord Advocate's Department and the Prison Commission, 12th November 1913 to 3^rd December 1913. Discussion of powers of police to enter and search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners. Notes opinion that a warrant is necessary, and that it is the duty of the police to obtain a warrant. p5

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office, the Lord Advocate's Department and the Prison Commission, 12th November 1913 to 3^rd December 1913. Discussion of powers of police to enter and search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners. Notes opinion that a warrant is necessary, and that it is the duty of the police to obtain a warrant. p6

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office, the Lord Advocate's Department and the Prison Commission, 12th November 1913 to 3^rd December 1913. Discussion of powers of police to enter and search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners. Notes opinion that a warrant is necessary, and that it is the duty of the police to obtain a warrant. p7

A Letter marked ‘confidential’ from J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable, Glasgow Police to Prison Commissioners, 24^th November 1913. It is believed Dorothea Lynas or Smith has left her house at 13 Broompark Drive in a motor car with some visitors.

Newspaper cutting from the 'Daily Record and Mail', 20^thNovember 1913. Article entitled 'Tricking the Police' describes how Mrs Smith escaped from her house whilst under police surveillance. The news cutting is attached to minute paper with handwritten notes indicating that the article is for the information of the Commissioners.

Letter from Reverend William Chalmers Smith to Mr Buglass, the Governor of Duke Street Prison, dated 6^thNovember 1913. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter from Reverend William Chalmers Smith to Mr Buglass, the Governor of Duke Street Prison, dated 6^thNovember 1913. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter from J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable, Glasgow Police to Prison Commissioners, 11th November 1913. Procurators have declined to move for Warrants against Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith.

Draft letter to J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable, Glasgow, from Police Commissioners. undated. Instructs a warrant should be applied and obtained for the arrest of Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith.

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office, the Lord Advocate's Department and the Prison Commission, 29^thOctober – 4^th November 1913. Discussion of powers of police to enter and search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners. Notes opinion that a warrant is necessary. p1

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office, the Lord Advocate's Department and the Prison Commission, 29^thOctober – 4^th November 1913. Discussion of powers of police to enter and search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners. Notes opinion that a warrant is necessary. p2

Handwritten minute dated 3^rd November 1913. States ‘Governor might communicate with her husband that if reason of non-return is on account of health she might apply for extension on medical grounds’.

Letter from the Chief Constable, City of Glasgow Police to the Prison Commissioners, 1^st November 1913. States that Margaret Morrison's whereabouts are unknown and that Dorothea Lynas or Smith is believed to be in her home, which is under constant police surveillance. Reports that Mrs Smith is said to be pregnant. Signed by Chief Constable J. V. Stevenson. p1

Letter from the Chief Constable, City of Glasgow Police to the Prison Commissioners, 1^st November 1913. States that Margaret Morrison's whereabouts are unknown and that Dorothea Lynas or Smith is believed to be in her home, which is under constant police surveillance. Reports that Mrs Smith is said to be pregnant. Signed by Chief Constable J. V. Stevenson. p2

Letter from the Prison Commission for Scotland to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 29^thOctober 1913. States that Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith, who were temporarily discharged from Duke Street Prison, Glasgow, on 20^thOctober, have failed to return to prison at 3pm on the 27^thOctober 1913 when their license period had expired. The Prisoner Commissioners have spoken to the Chief Constable in Glasgow, requesting he take the necessary steps to apprehend these women.

Draft letter from the Prison Commission to the Under Secretary for Scotland, 28^thOctober 1913. Requests opinion from Secretary for Scotland about powers of police to search premises for temporarily discharged prisoners who have not returned on the expiry of their licence period.

Letter from J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable Glasgow to Prison Commissioners, 30^thOctober 1913. Unable to say how the terms of the confidential letter of 27^thOctober got into the hands of the press.

Two newspaper clippings. One from the Glasgow Herald titled ‘The Glasgow Suffragists’, dated 29^thOctober 1913. Reports that Mrs Dorothea Smith and Miss Margaret Morrison were released from prison under the Cat and Mouse Act. The second from the Edinburgh Evening Dispatch dated 28^thOctober 1913. Headline reads ‘The Glasgow Suffragettes. Order for Re-arrest’.

Report from the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 20^thOctober 1913. Notes temporary discharge of Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith at 3.30 pm that day. p1

Report from the Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 20^thOctober 1913. Notes temporary discharge of Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith at 3.30 pm that day. p2

Letter from J. V. Stevenson, Chief Constable Glasgow to Prison Commissioners, 28^thOctober 1913. In receipt of letter of 27^thOctober regarding Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith which has his attention.

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office and the Prison Commission, 16^th– 23^rd October 1913. Discussion of the treatment of Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith in prison and the issue of re-arresting them if they fail to return after temporary discharge. p1

Minutes of communication between the Scottish Office and the Prison Commission, 16^th– 23^rd October 1913. Discussion of the treatment of Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith in prison and the issue of re-arresting them if they fail to return after temporary discharge. p2

Copy letter from Walter G. Hepburne Scott, the Master of Polwarth, Chairman of the Prison Commission to Mr Dodds, Scottish Office, 16^thOctober 1913. Expresses opinion that suffragettes released early due to hunger striking should be kept under observation by the police so that they can be rearrested when licence expires. "It makes the administration of justice a farce if after receiving a long sentence a prisoner gets off with a few days of actual imprisonment." Notes instructions that artificial feeding is not to be used without the sanction of the Secretary for Scotland. p1

Copy letter from Walter G. Hepburne Scott, the Master of Polwarth, Chairman of the Prison Commission to Mr Dodds, Scottish Office, 16^thOctober 1913. Expresses opinion that suffragettes released early due to hunger striking should be kept under observation by the police so that they can be rearrested when licence expires. "It makes the administration of justice a farce if after receiving a long sentence a prisoner gets off with a few days of actual imprisonment." Notes instructions that artificial feeding is not to be used without the sanction of the Secretary for Scotland. p2

Copy list of suffragist prisoners, May - October 1913. Provides name, age, court, date, sentence, prison, and details of temporary discharge, with comments.

Letter from the Prison Commissioners to the Governor of Duke Street Prison, 20^thOctober 1913. Encloses temporary discharge notices for Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith. They are to return to prison by 3 o’clock on 27^thOctober.

A copy of the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act, 1913 for Dorothea Lynas or Smith. The notice is to be given to the prisoner and contains the conditions of her release.

A copy of the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act, 1913 for Margaret Morrison. The notice is to be given to the prisoner and contains the conditions of her release.

Report from Dr McWalter, Medical Officer to the Governor of Duke Street Prison, 19^thOctober 1913. States that Margaret Morrison shows considerable physical enfeeblement, that Dorothea Smith is also weak, and that early liberation for both prisoners is urgently called for.

Report from Dr McWalter to the Governor, Duke Street Prison, 19^thOctober 1913. Describes physical condition of Margaret Morrison, who has suffered a fainting fit and who declares that she is seriously ill.

Statement by Dr McWalter and Dr Sinclair recommending release for Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Smith due to their enfeebled physical condition, 19^thOctober 1913.

Letter from James Devon to Mr Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners, 16^thOctober 1913. Called at Glasgow Evening News Office and asked for a print from the negative from which the process block used in printing the enclosure was made. It will be sent and requests receipt.

Telegraph from George Street, Glasgow to the Prison Commissioners, 17^thOctober 1913. “Please arrange newspapers books visits letters for suffragette prisoners in Duke Street”.

Newspaper cutting from unidentified newspaper, undated. Contains a photograph of Miss Morrison and Mrs Smith, and photograph of the Rev W. Chalmers Smith, Mrs Smith's husband.

Report from W. B. Buglass, Governor of Duke Street Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 16^thOctober 1913. Notes readmission of Dorothea Lynas or Smith and Margaret Morrison under sentence, and that privileges under the Rule dated 29^thJuly 1910 are to be granted to Smith.

Newspaper cutting from 'The Glasgow Herald', 16^thOctober 1913. Article entitled 'Riotous Scene in Glasgow Court' describes the proceedings in the trial at the High Court, Glasgow of Margaret Morrison (Ethel Moorhead) and Dorothea Lynas and Smith.

Letter from Mr Sinart, Crown Office, Edinburgh to the Secretary, Prison Commission, 7^thOctober 1913. Encloses copy of indictment against Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith (not included).

Minutes between the Governor of Dundee and Prison Commissioners, October 1913. Discussion relating to female wardresses watching over suffragette prisoners.

Letter from John C. Christie, North British Railway Company, to Prison Commissioners, 13th August 1913. Has received their letter of 8^thAugust which has his special attention.

Prison Commissioners note asking for an early reply relating to parcel sent to Duke Street Prison.

Postcard from North British Railway Company to D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners, 1^st August 1913. A response to Crombie’s letter of 30^thJuly addressed to ‘Governor of H.M. Prison Duke Street Glasgow’. The response notes that the matter has been referred to Mr Christie, District Superintendent who will reply in due course. p1

Postcard from North British Railway Company to D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners, 1^st August 1913. A response to Crombie’s letter of 30^thJuly addressed to ‘Governor of H.M. Prison Duke Street Glasgow’. The response notes that the matter has been referred to Mr Christie, District Superintendent who will reply in due course. p2

Indictment against Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith for the crime of house breaking with intent to set fire to property, October 1913. High Court, Glasgow. Includes a summary of the crime, a list of productions and a list of witnesses. p1

Indictment against Margaret Morrison and Dorothea Lynas or Smith for the crime of house breaking with intent to set fire to property, October 1913. High Court, Glasgow. Includes a summary of the crime, a list of productions and a list of witnesses. p2

Letter from Thomas R. Fraser to D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners, 19^thFebruary 1914. Asks if Dr Dunlop can see the suffragette. He will try to get an opportunity but Dr Dunlop should visit in the meantime and satisfy himself with her condition.

Note written on Prison Commissioners for Scotland paper. States Margaret Morrison has been liberated on licence on 20^thOctober 1913. To return 27^thOctober 1913.

Note recording the Secretary for Scotland's decision not to re-arrest Margaret Morrison but to remit the remainder of her sentence, 12th August 1914.

Letter from Catherine Blair to Dr James Devon dated 26^thFebruary 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter from Catherine Blair to Dr James Devon dated 26^thFebruary 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter from Catherine Blair to Dr James Devon dated 26^thFebruary 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Newspaper clipping from an unknown newspaper, no date. Headline reads ‘About A Hunger Strike. Suffragettes ‘interview’ the medical police commissioner.’ The article transcribes the interview where the suffragettes ask the medical police commissioner if the prisoner is being force fed, if he acknowledges there is a risk to force feeding and that, even if the woman is force fed, it will not ensure she serves her full sentence.

Four newspaper clippings. One from The Scotsman, 25^th February 1914, headline ‘Votes for Women’. References Ethel Moorhead and encourages men and women to ‘come in your thousands and protest against the torture of suffragist prisoners in Scotland’.

One from the Edinburgh Evening News, 25^th February 1914. Headline reads ‘The Militants and the Prison Commission. Forcing Feeding in Calton.’. Reports on the conversation between a deputation of two members of the Women’s Social and Political Union with the Medical Police Commissioner and Secretary.

Two from Edinburgh Evening Dispatch, 25^th February 1914. Headline reads ‘Revenge on Prison Commissioners. Edinburgh Suffragettes’ Latest “Outrage.”’. Reports on one of the windows of the front office of the Scottish Prison Commissioners being smashed. Second Headline reads “Edinburgh Suffragette Released. Miss Moorhead Suffering from Pneumonia.”. Reports on Moorhead’s condition, noting that her release appears to be due to food entering her lungs during improper ‘feeding’.

Telegraph to Prison Commissioners, 27^thFebruary 1914. “Please return Scottish Office File …containing medical report on Margaret Morrison...”

Telegraph to D. Crombie, Prison Commission, 27^thFebruary 1914. Requests Office File is returned today as Secretary requires it Saturday forenoon.

Copy instructions to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison from James Devon. Details the treatment of Margaret Morrison, alias Ethel Moorhead, from her admission to liberation from prison, 26^thFebruary 1914. p1

Copy instructions to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison from James Devon. Details the treatment of Margaret Morrison, alias Ethel Moorhead, from her admission to liberation from prison, 26^thFebruary 1914. p2

Copy instructions to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison from James Devon. Details the treatment of Margaret Morrison, alias Ethel Moorhead, from her admission to liberation from prison, 26^thFebruary 1914. p3

Copy instructions to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison from James Devon. Details the treatment of Margaret Morrison, alias Ethel Moorhead, from her admission to liberation from prison, 26^thFebruary 1914. p4

Telegraph to Edinburgh Prison from Under Secretary for Scotland, 26^thFebruary 1914. “Case of Morrison report received presume police warned to keep under special observation please send particulars as to behaviour supposed to have caused illness.”

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 25^th February 1914. States that Margaret Morrison was that day removed to the care of Dr Grace Cadell.

Report by H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, Edinburgh Prison, 25^th February 1914. States that Margaret Morrison's condition is worsening and that he has observed signs indicating pneumonia, and that on consultation with Sir Thomas Fraser it has been agreed to continue artificial feeding but that she should be discharged. Gives the opinion that the pneumonia is not associated with feeding but is caused by deliberate self-exposure to a chill.

Letter from Thomas R. Fraser to D Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. Agrees with Dr Devon’s instructions and suggests the term ‘artificial feeding’ be used, rather than ‘forcible feeding’. The latter implying a punishment or harsh measure, and the latter more accurately reflecting the process used in general hospitals. p1

Letter from Thomas R. Fraser to D Crombie, Secretary, Prison Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. Agrees with Dr Devon’s instructions and suggests the term ‘artificial feeding’ be used, rather than ‘forcible feeding’. The latter implying a punishment or harsh measure, and the latter more accurately reflecting the process used in general hospitals. p2

Copy instructions to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison from James Devon listing special arrangements that should be made for the treatment of Margaret Morrison, alias Ethel Moorhead, 24^th February 1914. p1

Copy instructions to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison from James Devon listing special arrangements that should be made for the treatment of Margaret Morrison, alias Ethel Moorhead, 24^th February 1914. p2

Copy instructions to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison from James Devon listing special arrangements that should be made for the treatment of Margaret Morrison, alias Ethel Moorhead, 24^th February 1914. p3

Memorandum by James Devon for the Chairman of the Prison Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. Describes meetings with suffragette supporters of Ethel Moorhead during which he acknowledges the risks of artificial feeding but argues that the method is justified in this case due to the high risk of re-offending. "She said that this meant that we were prepared to injure permanently a woman's health, to which I replied that for my part I was of opinion that if the woman's health could only be preserved by allowing her to set fire to other people's houses, we must with regret risk her health." States that he assumed full responsibility for the decision to artificially feed Ethel Moorhead. p1

Memorandum by James Devon for the Chairman of the Prison Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. Describes meetings with suffragette supporters of Ethel Moorhead during which he acknowledges the risks of artificial feeding but argues that the method is justified in this case due to the high risk of re-offending. "She said that this meant that we were prepared to injure permanently a woman's health, to which I replied that for my part I was of opinion that if the woman's health could only be preserved by allowing her to set fire to other people's houses, we must with regret risk her health." States that he assumed full responsibility for the decision to artificially feed Ethel Moorhead. p2

Memorandum by James Devon for the Chairman of the Prison Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. Describes meetings with suffragette supporters of Ethel Moorhead during which he acknowledges the risks of artificial feeding but argues that the method is justified in this case due to the high risk of re-offending. "She said that this meant that we were prepared to injure permanently a woman's health, to which I replied that for my part I was of opinion that if the woman's health could only be preserved by allowing her to set fire to other people's houses, we must with regret risk her health." States that he assumed full responsibility for the decision to artificially feed Ethel Moorhead. p3

Letter from D. Moyes, Detective Chief Constable, written on behalf of Roderick Ross, Chief Constable, Edinburgh to The Police Commissioners, 25^th February 1914. Chief Constable of Leith has been informed of Ethel Moorhead’s liberation and has notified Perthshire Police.

Draft letter to Under Secretary for Scotland from The Prison Commissioners, 25^th February 1914. Confirms Margaret Morrison was seen by four doctors, all of the opinion she should be liberated as soon as possible. She was discharged today and went to the house of Dr Grace Cadell, Leith Walk.

Telegraph from the Police Commission to Albyn, 25^th February 1914. States ‘Margaret Morrison reported suffering commencing pneumonia result of chill liberated today on licence till 9^thMarch letter follows.’

The back of the telegram to the Police Commission to Albyn, 25^th February 1914. Has the standard regulations for sending a telegram on Government service printed.

Letter from D. Moyes, Detective Chief Constable, written on behalf of Roderick Ross, Chief Constable, Edinburgh to Police Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. Encloses copy letter received from Superintendent Macpherson, Perthshire Constabulary. Believes that Ethel Moorhead alias Margaret Morrison will disappear once liberated and should be conveyed under Sheriff’s Warrant to Dunblane so that a declaration may be taken and bail fixed on the Perthshire charges. She should then be sent back to prison. The Superintendent agrees. Asks permission from Commissioners. p1

Letter from D. Moyes, Detective Chief Constable, written on behalf of Roderick Ross, Chief Constable, Edinburgh to Police Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. Encloses copy letter received from Superintendent Macpherson, Perthshire Constabulary. Believes that Ethel Moorhead alias Margaret Morrison will disappear once liberated and should be conveyed under Sheriff’s Warrant to Dunblane so that a declaration may be taken and bail fixed on the Perthshire charges. She should then be sent back to prison. The Superintendent agrees. Asks permission from Commissioners. p2

Copy letter from D. Macpherson, Superintendent, Perthshire Constabulary to the Chief Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, City Police, Edinburgh, 23^rd February 1914. States that he holds a warrant for the arrest of Ethel Moorhead and requests she be arrested if released from Edinburgh Prison.

Telephone message, 25^th February 1914. Sergeant Sangster asks if 150 uniformed policemen could be accommodated inside the prison walls for service in case needed during the planned suffragette demonstration which is to take place outside Edinburgh prison tonight. Secretary of Commissioners notes that prisoners were liberated at 1pm.

The order for Margaret Morrison’s temporary discharge under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-health) Act 1913, and the conditions for liberation, 25^th February 1914. p1

The order for Margaret Morrison’s temporary discharge under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-health) Act 1913, and the conditions for liberation, 25^th February 1914. p2

Letter from Dalgleish, Dobbie and Co, Edinburgh to The Secretary of the Prison Commission, 25^th February 1914. Acknowledges yesterday’s letter. Signed by Joseph Dobbie.

Letter from Dalgleish, Dobbie and Co., Edinburgh to The Secretary of the Prison Commission, 23^rd February 1914. As Ethel Moorhead’s solicitor Mr Joseph Dobbie requests to see her in connection with her business affairs. Secretary of Prison Commission states the interview is to be confined to business affairs only. p1

Letter from Dalgleish, Dobbie and Co., Edinburgh to The Secretary of the Prison Commission, 23^rd February 1914. As Ethel Moorhead’s solicitor Mr Joseph Dobbie requests to see her in connection with her business affairs. Secretary of Prison Commission states the interview is to be confined to business affairs only. p2

Complaint by Ethel Moorhead to Prison Commissioners, 19^thFebruary 1914. A transcription of the complaint is available here.

Complaint by Ethel Moorhead to Prison Commissioners, 19^thFebruary 1914. A transcription of the complaint is available here.

Report by the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to Prison Commissioners, 23^rd February 1914. Margaret Morrison has made a request to telephone or wire Mr McLean, solicitor to visit and see her. When told the request would be referred to Commissioners she asked to write to them herself. Her conduct is not good and she refuses food.

Report by the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to Prison Commissioners, 19^thFebruary 1914. Margaret Morrison is refusing all food and behaves in a very rude manner. She will give a good deal of trouble. On the back a number of comments are noted, including a request to inform the prisoner that the Commissioners have received her letter, but do not see a way to grant her requests. p1

Report by the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to Prison Commissioners, 19^thFebruary 1914. Margaret Morrison is refusing all food and behaves in a very rude manner. She will give a good deal of trouble. On the back a number of comments are noted, including a request to inform the prisoner that the Commissioners have received her letter, but do not see a way to grant her requests. p2

Letter from Ethel Moorhead to Prison Commissioners, 22^nd February 1914. Asks that her solicitor Mr Dobbie be allowed to visit her so she can write her will.

Note on H.M. Prisons, Scotland headed paper on Ethel Moorhead’s, alias Margaret Morrison, request to see her lawyer to make her will. Prison Commissioners agree he may see her on the subject of her will. 23^rd February 1914.

Copy report by James C. Dunlop for the Prison Commissioners, 21^st February 1914. Describes the feeding of Margaret Morrison by stomach tube in Edinburgh Prison that day. p1

Copy report by James C. Dunlop for the Prison Commissioners, 21^st February 1914. Describes the feeding of Margaret Morrison by stomach tube in Edinburgh Prison that day. p2

Telegraph to Edinburgh Prison from Under Secretary for Scotland, 20^thFebruary 1914. Secretary for Scotland sanctions course proposed on Sir Thomas Fraser’s recommendation.

Letter from Governor of Edinburgh Prison to Prison Commissioners, 19^thFebruary 1914. Margaret Morrison was admitted to Edinburgh Prison 18^thFebruary. Declines to answer any questions or allow her private clothing to be removed. She has been allowed to keep her clothing and approval is requested. Commissioner approves and notes that while in Duke Street prison 15^th to 20^thOctober 1913 she was not treated as a civil prisoner except that she was not required to wear prison clothing.

Front and back of a letter from Superintendent D. Macpherson, Perthshire Constabulary, Dunblane, to Prison Commissioners, 18^thFebruary 1914. Reports the Procurator Fiscal is intending to send two witnesses to Calton Prison on 20^thFebruary to view Ethel Moorhead for purposes of identification in relation to the charge of fire raising against her. p1

Front and back of a letter from Superintendent D. Macpherson, Perthshire Constabulary, Dunblane, to Prison Commissioners, 18^thFebruary 1914. Reports the Procurator Fiscal is intending to send two witnesses to Calton Prison on 20^thFebruary to view Ethel Moorhead for purposes of identification in relation to the charge of fire raising against her. p2

Copy of letter written by Prison Commissioners to Secretary for Scotland, 20^thFebruary 1914. Confirms that Margaret Morrison is refusing food. Sir Thomas Fraser recommends she is artificially fed. Requests Secretary for Scotland’s approval.

Copy of letter from Prison Commissioners to Secretary for Scotland, 20^thFebruary 1914. Confirm that two Perthshire witnesses at once identified Ethel Moorhead as the woman who had been staying in the hotel where they were both servants.

Letter from Mr Dodds, Scottish Office to Mr Crombie, Prison Commission, 20^thFebruary 1914. States that the Secretary for Scotland sanctions action proposed by Sir Thomas Fraser.

Note stating ‘papers brought back by Chairman to whom they had been sent in London’ (Margaret Morrison)

Letter from E. M. Renny, Dundee, to Dr Devon, 24^th March 1914. ‘The account of Miss Moorhead’s experiences is a present, and will be a permanent, blot on the record of so many fights for liberty in which Scotland has hitherto borne a noble part. That it should be the turn of Scotsmen to act the oppressor, and that Scotch medical men, whose standard has always been considered so high, should degrade their profession, are facts which cause grief and horror to those who sincerely love and admire the name of Scotland. I am yours truly, E. M. Renny’. p1

Letter from E. M. Renny, Dundee, to Dr Devon, 24^th March 1914. ‘The account of Miss Moorhead’s experiences is a present, and will be a permanent, blot on the record of so many fights for liberty in which Scotland has hitherto borne a noble part. That it should be the turn of Scotsmen to act the oppressor, and that Scotch medical men, whose standard has always been considered so high, should degrade their profession, are facts which cause grief and horror to those who sincerely love and admire the name of Scotland. I am yours truly, E. M. Renny’. p2

Precognition of James Devon, Glasgow, 16^thMarch 1914. Describes being attacked by a suffragist who hit him in the face with a whip. He declined to charge her as he believed she sought notoriety and was ‘too busy to waste time in prosecuting a daft woman.’ p1

Precognition of James Devon, Glasgow, 16^thMarch 1914. Describes being attacked by a suffragist who hit him in the face with a whip. He declined to charge her as he believed she sought notoriety and was ‘too busy to waste time in prosecuting a daft woman.’ p2

Newspaper clipping from The Edinburgh Evening Dispatch, 17^thMarch 1914. Headline reads ‘Glasgow Prison Door Scene. The Suffragette’s Attack on Dr Devon.’

Reports on an attack against Mr Devon outside Duke Street Prison. While attempting to visit he was approached by a Miss Jean Lambie who struck him with a whip. Dr Devon declined to prosecute, and it is recorded that Miss Lambie attacked him as the party responsible for introducing forcible feeding into Scottish prisons.

Letter from Chief Constable, Leith to Prison Commission for Scotland, 16^thMarch 1914. Acknowledges receipt of their letter of 13th March and encloses copy of Circular posted to all Police Forces in Scotland.

Circular describing Margaret Morrison, wanted for failing to return to Edinburgh Prison on 9^thMarch 1914. Believed to have left Dr Grace Cadell’s house 10^thMarch in a car. Wanted for setting fire to a mansion house in Comrie.

Letter from Chief Inspector, New Scotland Yard, to Prison Commissioners, 14^th March 1914. Acknowledging communication of 13th March.

Letter from Chief Constable, Leith Police Department to Prison Commissioners, 12th March 1914. Acknowledges letter of 11th March. Has no doubt Morrison left Dr Cadell’s house on evening of 10th.

Report by Edwards Jeffries, Inspector, 11th March 1914. Describes supervision operation of Ethel Moorhead whilst in Dr Grace Cadell’s home. p1

Report by Edwards Jeffries, Inspector, 11th March 1914. Describes supervision operation of Ethel Moorhead whilst in Dr Grace Cadell’s home. p2

Letter from Chief Constable of Leith Police Department to Prison Commissioners, 12th March 1914. Reports Inspector Edward Jeffries and Detective George Peebles searched the house of Dr Grace Cadell but failed to find Margaret Morrison there. Returns photograph lent to the officers.

Letter from James Dunlop to Prison Commissioners, 11th March 1914. Reports he called at the house of Dr Grace Cadell to look for Ethel Moorhead but the servants feigned ignorance about her movements and she was not found.

Note from Alex Neill, Edinburgh to Prison Commissioners, 5^th March 1914. Acknowledges receipt of order for £4 4 shillings in payment for fees.

Enveloped addressed to Dr Devon, Medical Commissioners, Rutland Square. Post stamp states ‘Edinburgh, 4.15pm, [March] 4 14’.

Letter to Dr James Devon from Elizabeth Gauld, dated 24^th February 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter to Dr James Devon from Elizabeth Gauld, dated 24^th February 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter to Dr James Devon from Elizabeth Gauld, dated 24^th February 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter to Dr James Devon from Elizabeth Gauld, dated 24^th February 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter from Chief Constable of Leith Prison Department to Prison Commission, 3^rd March 1914. Will apply for a warrant if Margaret Morrison fails to return to prison on terms of her temporary liberation. Dr Cadell admitted Morrison was in her house but has refused to let officers see her. Officers are detailed to watch the house day and night.

Letter from Dr G. Robertson, Edinburgh to Mr Crombie, Secretary of the Prison Commission, 26^thFebruary 1914. Dr Neill will be satisfied with a fee of four guineas for the four days he was on attendance upon Margaret Morrison. ‘You have had a difficult task in sustaining Miss Morrison’s strength and health as she was obviously determined to become ill is possible… I also have little doubt that she exposed herself to the inclemency of weather with the object of getting a chill.’

Note from Secretary of Prison Commissioners to the Chairman, 26^thFebruary 1914. He has sent papers for his perusal.

Note from Secretary of Prison Commissioners to the Commissioners, 10^thMarch 1914. Dr Cadell has so far made no reply to Commissioners letter of 7th.

Memoranda from D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners to Sir Thomas R Fraser, Medical Adviser, 6^thMarch 1914. Reports extension of licence for Margaret Morrison which expires 9^thMarch. Sir Thomas advises a detailed medical statement of her condition should be made.

Letter from D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners, to Dr Grace Cadell, 7^thMarch 1914. Prison Commissioners will consider extension of licence granted to Margaret Morrison on condition of receiving detailed medical statement of her condition and an expression of her opinion of the duration of the disability.

Copy of the terms of Margaret Morrison’s temporary liberation under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act 1913. p1

Copy of the terms of Margaret Morrison’s temporary liberation under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act 1913. p2

Front and back of letter from Grace Cadell to Dr Hay, 4^th March 1914. Requests that Miss Moorhead's licence be extended due to her condition. Annotated by the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to state that Dr Cadell is an advanced suffragette. p1

Front and back of letter from Grace Cadell to Dr Hay, 4^th March 1914. Requests that Miss Moorhead's licence be extended due to her condition. Annotated by the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to state that Dr Cadell is an advanced suffragette. p2

Memoranda from D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners to Sir Thomas Fraser, 25^th February 1914. Request a report in the case of Margaret Morrison, liberated today at 1pm. Sir Thomas replied that she was ‘moderately feverish…the tongue was dry and covered with a brownish grey fur…tenderness to her umbilical region…moderate enlargement of liver… the prisoner was suffering from gastric catarrh and rheumatism of the muscles…’ p1

Memoranda from D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners to Sir Thomas Fraser, 25^th February 1914. Request a report in the case of Margaret Morrison, liberated today at 1pm. Sir Thomas replied that she was ‘moderately feverish…the tongue was dry and covered with a brownish grey fur…tenderness to her umbilical region…moderate enlargement of liver… the prisoner was suffering from gastric catarrh and rheumatism of the muscles…’ p2

Report by H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, Edinburgh Prison, 25^th February 1914. States that Margaret Morrison's condition is worsening and that he has observed signs indicating pneumonia, and that on consultation with Sir Thomas Fraser it has been agreed to continue artificial feeding but that she should be discharged. Gives the opinion that the pneumonia is not associated with feeding but is caused by deliberate self-exposure to a chill.

Newspaper clipping from The Scotsman, 11th March 1914. Headline reads ‘Disturbance at a Glasgow Meeting. Dr Devon Interrupted.’ Reports on several interruptions made by suffragettes during a talk given at the Sydney Street United Free Church Hall on “The Community and the Criminal” by Dr Devon.

Secretary for Scotland's answer to parliamentary question concerning allegations of ill-treatment of Ethel Moorhead, 9^thMarch 1914.

Newspaper cutting from the Edinburgh 'Evening Dispatch', 10^thMarch 1914, attached to the Secretary for Scotland’s answer to parliamentary question concerning allegations of ill-treatment of Ethel Moorhead (9^thMarch 1914). Headline reads ‘Ethel Moorhead’s Record. Calton Jail Ongoings'. Reports on a question raised in the House of Commons by Mr Barnes to the Secretary for Scotland; Mr Barnes asks if the Secretary is aware of the treatment of Miss Moorhead while in Calton Jail and if he would make a statement on the matter. The statement and information about Ethel Moorhead are included.

Draft telegram from the Prison Commission to Scottish Office, 9^thMarch 1914. States that Prison Commissioners have received no allegations of ill-treatment of Morrison but allegations have appeared in a statement published in the Edinburgh 'Evening Dispatch'. Refutes these allegations. Annotated with corrections.

Extract of parliamentary question concerning allegations of ill-treatment of Ethel Moorhead in Edinburgh Prison, annotated by Scottish Office staff with request for further information from the Prison Commissioners, 9^thMarch 1914.

Note from Prison Commissioners to Dr Devon, 14^th March 1914. Understood that on Saturday morning when prisoner Margaret Morrison was first fed there were Drs Robertson, Dunlop and Hay. Asks for confirmation.

Letter from William Harvey, Prison Commissioners, to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 9^thMarch 1914. Enclose questions arising from the statement in the Evening Dispatch of 5^th March said to have been dictated by Margaret Morrison. The Governor confirmed that Doctors Robertson, Dunlop and Neill were present at the feeding of Margaret Morrison. Dr Hay was in the prison but not at the feeding. p1

Letter from William Harvey, Prison Commissioners, to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 9^thMarch 1914. Enclose questions arising from the statement in the Evening Dispatch of 5^th March said to have been dictated by Margaret Morrison. The Governor confirmed that Doctors Robertson, Dunlop and Neill were present at the feeding of Margaret Morrison. Dr Hay was in the prison but not at the feeding. p2

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 9^thMarch 1914. Provides answers to the Commissioners' questions about the treatment of Margaret Morrison. p1

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 9^thMarch 1914. Provides answers to the Commissioners' questions about the treatment of Margaret Morrison. p2

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 9^thMarch 1914. Provides answers to the Commissioners' questions about the treatment of Margaret Morrison. p3

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 9^thMarch 1914. Provides answers to the Commissioners' questions about the treatment of Margaret Morrison. p4

Questions submitted by the Prison Commissioners concerning the feeding of Margaret Morrison. p1

Questions submitted by the Prison Commissioners concerning the feeding of Margaret Morrison. p2

Newspaper clipping. Edinburgh Evening Dispatch, 5^th March 1914. Headline reads ‘Forcible Feeding. Treatment of Hunger-Striker in Calton Jail. Suffragette’s Remarkable Story.’ Includes a statement by Ethel Moorhead of her experience of force feeding.

Letter from D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners to The Governor of Peterhead Prison, 5^th March 1914. Request he hand to Dr Ferguson Watson the enclosed copy of the Edinburgh Evening Dispatch of this date and ask for his observations on the article entitled ‘Forcible Feeding – Treatment of Hunger-strike in Calton Jail.’

Report by Dr H. Ferguson Watson to the Governor of Peterhead Prison, 6^thMarch 1914. He does not agree with the comments made by Ethel Moorhead in the article featured in Edinburgh Evening Dispatch. Includes his statement of events.

Newspaper clipping. Edinburgh Evening Dispatch, 5^th March 1914. Headline reads ‘Forcible Feeding. Treatment of Hunger-Striker in Calton Jail. Suffragette’s Remarkable Story.’ Includes a statement by Ethel Moorhead of her experience of force feeding.

Memorandum by Ja[me]s Devon for the Chairman [of the Prison Commissioners], 26^thFebruary 1914. Describes the treatment of Margaret Morrison in Edinburgh Prison from 18^th– 25^th February, 1914. States that friends of the prisoner attribute her pneumonia to forcible feeding, but disagrees. Acknowledges the risks involved in artificial feeding and discusses public opinion and the opinion of Margaret Morrison's supporters. States that he has publicly assumed full responsibility: "I have given them to believe that I am personally responsible for the forcible feeding of Miss Morrison, and I have done this because I believed it would be an advantage to fix their attention on somebody. It does not increase the risk to me and it may diminish that of the others. I find there are a number of people quite willing to help who are a little nervous as to consequences, and my plan may help to give them confidence. My personal view is that the risk is very slight and I have been far too frequently threatened by lunatics in and out of prison to worry about this lot." p1

Memorandum by Ja[me]s Devon for the Chairman [of the Prison Commissioners], 26^thFebruary 1914. Describes the treatment of Margaret Morrison in Edinburgh Prison from 18^th– 25^th February, 1914. States that friends of the prisoner attribute her pneumonia to forcible feeding, but disagrees. Acknowledges the risks involved in artificial feeding and discusses public opinion and the opinion of Margaret Morrison's supporters. States that he has publicly assumed full responsibility: "I have given them to believe that I am personally responsible for the forcible feeding of Miss Morrison, and I have done this because I believed it would be an advantage to fix their attention on somebody. It does not increase the risk to me and it may diminish that of the others. I find there are a number of people quite willing to help who are a little nervous as to consequences, and my plan may help to give them confidence. My personal view is that the risk is very slight and I have been far too frequently threatened by lunatics in and out of prison to worry about this lot." p2

Memorandum by Ja[me]s Devon for the Chairman [of the Prison Commissioners], 26^thFebruary 1914. Describes the treatment of Margaret Morrison in Edinburgh Prison from 18^th– 25^th February, 1914. States that friends of the prisoner attribute her pneumonia to forcible feeding, but disagrees. Acknowledges the risks involved in artificial feeding and discusses public opinion and the opinion of Margaret Morrison's supporters. States that he has publicly assumed full responsibility: "I have given them to believe that I am personally responsible for the forcible feeding of Miss Morrison, and I have done this because I believed it would be an advantage to fix their attention on somebody. It does not increase the risk to me and it may diminish that of the others. I find there are a number of people quite willing to help who are a little nervous as to consequences, and my plan may help to give them confidence. My personal view is that the risk is very slight and I have been far too frequently threatened by lunatics in and out of prison to worry about this lot." p3

Memorandum by Ja[me]s Devon for the Chairman [of the Prison Commissioners], 26^thFebruary 1914. Describes the treatment of Margaret Morrison in Edinburgh Prison from 18^th– 25^th February, 1914. States that friends of the prisoner attribute her pneumonia to forcible feeding, but disagrees. Acknowledges the risks involved in artificial feeding and discusses public opinion and the opinion of Margaret Morrison's supporters. States that he has publicly assumed full responsibility: "I have given them to believe that I am personally responsible for the forcible feeding of Miss Morrison, and I have done this because I believed it would be an advantage to fix their attention on somebody. It does not increase the risk to me and it may diminish that of the others. I find there are a number of people quite willing to help who are a little nervous as to consequences, and my plan may help to give them confidence. My personal view is that the risk is very slight and I have been far too frequently threatened by lunatics in and out of prison to worry about this lot." p4

Copy report by Dr James Devon, 26^thFebruary 1914. States that Margaret Morrison is currently residing in Leith, and the Chief Constable there has been informed and warned to keep a special observation on the house where she is residing. Reports that Morrison is wanted by Perthshire Police, and that a copy of the report by the Commissioners’ Medical Adviser, Sir Thomas Fraser, detailing his examination of Margaret Morrison is enclosed. In the medial report Sir Thomas Fraser notes the prisoner’s behaviour, including breaking cell windows and walking in her cell at night, ‘thinly clad with bare feet and refusing to dress properly during the day’. Her illness is attributed to this behaviour. p1

Copy report by Dr James Devon, 26^thFebruary 1914. States that Margaret Morrison is currently residing in Leith, and the Chief Constable there has been informed and warned to keep a special observation on the house where she is residing. Reports that Morrison is wanted by Perthshire Police, and that a copy of the report by the Commissioners’ Medical Adviser, Sir Thomas Fraser, detailing his examination of Margaret Morrison is enclosed. In the medial report Sir Thomas Fraser notes the prisoner’s behaviour, including breaking cell windows and walking in her cell at night, ‘thinly clad with bare feet and refusing to dress properly during the day’. Her illness is attributed to this behaviour. p2

Copy minute of 25^th February 1914 by Medical Adviser, Thomas R. Fraser, to the Prison Commission. Details the poor health of Ethel Moorhead and recommends her temporary liberation.

Copy of report by Dr James Devon to The Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 24^th February 1914. Details special arrangements that should apply to Margaret Morrison. These arrangements include: Morrison being placed in the care of Dr H. Ferguson; having an officer in attendance at all times to prevent Morrison injuring herself or prison property; daily reports from Dr. H. Ferguson to the Prisoner Commissioners on Morrison’s treatment and some restrictions on Morrison’s ability to correspond and receive visitors. p1

Copy of report by Dr James Devon to The Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 24^th February 1914. Details special arrangements that should apply to Margaret Morrison. These arrangements include: Morrison being placed in the care of Dr H. Ferguson; having an officer in attendance at all times to prevent Morrison injuring herself or prison property; daily reports from Dr. H. Ferguson to the Prisoner Commissioners on Morrison’s treatment and some restrictions on Morrison’s ability to correspond and receive visitors. p2

Copy of report by Dr James Devon to The Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 24^th February 1914. Details special arrangements that should apply to Margaret Morrison. These arrangements include: Morrison being placed in the care of Dr H. Ferguson; having an officer in attendance at all times to prevent Morrison injuring herself or prison property; daily reports from Dr. H. Ferguson to the Prisoner Commissioners on Morrison’s treatment and some restrictions on Morrison’s ability to correspond and receive visitors. p3

Report by Dr James Devon to Chairman of the Prison Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. The report provides details of a visit to his house by Miss Allan, who sought information on, and the liberation of Ethel Moorhead. Devon admitted that Moorhead was being force fed and that she had refused food. In the report Devon notes that he assumed the entire responsibility for the forcible feeding of Moorhead, and conveying to Miss Allan that he held a sincere belief it was necessary. p1

Report by Dr James Devon to Chairman of the Prison Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. The report provides details of a visit to his house by Miss Allan, who sought information on, and the liberation of Ethel Moorhead. Devon admitted that Moorhead was being force fed and that she had refused food. In the report Devon notes that he assumed the entire responsibility for the forcible feeding of Moorhead, and conveying to Miss Allan that he held a sincere belief it was necessary. p2

Report by Dr James Devon to Chairman of the Prison Commissioners, 24^th February 1914. The report provides details of a visit to his house by Miss Allan, who sought information on, and the liberation of Ethel Moorhead. Devon admitted that Moorhead was being force fed and that she had refused food. In the report Devon notes that he assumed the entire responsibility for the forcible feeding of Moorhead, and conveying to Miss Allan that he held a sincere belief it was necessary. p3

Letter from D. Crombie, Secretary of Prison Commissioners to Secretary for Scotland, 21^st February 1914. Acknowledges Secretary for Scotland’s sanction to artificially feed Margaret Morrison. Confirms she was fed by stomach tube ‘after absolutely refusing to break her fast, although everything possible was done to tempt her to take food.’

Copy letter from Dr James Dunlop to Prison Commissioners, 21^st February 1914. Reports that he was present when Margaret Morrison was fed by stomach tube and it was ‘administered without any serious hitch or great difficulty.’

Minutes between Secretary for Scotland Prison Commission relating to the temporary release of Margaret Morrison, 25^th – 27^thFebruary 1914.

Letter from Chief Constable of Leith Police Department to the Secretary of the Police Commissioners, 26^thFebruary 1914. Confirms a special watch is being kept day and night outside Dr Grace Cadell’s home where Margaret Morrison is currently living.