Malicious Mischief? Women’s Suffrage in Scotland

The Secretary for Scotland decided not to re-arrest Edith Hudson whether she had broken condition of licence or not, but to remit remainder of sentence

The Secretary for Scotland decided not to re-arrest Edith Hudson whether she had broken condition of licence or not, but to remit remainder of sentence

The Secretary for Scotland decided not to re-arrest Elizabeth Thomson whether she had broken condition of licence or not, but to remit remainder of sentence

Hand written note ‘for report by C.C. Edinburgh of 1 July, 1913 as to Arabella C Scott, Elizabeth Thomson and Edith Hudson. See papers relating solely to Arabella C Scott.’ Dated 25^th May 1914.

Note to the Secretary of Police Commissioners for Scotland to state that Leith Police telephoned to report that nothing had been heard of Edith Hudson so far. Dated 13^th June 1913.

Report stating that Police Commissioners have been informed that Elizabeth Thomson and Arabella Scott have left addresses to which they went on liberation from prison without reporting to police. Present addresses are unknown. The Secretary for Scotland agrees that on expiry of sentence the women are to be rearrested. If they produce medical evidence that their return to prison may be dangerous for their health they should be asked to submit to a medical examination by a doctor on behalf of Prison Commissioners. Arabella C. Scott was liberated on 24^th May 1913 and was rearrested 12^th June. She is refusing food. There is no information about the whereabouts of Elizabeth Thomson and Edith Hudson and searches continue. p1

Report stating that Police Commissioners have been informed that Elizabeth Thomson and Arabella Scott have left addresses to which they went on liberation from prison without reporting to police. Present addresses are unknown. The Secretary for Scotland agrees that on expiry of sentence the women are to be rearrested. If they produce medical evidence that their return to prison may be dangerous for their health they should be asked to submit to a medical examination by a doctor on behalf of Prison Commissioners. Arabella C. Scott was liberated on 24^th May 1913 and was rearrested 12^th June. She is refusing food. There is no information about the whereabouts of Elizabeth Thomson and Edith Hudson and searches continue. p2

Discussions over the re-arrest of prisoner Edith Hudson, who has not returned to prison on expiry of her license of release. The state of the prisoner’s health will determine whether she should be brought back to prison. In the case of doubt the Prison Commissioners would submit for instructions of Secretary for Scotland. p1

Discussions over the re-arrest of prisoner Edith Hudson, who has not returned to prison on expiry of her license of release. The state of the prisoner’s health will determine whether she should be brought back to prison. In the case of doubt the Prison Commissioners would submit for instructions of Secretary for Scotland. p2

Letter from Chief Constable of Leith to the Prison Commissioners for Scotland, 11^th June 1913. Acknowledges communication of 11^th June relating to Elizabeth Thomson and Arabella Scott.

Letter from Roderick Ross, Chief Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh, to the Prison Commission for Scotland, 10^th June 1913. Acknowledges letter of 9^th June with instructions for re-arrest of Elizabeth Thomson and Arabella Scott. Steps will immediately be taken to trace them.

Letter from Chief Constable of Leith to the Prison Commissioners for Scotland, 9^th June 1913. Acknowledges communication relating to Edith Hudson.

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 9^th June 1913. Reports that Arabella C. Scott who was conditionally liberated has not returned to prison on expiry of her licence.

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 9^th June 1913. Reports that Edith Hudson who was conditionally liberated has not returned to prison on expiry of her licence.

Telegraph to Prison Commissioners, Edinburgh, 9^th June 1913. “Your letter 6^th June with reference to Elizabeth Thomson and Arabella Scott police should be informed that these persons should be rearrested Secretary for Scotland presumes that police will take the necessary action to trace them and inform other police forces if required Under Secretary”.

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners. 7^th June 1913. Reports that Elizabeth Thomson who was conditionally liberated has not returned to prison on expiry of her licence.

Letter from Roderick Ross, Chief Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh to the Prison Commissioners, 5^th June 1913. Reports that Arabella Scott and Elizabeth Thomson left the addresses to which they went on liberation and neither has reported their change of residence to his department. Their present addresses are unknown.

Letter from Roderick Ross, Chief Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh to the Prison Commissioners, 31^st May 1913. Reports that Edith Hudson, liberated from Calton Prison 26^th May 1913, has neither reported to the Chief Constable of Leith or himself to state where she is living, under the condition of her discharge.

Letter from the Secretary of the Police Commission for Scotland to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 24^th May 1913. Encloses Orders by the Secretary for Scotland for the temporary discharge of Elizabeth Thomson and Arabella Scott. Order for Edith Hudson’s temporary discharge also included in case she requires it before her liberation on Monday. Period of absence from prison will be 14 days for all 3 women. p1

Letter from the Secretary of the Police Commission for Scotland to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 24^th May 1913. Encloses Orders by the Secretary for Scotland for the temporary discharge of Elizabeth Thomson and Arabella Scott. Order for Edith Hudson’s temporary discharge also included in case she requires it before her liberation on Monday. Period of absence from prison will be 14 days for all 3 women. p2

Compliment slip from the Under Secretary for Scotland sending 3 orders of licence. 28^th May 1913.

Letter from Roderick Ross, Chief Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh to the Prison Commissioners, 28^th May 1913. Notes the receipt of the copy of notice relating to Edith Hudson’s temporary discharge from prison.

The Prison Commission acknowledges receipt of the Scottish Office telegram relating to the liberation of Arabella Scott and Elizabeth Thomson. Edith Hudson was also liberated on licence after refusing food since her committal. It is not thought likely that they will return voluntarily.

Report dated 18^th May 1913 that Arabella Scott, Edith Hudson, Donald McEwan and Elizabeth Thomson intend to hunger strike and suggest preparing for licensing for their temporary release. Additional note on 21^st May states that Donald McLean is not a hunger striker but the females have threatened to refuse food. Thomson was released on 23^rd May, Scott on 24^th and Hudson on 26^th May. All had refused food since admission on Monday 19^th around 9pm. There is some discussion of whether, in light of the new licenses available under the Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health Act, these cases should be entered in the “Prerogative of Mercy” Return given in the Judicial Statistics. Ultimately it is decided that such cases should be excluded from this return. p1

Report dated 18^th May 1913 that Arabella Scott, Edith Hudson, Donald McEwan and Elizabeth Thomson intend to hunger strike and suggest preparing for licensing for their temporary release. Additional note on 21^st May states that Donald McLean is not a hunger striker but the females have threatened to refuse food. Thomson was released on 23^rd May, Scott on 24^th and Hudson on 26^th May. All had refused food since admission on Monday 19^th around 9pm. There is some discussion of whether, in light of the new licenses available under the Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health Act, these cases should be entered in the “Prerogative of Mercy” Return given in the Judicial Statistics. Ultimately it is decided that such cases should be excluded from this return. p2

Report dated 18^th May 1913 that Arabella Scott, Edith Hudson, Donald McEwan and Elizabeth Thomson intend to hunger strike and suggest preparing for licensing for their temporary release. Additional note on 21^st May states that Donald McLean is not a hunger striker but the females have threatened to refuse food. Thomson was released on 23^rd May, Scott on 24^th and Hudson on 26^th May. All had refused food since admission on Monday 19^th around 9pm. There is some discussion of whether, in light of the new licenses available under the Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health Act, these cases should be entered in the “Prerogative of Mercy” Return given in the Judicial Statistics. Ultimately it is decided that such cases should be excluded from this return. p3

Letter from Roderick Ross, Chief Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh to Prison Commissioners, 26^th May 1913. Reports that neither Elizabeth Thomson or Arabella Scott have yet notified him of their respective places of residence, as required by terms of their discharge.

Notice that Edith Hudson is released from prison, 26^th May 1913 subject to liberation conditions.

Notice that Edith Hudson is released from prison, 26^th May 1913 subject to liberation conditions.

Notice that Arabella Scott is released from prison, 24^th May 1913 subject to liberation conditions.

Notice that Elizabeth Thomson is released from prison, 23^rd May 1913 subject to liberation conditions.

Petition by Arabella Scott. Submits a list of ‘rights’ enjoyed by suffragist prisoners in England and asks if she will have the same treatment in Scotland during her present sentence. The Secretary for Scotland has sanctioned treatment in this case under the special rule of 29^th July 1910. On 24^th May 1913 Arabella Scott was liberated from prison. Arabella Scott, Elizabeth Thomson and Edith Hudson were allowed to wear their own clothes, talk at exercise and would have been allowed a visit on 28^th if still in custody. ‘I am sure it is much better not to allow visits to prisoners who are hunger striking, it is all done to play to the gallery; and if visitors come in they expect to see broken windows etc and these prisoners accordingly do it to have something to show. In this case having no visits the prisoners behaved fairly well.’

Includes newspaper clipping from Glasgow Evening News 3^rd June 1913. Headline reads ‘Leith Teacher’s Position’ and reports on Arabella Scott, teacher, being sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment for attempting fire raising at the Kelso racecourse stand.

Telegraph to Prison Commission for Scotland, 23^rd May 1913. "Secretary for Scotland sanctions discharge of Thomson today and Scott tomorrow."

Letter to D. Crombie, the Secretary of Prison Commissioners, from the Governor of Edinburgh prison suggesting that suffragettes should have no communication with the outside except in three months’ time. p1

Letter to D. Crombie, the Secretary of Prison Commissioners, from the Governor of Edinburgh prison suggesting that suffragettes should have no communication with the outside except in three months’ time. p2

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Chairman of the Prison Commissioners. 21^st May 1913. Three suffragettes had visited demanding to see Arabella Scott, Elizabeth Thomson and Edith Hudson. They highlighted the different treatment between suffragettes in Scotland and England. Admits he had unintentionally admitted that the suffragettes had been allowed to wear their own clothes. All three prisoners intend to go on hunger strike and are likely to be released. Doesn’t believe they should be given any further privileges. p1

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Chairman of the Prison Commissioners. 21^st May 1913. Three suffragettes had visited demanding to see Arabella Scott, Elizabeth Thomson and Edith Hudson. They highlighted the different treatment between suffragettes in Scotland and England. Admits he had unintentionally admitted that the suffragettes had been allowed to wear their own clothes. All three prisoners intend to go on hunger strike and are likely to be released. Doesn’t believe they should be given any further privileges. p2

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Chairman of the Prison Commissioners. 21^st May 1913. Three suffragettes had visited demanding to see Arabella Scott, Elizabeth Thomson and Edith Hudson. They highlighted the different treatment between suffragettes in Scotland and England. Admits he had unintentionally admitted that the suffragettes had been allowed to wear their own clothes. All three prisoners intend to go on hunger strike and are likely to be released. Doesn’t believe they should be given any further privileges. p3

Note from D. Crombie, the Secretary of Prison Commissioners, 21^st May 1913. Miss Thomson called to ask permission to see her sister Elizabeth Thomson. A decision on visitors was yet to come from the Secretary for Scotland and she would be informed by the Commissioners directly on decision. Further note states that all 4 suffragette women are wearing their own clothing and very quiet, none have eaten since admission. Male suffragette is working by teasing manila and behaving in a rational manner. No information about him was passed onto the three female prisoners.

Newspaper clipping titled ‘Suffragists in Prison’ May 26^th 1913 by ‘A Ratepayer.’ It had been reported that the suffragists imprisoned for fire-raising were provided with eau-de-Cologne and flowers in their cells. Would like to know if this is done at public expense.

Handwritten note discussing the number of visitors allowed to see suffragette prisoners. Notes that a member of the Visiting Committee (“VC”) would like to visit, that is acceptable.

Note from D. Crombie, the Secretary of Prison Commissioners. Reports that the food served to the 3 female prisoners is removed from their cells at the same time as dishes are collected from other cells. Suggests leaving it for longer to allow Suffragettes to eat when they wish. A reporter from The Scotsman had called to ask if they were hunger striking and was informed they could say nothing on the matter.

Telegraph to the Chairman of the Prison Commissioners, 21^st May 1913. Requests particulars of conviction of all 4 prisoners in Edinburgh prison with a view to preparation of licence.

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 21^st May 1913. Sends extract convictions relating to "Elizabeth Thomson, Mary Brown alias Edith Hudson and Ellen Smith alias Arabella Scott."

Newspaper cutting from The Scotsman, 20^th May 1913. Article entitled 'Suffragist Outrages. The Attempt To Burn Kelso Grand Stand' describes the proceedings in the trial of Arabella Charlotte Scott, Edith Hudson, Elizabeth Thomson, Agnes Colquhoun Thomson and Donald McEwan at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on 19^th May 1913.

Report to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison by J. Ross, 12^th April 1913. Agnes Thomson and Elizabeth Thomson were admitted on charge of attempted fire raising at Kelso. Bails were tendered at the Prison at 6pm and prisoners liberated. £200 bail paid by Miss Morag Murdoch, one of the leading members of the Edinburgh branch of the Womenn's Social and Political Union.

Telegraph to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison from the Sheriff Clerk, 12^th April 1913. "The Thomson’s bail fixed at £100 each. Accept £200 if tendered and liberate."

Newspaper clipping. Headline ‘Two Women Arrested.’ Details of fire raising at Kelso Racecourse by Ellen Smith and Mary Brown from Glasgow.

Newspaper clipping from The Scotsman, 7^th April 1913. Headline reads ‘Suffragist Outrages. Club Stand at Ayr Racecourse Burned. Damage £2000.’

Message from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 16^th April 1913 to report that Mary Brown (alias Edith Hudson) and Ellen Smith were committed to Edinburgh Prison 5^th April and liberated from Sheriff Court, Jedburgh each on £50 bail on 7^th April. Neither has returned to prison. Ellen Smith has an alias Jane C. Dark but her proper name is believed to be M. C. Scott. Thought to have been in prison in England 3 times.

Reverse of message from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 16^th April 1913. Handwritten notes states “Suffragettes. Edin[burgh] 21 May 1913. Arabella C. Scott, Elizabeth Thomson, Edith Hudson (Temporarily discharged & absconded & sentences not completed)

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Borthwick, Chief Constable of Edinburgh to the Prison Commissioners, 6^th May 1914. Sends report by Detective Inspector Laing who conveyed Arabella C. Scott from Brighton to Edinburgh Prison on 3^rd and 4^th May. Describes Arabella’s struggles as they moved her from prison to train in Brighton. He notes how she ‘had to be carried into the train while she continued her violent conduct, and bawling and shouting of the injustice being done to her by her being a victim of The Cat and Mouse Act.’ p1

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Borthwick, Chief Constable of Edinburgh to the Prison Commissioners, 6^th May 1914. Sends report by Detective Inspector Laing who conveyed Arabella C. Scott from Brighton to Edinburgh Prison on 3^rd and 4^th May. Describes Arabella’s struggles as they moved her from prison to train in Brighton. He notes how she ‘had to be carried into the train while she continued her violent conduct, and bawling and shouting of the injustice being done to her by her being a victim of The Cat and Mouse Act.’ p2

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Borthwick, Chief Constable of Edinburgh to the Prison Commissioners, 6^th May 1914. Sends report by Detective Inspector Laing who conveyed Arabella C. Scott from Brighton to Edinburgh Prison on 3^rd and 4^th May. Describes Arabella’s struggles as they moved her from prison to train in Brighton. He notes how she ‘had to be carried into the train while she continued her violent conduct, and bawling and shouting of the injustice being done to her by her being a victim of The Cat and Mouse Act.’ p3

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Borthwick, Chief Constable of Edinburgh to the Prison Commissioners, 6^th May 1914. Sends report by Detective Inspector Laing who conveyed Arabella C. Scott from Brighton to Edinburgh Prison on 3^rd and 4^th May. Describes Arabella’s struggles as they moved her from prison to train in Brighton. He notes how she ‘had to be carried into the train while she continued her violent conduct, and bawling and shouting of the injustice being done to her by her being a victim of The Cat and Mouse Act.’ p4

Letter from D. Crombie, the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 6^th May 1914. Encloses the Order of Licence in the case of Arabella Scott, left by the Governor at the Prison Commissioners’ office.

Letter from J. Dodds, Scottish Office, Whitehall to the Prison Commissioners, 5^th May 1914. The Secretary for Scotland approves of liberation of Arabella Scott. Artificial feeding should not be resorted to.

Telegraph to the Prison Commissioners from the Scottish Office to report that the Secretary for Scotland approves of liberation of Arabella Scott. Artificial feeding should not be resorted to.

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners, 3 May 1914. If Arabella Scott is to be fed it should not be began too late and that she is being watched so that she does not attempt to give herself pneumonia. ‘What a nuisance she is’. Additional note, dated 5^th May, states that food is to be prescribed by the medical officer and should be cooked and served to her in her cell. p1

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners, 3 May 1914. If Arabella Scott is to be fed it should not be began too late and that she is being watched so that she does not attempt to give herself pneumonia. ‘What a nuisance she is’. Additional note, dated 5^th May, states that food is to be prescribed by the medical officer and should be cooked and served to her in her cell. p2

Telegraph to the Prison Commissioners from the Scottish Office, 1^st May 1914. Arabella Scott must serve imprisonment in Scotland. Brighton Police offering to send her from England.

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 4^th May 1914. Arabella Scott was liberated on licence 28^th August 1913. She was rearrested in Brighton on 2^nd May 1914 and has not eaten since. Proposes that the medical officer make use of the canvas jacket for her own protection to prevent her removing her clothes in the night and becoming unwell. The Prison Commissioners advised this should not be done but as a last resort. Arabella not to be left alone.

Letter from Henry Hay, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 4^th May 1914. States that in event of Arabella Scott becoming violent in the night and removing her clothing he recommends a restraint jacket be used for her own protection.

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 11^th September 1913. Arabella Scott was conditionally liberated on 28^th August. Her licence expired on 10th September and she has not yet returned to prison.

Letter from the Chief Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh to the Prison Commissioners, 29^th August 1913. Reports that Charlotte Scott is on liberation from Calton Prison last night proceeded to Argyle Cottage, Liberton, occupied by Miss Ethel Moorhead.

The order from the Secretary for Scotland for the temporary discharge of Arabella Scott from prison. p1

The order from the Secretary for Scotland for the temporary discharge of Arabella Scott from prison. p2

Letter from John Lamb. States that when liberated Arabella Scott ‘behaved in an uproarious manner and had to be ejected from the prison. To a layman like myself it is a little difficult to reconcile these apparent evidences of physical rigour with the conditions on which these liberations are granted, namely, that the Prison Commissioners are to be clearly satisfied on a written medical report of the necessity of liberation before discharge. No doubt the doctor must have been satisfied of the necessity of liberation before he so reported but I would be glad if you could let me have some further information on this point which I can communicate to Secretary for Scotland.’ p1

Letter from John Lamb. States that when liberated Arabella Scott ‘behaved in an uproarious manner and had to be ejected from the prison. To a layman like myself it is a little difficult to reconcile these apparent evidences of physical rigour with the conditions on which these liberations are granted, namely, that the Prison Commissioners are to be clearly satisfied on a written medical report of the necessity of liberation before discharge. No doubt the doctor must have been satisfied of the necessity of liberation before he so reported but I would be glad if you could let me have some further information on this point which I can communicate to Secretary for Scotland.’ p2

Report from Henry Hay, Medical Officer at Edinburgh Prison to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 28^th August 1913. States he has medically examined Arabella Scott who has not tasted food or drink since last Sunday. Any further detention may be dangerous to her health. The Governor replied that she was liberated at 8.50pm and ‘refused to leave and behaved in an uproarious manner and had to be ejected by force. Her sister took charge of her from the prison gates.’

Note by D. Crombie, the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners, 28^th August 1913. “Instructed Gov[ernor] Edin[burgh] Pr[ison] to communicate with Miss Campbell when Arabella Scott will be discharged for Miss Campbell to take care of her”.

Copy of the notice of temporary discharge under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act, 1913, to be given to Arabella Scott. It details the conditions under which she is liberated.

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners for Scotland, 27^th August 1913. Every endeavour has been made to photograph and fingerprint Arabella Scott but ‘unless force is employed this cannot be done. The Medical Officer declines any forcible means to be applied.’

Newspaper clipping from The Evening Dispatch August 1913. Headline reads ‘Suffragettes’ plan to impress foreign visitors’. Image shows three women with placards in English, French and German with messages including ‘The Government is murdering women!’

Telephone message from Dr Dunlop, Edinburgh Prison. States that Arabella Scott has been abstaining from drink and food and he recommends discharge. He also states she will refuse to leave prison on licence. James Devon instructed the Governor to liberate Arabella in the evening and to inform the police – the prisoner to be put in a taxi-cab accompanied by an officer to her address. If she refuses to enter her home she can be left there. 28^th August 1913.

Envelope and letter from Ethel Moorhead, The Women’s Social and Political Union, to Dr Devon, 29^th August 1913. States that Arabella Scott has been on hunger and water strike for three days and he has a ‘great responsibility in counteracting, aiding and abetting the punishment of a woman fighting for a great principle, but your responsibility is still greater when, in order to protest against the punishment she inflicts greater suffering on herself.’ Also takes the opportunity to protest against the treatment of Dr Dorothea Smith recently a prisoner on remand in Glasgow Prison. p1

Envelope and letter from Ethel Moorhead, The Women’s Social and Political Union, to Dr Devon, 29^th August 1913. States that Arabella Scott has been on hunger and water strike for three days and he has a ‘great responsibility in counteracting, aiding and abetting the punishment of a woman fighting for a great principle, but your responsibility is still greater when, in order to protest against the punishment she inflicts greater suffering on herself.’ Also takes the opportunity to protest against the treatment of Dr Dorothea Smith recently a prisoner on remand in Glasgow Prison. p2

Envelope and letter from Ethel Moorhead, The Women’s Social and Political Union, to Dr Devon, 29^th August 1913. States that Arabella Scott has been on hunger and water strike for three days and he has a ‘great responsibility in counteracting, aiding and abetting the punishment of a woman fighting for a great principle, but your responsibility is still greater when, in order to protest against the punishment she inflicts greater suffering on herself.’ Also takes the opportunity to protest against the treatment of Dr Dorothea Smith recently a prisoner on remand in Glasgow Prison. p3

Envelope and letter from Agnes C. Thomson, Edinburgh, to Dr Devon, 27^th August 1913. Asks to use his influence and have Arabella Scott released at once. Hunger striking is her ‘only means of protesting against the unjust sentences given in this country to women. Women who try to do good and help others to be better are punished and tortured while women who lead girls astray are quickly pardoned and then men who order the girls to be procured for them are not punished at all and even their names are concealed.’ p1

Envelope and letter from Agnes C. Thomson, Edinburgh, to Dr Devon, 27^th August 1913. Asks to use his influence and have Arabella Scott released at once. Hunger striking is her ‘only means of protesting against the unjust sentences given in this country to women. Women who try to do good and help others to be better are punished and tortured while women who lead girls astray are quickly pardoned and then men who order the girls to be procured for them are not punished at all and even their names are concealed.’ p2

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 26^th August 1913. Arabella Scott was liberated on 16^th June and readmitted today. Prisoner was re-apprehended in London on 24^th August and she has not eaten food since.

Note to the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners asking if the papers may be put away. This was agreed to.

Front cover and three pages from the newspaper The Suffragette 18^th July 1913. The front cover shows a cartoon of death sitting at a table playing with dice and the title "Cat and Mouse. Ministerial Gambling is not confined to Marconis". A poster in the background reads ‘Mrs Pankhurst Much Weaker.’ p1

Front cover and three pages from the newspaper The Suffragette 18^th July 1913. The front cover shows a cartoon of death sitting at a table playing with dice and the title "Cat and Mouse. Ministerial Gambling is not confined to Marconis". A poster in the background reads ‘Mrs Pankhurst Much Weaker.’ p2

Front cover and three pages from the newspaper The Suffragette 18^th July 1913. The front cover shows a cartoon of death sitting at a table playing with dice and the title "Cat and Mouse. Ministerial Gambling is not confined to Marconis". A poster in the background reads ‘Mrs Pankhurst Much Weaker.’ p3

Front cover and three pages from the newspaper The Suffragette 18^th July 1913. The front cover shows a cartoon of death sitting at a table playing with dice and the title "Cat and Mouse. Ministerial Gambling is not confined to Marconis". A poster in the background reads ‘Mrs Pankhurst Much Weaker.’ p4

Copy of a report from Chief Constable Ross to the Prison Commissioners, 1^st July 1913. No trace of Arabella Scott. She temporarily resided in ‘Colliesdene’, Portobello, and Marchmont Road, Edinburgh but is now at neither residence and not in the ‘usual haunts of the militant suffragettes.’ Various Police Forces throughout the country are being notified. Similar notification has been received relating to suffragist prisoner Elizabeth Thomson who has disappeared from her home with her sister. Edith Hudson is also missing and not residing with her family in Middleby Street, Edinburgh. p1

Copy of a report from Chief Constable Ross to the Prison Commissioners, 1^st July 1913. No trace of Arabella Scott. She temporarily resided in ‘Colliesdene’, Portobello, and Marchmont Road, Edinburgh but is now at neither residence and not in the ‘usual haunts of the militant suffragettes.’ Various Police Forces throughout the country are being notified. Similar notification has been received relating to suffragist prisoner Elizabeth Thomson who has disappeared from her home with her sister. Edith Hudson is also missing and not residing with her family in Middleby Street, Edinburgh. p2

Letter from J. Ross, Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 27^th June 1913. Reports that Arabella Scott was conditionally liberated on 15^th June but has not returned to prison on expiry of her licence on the 14^th.

Letter from Chief Constable Ross, Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh to the Prison Commission for Scotland, 19^th June 1913. Arabella Scott, temporarily discharged from Edinburgh Prison on 16^th June has not intimated her place of residence as required by the conditions of her discharge.

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 16^th June 1913. Arabella Scott was conditionally liberated and the conditions of her release were clearly explained to her. p1

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 16^th June 1913. Arabella Scott was conditionally liberated and the conditions of her release were clearly explained to her. p2

Minutes of the Prison Commissioners to the Under Secretary for Scotland, June 1913. They report that Arabella Scott has been discharged on medical advice, and ask for the Under Secretary to sanction her discharge. The minutes include a copy of the order of the Secretary for Scotland for the temporary discharge of Arabella Scott under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act, 1913. p1

Minutes of the Prison Commissioners to the Under Secretary for Scotland, June 1913. They report that Arabella Scott has been discharged on medical advice, and ask for the Under Secretary to sanction her discharge. The minutes include a copy of the order of the Secretary for Scotland for the temporary discharge of Arabella Scott under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act, 1913. p2

Minutes of the Prison Commissioners to the Under Secretary for Scotland, June 1913. They report that Arabella Scott has been discharged on medical advice, and ask for the Under Secretary to sanction her discharge. The minutes include a copy of the order of the Secretary for Scotland for the temporary discharge of Arabella Scott under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act, 1913. p3

Note from the Prison Commissioners to prepare a licence for Arabella Scott for her temporary release. Dr Dunlop reports she should be liberated today as soon as possible, 16^th June 1913.

Report from Henry Hay, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Edinburgh Prison. 16^th June 1913. Arabella Scott was examined that morning and found to be in a very weak condition. She has taken no food since admission on evening of 12th June. Early liberation advised.

Copy of Arabella Scott’s conditions of discharge.

A copy of the conditions of Arabella Scott’s discharge from prison under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act 1913, June 1913.

Note from D Crombie to Prison Commissioners, 13^th June 1913. Arabella Scott was lodged in prison last night at 10pm. Governor is to forward report of admission.

Report from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 13^th June 1913. Reports Arabella Scott was re-apprehended yesterday and committed to prison at 9.30pm. She is ‘again persisting in her determination not to take food.’

Minutes to the Secretary for Scotland from the Prison Commissioners stating Arabella Scott refuses to take food and was liberated on the 8^th May 1914. Includes a copy of the order from the Secretary for Scotland Arabella’s temporary discharge. p1

Minutes to the Secretary for Scotland from the Prison Commissioners stating Arabella Scott refuses to take food and was liberated on the 8^th May 1914. Includes a copy of the order from the Secretary for Scotland Arabella’s temporary discharge. p2

Minutes to the Secretary for Scotland from the Prison Commissioners stating Arabella Scott refuses to take food and was liberated on the 8^th May 1914. Includes a copy of the order from the Secretary for Scotland Arabella’s temporary discharge. p3

Letter from Walter Scott to ‘My dear Crombie’ (the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners), 1^st May 1914. The letter states that Arabella Scott cannot be imprisoned in England, and that Sir Edward Troup was of the same opinion. Notes that Scotland Yard have a man who can identify her, and that Brighton are offering to send him. p1

Letter from Walter Scott to ‘My dear Crombie’ (the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners), 1^st May 1914. The letter states that Arabella Scott cannot be imprisoned in England, and that Sir Edward Troup was of the same opinion. Notes that Scotland Yard have a man who can identify her, and that Brighton are offering to send him. p2

Letter from Walter Scott to ‘My dear Crombie’ (the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners), 1^st May 1914. The letter states that Arabella Scott cannot be imprisoned in England, and that Sir Edward Troup was of the same opinion. Notes that Scotland Yard have a man who can identify her, and that Brighton are offering to send him. p3

A Letter from Elizabeth Finlayson Gauld to Dr James Devon, dated 8^th May 1914.

A Letter from Elizabeth Finlayson Gauld to Dr James Devon, dated 8^th May 1914.

Envelope addressed to Dr Devon, Office of the Prison Commissioner, Rutland Square. Post stamp states ‘Edinburgh, 9.?pm, May 9’.

Back of envelope addressed to Dr Devon, Office of the Prison Commissioner, Rutland Square.

Letter to the Under Secretary for Scotland from the Prison Commission for Scotland, 9^th May 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott persistently refused to take food since her committal to prison and was liberated on the 8^th May 1914. Requests a licence to cover the procedure.

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 8^th May 1914. Arabella Scott was liberated today on licence of 14 days and taken to the house of Dr Grace Cadell, 145 Leith Walk. Dr Cadell, and later Arabella’s mother both refused to take her. Arabella was then taken to the police office and ultimately returned to Dr Cadell’s home. Her movements are being watched.

Letter from James Dunlop to the Prison Commissioners, 8^th May 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott’s fast of six days has reduced her into a condition of weakness and advises her early liberation.

Copy letter from W. Stewart, the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, to the Prison Commissioners, Edinburgh, 8^th May 1914. Arabella Scott was released from prison and after being rejected at Dr Cadell’s home and her mother’s home she was finally taken in by Dr Cadell later that day.

Copy of Arabella Scott’s temporary discharge license, under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-health) Act, 1913, with the conditions for her liberation, 8^th May 1914.

Note to the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners stating the Prison Commissioners are not aware of any reason why they should grant permission to Dr Grace Cadell to see Arabella Scott. 7^th May 1914.

Envelope and letter from Mary S. Allen, The Women’s Social and Political Union, to Dr Devon, 7^th May 1914. Requests permission for Dr Grace Cadell to see Arabella Scott as soon as possible. p1

Envelope and letter from Mary S. Allen, The Women’s Social and Political Union, to Dr Devon, 7^th May 1914. Requests permission for Dr Grace Cadell to see Arabella Scott as soon as possible. p2

The Secretary for Scotland has decided not to re-arrest Edith Hudson whether she had broken conditions of her licence or not, but to remit the remainder of her sentence, 12^th August 1914.

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, 18^th July 1914, in reply to the Prison Commissioners letter of the 17th. He notes the number of female warders on temporary duty at the prison to help manage the prisoner Arabella Scott.

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 30^th June 1914. Arabella Scott requested permission to send a petition to the Prison Commissioners, this was refused on the recommendation of the medical officer. Handwritten notes on the letter indicate that the Commissioners approved this recommendation. p1

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 30^th June 1914. Arabella Scott requested permission to send a petition to the Prison Commissioners, this was refused on the recommendation of the medical officer. Handwritten notes on the letter indicate that the Commissioners approved this recommendation. p2

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 1^st July 1914. The Governor forwards a letter addressed to Arabella Scott, that the medical officer believes she should not receive and requests instruction. The Commissioners advise him to retain the letter for the prisoner upon her discharge.

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 4^th July 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott requested a copy of the Prisoner’s Rules which was refused on medical grounds.

Copy letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners about prisoners Arabella Scott and Maud Edwards, 7^th July 1914. He forwards two letters for the prisoners that, in the medical officer’s opinion, they should not receive and requests instructions. The Commissioners instruct him to hold the letters for the prisoners upon their release and advises that the medical officer may wish to read to Maud Edwards ‘the part about not hunger striking’.

Note dated 8^th JJuly 1914. Mr J. McMichael called today at the request of Arabella Scott’s relatives to ask permission to visit her. He was informed that this would not be permitted as it might have ‘an exciting effect’. He was informed that Arabella “is… in some respects in better condition than she was on admission and that her health has not suffered but that in the event of…severe illness her relatives will be informed”.

Letter from Muriel Scott to the Chairman of the Scottish Prison Commission, 18^th July 1914. Muriel writes that her sister has been over a month in prison and that she is entitled to see her. She makes application for a permit to visit Arabella in Perth Prison at once.

There is a note written on this letter from the Secretary D. Crombie, that under the rules she is not entitled to a visit. p1

Letter from Muriel Scott to the Chairman of the Scottish Prison Commission, 18^th July 1914. Muriel writes that her sister has been over a month in prison and that she is entitled to see her. She makes application for a permit to visit Arabella in Perth Prison at once.

There is a note written on this letter from the Secretary D. Crombie, that under the rules she is not entitled to a visit. p2

Letter to the Chairman of the Prison Commission from Harriet Scott, 22^nd July 1914. She asks if her daughter Arabella Scott is still confined in Perth Prison. "If my daughter had been a murderess I would have known her whereabouts. I her mother demand to know where you are hiding her".

Corresponding envelope to previous letter, addressed to the Chairman of the Prison Commission, 11 Rutland Square.

Note from W. G. Scott dated 3^rd July 1914. "Commissioners have already promised to inform prisoner’s mother at once if she should become seriously ill. She does not resist the feeding".

Notes that Arabella Scott’s condition is satisfactory and she is fit for further treatment

Letter from Harriet Scott to the Secretary for Scotland, 30^th June 1914. It states her daughter Arabella Scott has been on hunger-strike since Thursday 17^th June. She can get no knowledge of her health but knows she must be seriously ill as her heart is in a very weak condition and this is her fifth hunger strike almost within a year. "I feel sure she is being tortured by forcible feeding. I want an explanation of this diabolical treatment of my young and winsome daughter. The Home Secretary has said that the punishment of forcible feeding is used against those guilty of ‘arson or picture-destroying’. My daughter is guilty of neither". p1

Letter from Harriet Scott to the Secretary for Scotland, 30^th June 1914. It states her daughter Arabella Scott has been on hunger-strike since Thursday 17^th June. She can get no knowledge of her health but knows she must be seriously ill as her heart is in a very weak condition and this is her fifth hunger strike almost within a year. "I feel sure she is being tortured by forcible feeding. I want an explanation of this diabolical treatment of my young and winsome daughter. The Home Secretary has said that the punishment of forcible feeding is used against those guilty of ‘arson or picture-destroying’. My daughter is guilty of neither". p2

Copy letter from Ferguson Watson, Perth Prison, to Dr Cadell, 1^st July 1914. Thanks her for her letter and directs her to the Prison Commissioners for any inquiries.

Letter from Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, 29^th June 1914. Reports he has received a private letter from Dr Grace Cadell who was requested information concerning Arabella Scott. Watson requests guidance on whether the Prison Commissioners wish to inform her that he considers the prisoner’s health is satisfactory. Watson disagrees with Dr Cadell’s statement that Arabella has a tendency to cardiac enlargement. A later note states that the Prison Commissioners think medical officer should acknowledge the letter and ask him to direct her to them for further enquiries. p1

Letter from Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, 29^th June 1914. Reports he has received a private letter from Dr Grace Cadell who was requested information concerning Arabella Scott. Watson requests guidance on whether the Prison Commissioners wish to inform her that he considers the prisoner’s health is satisfactory. Watson disagrees with Dr Cadell’s statement that Arabella has a tendency to cardiac enlargement. A later note states that the Prison Commissioners think medical officer should acknowledge the letter and ask him to direct her to them for further enquiries. p2

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, to the Prison Commissioners, 29^th June 1914. Forwards two letters received addressed to Arabella Scott and one addressed to Frances Gordon. Medical Officer thinks prisoners should not receive them. The Commissioners agree and request the letters are retained at the prison. p1

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, to the Prison Commissioners, 29^th June 1914. Forwards two letters received addressed to Arabella Scott and one addressed to Frances Gordon. Medical Officer thinks prisoners should not receive them. The Commissioners agree and request the letters are retained at the prison. p2

Letter from Mrs S. C. Wilson to the Honourable the Master of Polwarth, 29^th June 1914. Informs him of the case of Arabella Scott who is in Perth Prison and imprisoned for the fifth time since May 1913. States that Mr McKenna said in a recent speech that these periods of imprisonment were ‘far more severe than 2 or 3 months imprisonment served in the ordinary require’. Miss Scott spoke at Ipswich during the election and her treatment now in isolation at Perth ‘can but be a vindictive treatment owing to her speech.’ Asks that he considers if justice is being done.

Corresponding envelope to previous letter, addressed to the Honourable the Master of Polwarth. Post marked 30^th June 1914.

Letter from Mrs S. C. Wilson to the Honourable the Master of Polwarth, 30^th June 1914. States that in her previous letter she failed to make it clear that Arabella Scott has been re-arrested for the fifth time for the same offence which makes her treatment ‘so barbarous’. Asks if the Cat and Mouse Act wasn’t passed to abolish forcible feeding.

Letter from Mrs S. C. Wilson to the Honourable the Master of Polwarth, 30^th June 1914. States that in her previous letter she failed to make it clear that Arabella Scott has been re-arrested for the fifth time for the same offence which makes her treatment ‘so barbarous’. Asks if the Cat and Mouse Act wasn’t passed to abolish forcible feeding.

Corresponding envelope to previous letter, addressed to the Honourable the Master of Polwarth. Post marked 2^nd July 1914.

Letter from Mrs S. C. Wilson to the Honourable the Master of Polwarth, 1^st July 1914. Encloses the statement of ‘an experienced medical man’ on the subject of forcible feeding for sane resisting persons. Asks him to witness the process of forcible feeding for himself.

Letter from Dr Grace Cadell, Edinburgh, to Dr Devon. 20^th June. Requests an order to see Arabella Scott. States she was under her care a little time ago and her cardiac condition was not very satisfactory. Handwritten on the envelope, H. Ferguson Watson, medical officer, requests the Commissioners refer to his report of the prisoner’s cardiac condition. “In brief prisoner says she has not been under medical treatment: does not mention Dr Cadell’s name: does not have an enlarged heart”. 2^nd July 1914. p1

Letter from Dr Grace Cadell, Edinburgh, to Dr Devon. 20^th June. Requests an order to see Arabella Scott. States she was under her care a little time ago and her cardiac condition was not very satisfactory. Handwritten on the envelope, H. Ferguson Watson, medical officer, requests the Commissioners refer to his report of the prisoner’s cardiac condition. “In brief prisoner says she has not been under medical treatment: does not mention Dr Cadell’s name: does not have an enlarged heart”. 2^nd July 1914. p2

Letter from Muriel Scott to the Chairman of the Prison Commission, 30^th June 1914. Requests permission to visit her sister Arabella Scott in Perth Prison. She does not intend to incite her to remain in the prison. Asks for an answer ‘as my mother is almost distracted.’ Request was refused.

Corresponding envelope to the letter from Muriel Scott to the Chairman of the Prison Commission dated 30^th June 1914. Addressed to The Chairman, Prison Commission, 11 Rutland Square, Edinburgh. Postmarked 1 July 1914.

Reverse of letter from Muriel Scott, dated 30^th June 1914. There are several handwritten notes, including one from the Medical Officer H. Ferguson Watson that states that Muriel confirmed that Arabella is ‘a militant’ but her other sisters are not, and that their mother is against militancy.

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, to the Prison Commissioners, 27^th June 1914. Forwards two letters received at the prison addressed to Arabella Scott and Frances Gordon. Medical Officers suggest they should not be given to prisoners. The Commissioners agree with this and ask for the Governor to retain them.

Letter from B. H. Thomson, New Scotland Yard, to the Prison Commissioners, 27^th June 1914. States Arabella Scott was re-arrested in Paddington for failing to comply with conditions of her licence and conveyed to Perth Prison on 20th June. Forwards a brown attaché case containing a leather belt purchase and 6 shillings in silver which belonged to prisoner on her arrest. Requests these be given to her on her liberation. p1

Letter from B. H. Thomson, New Scotland Yard, to the Prison Commissioners, 27^th June 1914. States Arabella Scott was re-arrested in Paddington for failing to comply with conditions of her licence and conveyed to Perth Prison on 20th June. Forwards a brown attaché case containing a leather belt purchase and 6 shillings in silver which belonged to prisoner on her arrest. Requests these be given to her on her liberation. p2

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, to the Prison Commissioners, 24^th June 1914. Forwards letter received at the prison addressed to Arabella Scott. Medical Officer suggests it should not be given to prisoner as ‘it might have a bad influence over her.’ The Commissioners agree with this and ask for the Governor to retain letter until prisoner’s liberation.

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 25^th June 1914. Forwards letter received at the prison addressed to Arabella Scott. A few sympathisers gathered outside the prison gates the previous night made up mostly of children and young men. Otherwise all is quiet. The Commissioners request letter is retained by the Governor.

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 23^rd June 1914. Forwards letter received from Olive Walton who called yesterday afternoon and requested to know if Arabella Scott was in prison and if she was on hunger strike. She was referred to the Prison Commissioners for information.

Letter from Olive Walton to the Governor of Perth Prison, 22^nd June 1914. Requests that on Arabella Scott’s liberation she is sent to Mrs Norwell in Perth. She would also like to be told as soon as the day of her release is known.

Minutes of the Secretary for Scotland stating that no special steps need to be taken to re-arrest Arabella Scott. May 1914.

Letter from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 22^nd May 1914. Reports Arabella Scott was liberated on 8th May and has not returned to prison on the terms of her licence. This was reported to the Secretary for Scotland.

Newspaper clipping from the Edinburgh Evening Dispatch, 3^rd July 1914. Headline reads ‘Forcible Feeding In Perth. Suffragettes’ Threats.’ Reports that Miss Arabella Scott and Miss Gordon were recently incarcerated in Perth General Prison and the suffragettes below they are being ‘forcibly fed’.

Newspaper clipping from Edinburgh Evening Dispatch, 19^th May 1914. Headline reads ‘Allowed Away. Suffragette ‘Mouse’ Leaves for London. Miss Arabella Scott’s Departure.’ Reports on a reception held in honour of Scott upon her release and her departure by train to London.

LLetter from Chief Constable Macleod, Leith, to the Secretary of the Prison Commission, 19^th May 1914. Sends police report by Edward Jeffries, Inspector, concerning Arabella Scott. She left Waverley Station on 18^th May 1914 accompanied by about 150 women and travelled on the 10.50pm train for Kings Cross, London with three other women. p1

Letter from Chief Constable Macleod, Leith, to the Secretary of the Prison Commission, 19^th May 1914. Sends police report by Edward Jeffries, Inspector, concerning Arabella Scott. She left Waverley Station on 1^thh May 1914 accompanied by about 150 women and travelled on the 10.50pm train for Kings Cross, London with three other women. p2

Letter from Chief Constable Macleod, Leith, to the Secretary of the Prison Commission, 19^th May 1914. Sends police report by Edward Jeffries, Inspector, concerning Arabella Scott. She left Waverley Station on 1^thh May 1914 accompanied by about 150 women and travelled on the 10.50pm train for Kings Cross, London with three other women. p3

A slip of notepaper headed ‘Prison Commissioners for Scotland’, with two newspaper clippings attached. The two newspaper clippings are from:

The Scotsman, 13^th May 1914. Reports that a reception in honour of Arabella Scott will be held in the New Café, St Andrew Square on 18^th May.

The Scotsman, 18^th May 1914. Reports Arabella Scott will arrive at King’s Cross to campaign in Ipswich in opposition to the Radical candidate in the election.

Requests communication with the police if any action is to be taken. p1

A slip of notepaper headed ‘Prison Commissioners for Scotland’, with two newspaper clippings attached. The two newspaper clippings are from:

The Scotsman, 13^th May 1914. Reports that a reception in honour of Arabella Scott will be held in the New Café, St Andrew Square on 18^th May.

The Scotsman, 18^th May 1914. Reports Arabella Scott will arrive at King’s Cross to campaign in Ipswich in opposition to the Radical candidate in the election.

Requests communication with the police if any action is to be taken. p2

Newspaper clipping from the Dundee Courier, 27^th July 1914. Headline reads ‘Suffragette in Perth Prison is released after ‘doing’ four weeks and is in sound physical condition.’ Reports that Arabella Scott has been released after serving four weeks; that during this time she was force-fed but that her health has not suffered; and that the cause for release is not ill-health but because ‘the authorities consider that the punishment she has undergone at the prison fits the crime’.

Newspaper clipping from ‘The Scotsman’ dated 28^th July 1914. Reports on statement made by Mr McKinnon Wood, the Secretary for Scotland, in relation to Arabella Scott’s convictions and artificial feeding. Also includes a typed copy of the Secretary for Scotland’s statement.

The Secretary of Scotland compliments slip, dated 27^th July 1914.

Response from the Secretary for Scotland to several questions raised by Mr Frederick Whyte about Arabella Scott and her treatment. The response states that Arabella Scott was convicted 19^th May 1913 and has several times been released under the sPrisoners (Discharge for Temporary Ill-Health) Act 1913. On the occasion of her last re-arrest the decision was taken to ensure she served a substantial portion of her sentence and from 20^th June to 26^th July she was imprisoned and force-fed by mouth. The response reports that ‘[s]he offered some resistance but has never been strapped down. Her state of health on release is reported good, but it was not deemed advisable on medical grounds to continue artificial feeding for a longer period”.

Letter from the Scottish Office, Whitehall to the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners, 26^th July 1914. Thanks for papers in connection with various suffragette questions. Thinks the information is sufficient to enable a reply except on one point (which isn’t expanded upon here).

Notice of questions for the Secretary for Scotland by Mr Ponsonby asking: for how long Arabella Scott has been fed; if she is resisting and has to be strapped down; by what process she is being fed; and the present state of her health. Includes response that she has been fed daily since 20^th June, and has offered moderate resistance but never been strapped down. Her state of health is good ‘considering she has refused to take food voluntarily’.

Notice of questions for the Secretary for Scotland by Mr Touche asking: whether Arabella Scott has been force-fed during the last four weeks in Perth Prison; if the Secretary is aware that Scott, after her first imprisonment in 1913, confirmed on release that she would only undertake speaking and constitutional protest going forward; whether force-feeding was revived because some of the women released under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act have continued to participate in militancy; whether the Secretary will say why forcible feeding was resorted to in Arabella Scott’s case seeing as she had committed no act of militancy while out of prison; and whether she has been advised or invited to give any undertaking not to speak in support of the suffrage cause. Includes reply that it is believed she has organised speeches for illegal actions and she has said she would like unconditional release. She has never been asked to refrain from advocating for women’s suffrage in a constitutional manner. 25^th July 1914.

Notice of questions for the Secretary for Scotland by Mr Frederick Whyte asking: if Arabella Scott is still in Perth Prison; if she is being forcibly fed; and for a report on her state of health. Reply states that she will probably be liberated tomorrow (26^th July 1914), she has been forcibly fed and that her state of health is good ‘considering she does not take food voluntarily’.

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, to the Prison Commissioners, 19^th July 1914. Forwards letter from the Chaplain and a letter he received from a sister of Arabella Scott. The Medical Officer considered she should not be visited on medical grounds. The Commissioners state chaplain may visit unless the Medical Officer still sees reason to contrary. Information about the visit can be sent to the prisoner’s sister through the Governor. Later note states that Arabella Scott declined the chaplain’s visit. p1

Letter from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, to the Prison Commissioners, 19^th July 1914. Forwards letter from the Chaplain and a letter he received from a sister of Arabella Scott. The Medical Officer considered she should not be visited on medical grounds. The Commissioners state chaplain may visit unless the Medical Officer still sees reason to contrary. Information about the visit can be sent to the prisoner’s sister through the Governor. Later note states that Arabella Scott declined the chaplain’s visit. p2

Letter from Alice M. Scott, Perth, to Reverend J. McNaughton, Chaplain at Perth Prison, 18^th July 1914. Requests he visit her sister Arabella Scott in prison and to let her know if he has seen her.

Letter from Reverend J. McNaughton to the Governor of Perth Prison, 19^th July 1914. Forwards letter from Alice M. Scott and requests instructions. p1

Letter from Reverend J. McNaughton to the Governor of Perth Prison, 19^th July 1914. Forwards letter from Alice M. Scott and requests instructions. p2

Note to the Governor of Perth Prison from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer. Requests attached letter be sent to the Commissioners. It has his approval: Arabella was warned before writing it that it must contain no objectionable matter. 21^st July 1914.

Typed letter written by Arabella Scott, Perth Prison, to her sister Muriel, 21^st July 1914. Asks her family not to worry about her imprisonment and hopes her mother is taking it as ‘calmly as she can.’ States that she is specially desirous that no one connected with the prison staff should be personally attacked and asks she use her influence to prevent it.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 5^th July 1914. Arabella Scott was excited for the greater part of the previous day and had to be restrained. After much persuasion she consented to take two cups of tea and milk and did not regurgitate. Had a very quiet night. Fed in the morning and will be encouraged to take something voluntarily. Her health is satisfactory and she is fit for further treatment.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 4^th July 1914. Details Arabella Scott’s feeding and sleeping pattern. That afternoon she impulsively jumped out of bed and required 3 wardresses in constant attendance to prevent injury to herself or prison property. She charges everyone with breaking the prison rules which she demands to see. Her chief complaint is she is not allowed exercise to which she is entitled. She is being treated as a sick person and should not be given exercise.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 3^rd July 1914. Arabella Scott has been fed twice since last report. Notes temperature and toilet habits. Health is satisfactory.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 2^nd July 1914. Reports feeding, temperature, sleeping pattern and toilet habits of Arabella Scott. Notes that she was woken by thunder and lightning. She became very depressed and expressed the hope that she would be struck by the lightning.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 30^th June 1914. Reports on feeding and Arabella Scott’s constant thirst. Ferguson records Scott’s request for a petition to the Commissioners and that he has refused to allow this on medical grounds.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 1^st July 1914. Reports on feeding, temperature and toilet habits of Arabella Scott. She was visited yesterday by a member of the visiting committee and told him afterwards ‘the man did not give her the impression of showing any sympathy.’

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 29^th June 1914. Reports on feeding of Arabella Scott. She complains of awful thirst but refuses water and all food.

Reverse of previous page, with information noted by the Medical Officer, the Governor of Perth Prison and the Commissioners.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 28^th June 1914. Reports on feeding of Arabella Scott alongside her temperature, sleeping and toilet habits. She has asked to be allowed to write to the Prison Commissioners. She is currently not allowed to write as sitting in bed bring on sickness which would interfere with efficient treatment and shorten her stay in prison. The Commissioners agree she is not yet to be allowed to write.

Reverse of previous page, with information noted by Medical Officer, the Governor of Perth Prison and the Commissioners.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 27^th June 1914. Reports on Arabella Scott’s feeding, sleeping and toilet habits.

Report from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, to the Prison Commissioners, 26^th June 1914. Forwards reports by medical officer on condition of Arabella Scott and Frances Gordon who refuse to take their food and are artificially fed.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 26^th June 1914. Reports on feeding of Arabella Scott. She required an extra warder to control her after getting out of bed. Dr Dunlop’s visit had a disturbing effect.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 25^th June 1914. Arabella ‘has been more troublesome today than at any other time due to the fact that she recognised Dr Dunlop and associated his presence with the hope of getting away. She made a greater demonstration of struggling in his presence than on any other occasion.’

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 24^th June 1914. He has written a letter Arabella dictated to her sister to avoid her sitting in bed and becoming sick. She was informed she will not be allowed a lawyer and a copy of her letter will be sent to the Commissioners and only sent with their approval. The Commissioners instruct letter to be retained at prison and not sent out.

Letter dictated by Arabella Scott, Perth Prison, to her sister Muriel Scott, 23^rd June 1914. Tells her sister that she was arrested on Thursday when the house she was staying in was raided for some other purpose and the police recognised her. She was taken from Paddington to Perth. She should not go home on her liberation so asks other arrangements are made for her. Asks for a letter from her and if a solicitor would be able to investigate her case.

Telegraph to Dr Devon from Muriel Scott stating that she is in Perth, and asking to visit her sister in prison. Date stamped 24 July 1914.

Report from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison, to the Prison Commissioners, 23^rd June 1914. Reports that on visiting Arabella Scott she requested to be allowed to write to the Prison Commissioners but was refused on medical grounds.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 23^rd June 1914. Arabella Scott was fed per stomach tube. There was no sickness and she voluntarily took three mouthfuls of water. Food will be cautiously increased. She asked to write to the Prison Commissioners but as she is confined to bed she should not be allowed to excite herself. No relative should be allowed to visit and any information concerning her is to be taken from the daily reports. Condition is better than on admission.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 22^nd June 1914. Arabella Scott has been quiet and caused little trouble. Complained of severe pains across stomach and heart again – the same pain as during her previous hunger strike. The Medical Officer excludes the possibility of it being connected with feeding. She has been allowed to write to the Secretary for Scotland and is fit for further feeding.

Report from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 21^st June 1914. Arabella Scott was admitted to prison the previous evening. She refused to take food and was artificially fed. She was twice fed today on refusal of food.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor of Perth Prison, 21^st June 1914. On admission to prison Arabella Scott refused to take food and per instructions was force-fed by stomach tube. She was also stripped and put to bed in the hospital with a nurse in close attendance. The report states that her condition is poor and that she suffers from rheumatism. Each time Scott is force-fed, that she has wept since admission and has been sick after feedings is also recorded.

Covering sheet for the file folder. Handwritten on the front is the title ‘Suffragettes’ with Arabella Charlotte Scott listed at the top. There is a note indicating that the file also contains information about Edith Hudson, Elizabeth Thomson and Agnes Colquhoun Thomson.

Covering sheet with handwritten note ‘Arabella Charlotte Scott. Perth Prison – Fifth detention under 9 months sentence passed 19^th May 1913.’

Note relating to Arabella Scott. States that the Secretary for Scotland has decided not to re-arrest her whether she had broken the conditions of her licence or not, but to remit the remainder of her sentence.

Question directed to the Secretary for Scotland from Arabella Scott. She enquires whether, in view of the prospective release of suffragist prisoners as part of the amnesty during the Anglo-German war, if she will no longer be liable for re-arrest. The Secretary for Scotland confirms that she will receive a remission in due course. August 1914.

Note for Mr Lamb dated 28^th July 1914 discussing the conditions of Arabella Scott’s release under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge) Act. p1.

Note for Mr Lamb dated 28^th July 1914 discussing the conditions of Arabella Scott’s release under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge) Act. p2

Report from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to Prison Commissioners, 29^th July 1914. Requests to know when Arabella Scott’s time of imprisonment should count from in this instance; should it start from the date of her apprehension on 18^th June 1914 or the date of admission to Perth Prison on 20^th June 1914. The Commissioners state it should be date of apprehension. Also includes order of licence in prisoner’s favour.

Report from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 26^th July 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott was liberated very quietly today. At the prisoner’s own request she was sent in a cab accompanied by her sister and a friend to Mrs Crichton, 7 Charlotte Street, Perth.

Copy of the order from the Secretary for Scotland for the temporary discharge of Arabella Scott from prison under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act 1913. Includes the conditions of her licence. p1

Copy of the order from the Secretary for Scotland for the temporary discharge of Arabella Scott from prison under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act 1913. Includes the conditions of her licence. p2

Copy of the terms of Arabella Scott’s licence for her temporary discharge from prison under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act 1913. This notice is to be given to Arabella Scott and is signed by J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison.

Minutes recording that the Chairman of the Prison Commission has forwarded a report from the Medical Officer in Perth Prison on Arabella Scott, with accompanying remarks regarding her early release, 23^rd July 1914. The Secretary for Scotland authorised the release.

Change text to:Report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, to the Governor or Perth Prison, 23^rd July 1914. He reports that Arabella Scott has been force-fed for the last five weeks but in her case he does not recommend force-feeding her for a longer period than 6 weeks.

Memorandum from William Harvey, 24^th July 1914. Reports that after reading a letter he received from Mr Lamb to the Chairman of Prison Commissioners, the Chairman confirmed thatArabella Scott was quite willing to be liberated and that it should take place tomorrow, the 25^th July. It is noted that Dr Devon is to be informed.

Minutes concerning the imprisonment of Arabella Scott. Records the submission of daily reports by the Medical Officer detailing her forcible feeding, and her condition, as well as notes stating that the reports have been forwarded. July 1914. p1

Minutes concerning the imprisonment of Arabella Scott. Records the submission of daily reports by the Medical Officer detailing her forcible feeding, and her condition, as well as notes stating that the reports have been forwarded. July 1914. p2

Minutes concerning the imprisonment of Arabella Scott. Records the submission of daily reports by the Medical Officer detailing her forcible feeding, and her condition, as well as notes stating that the reports have been forwarded. July 1914. p3

Minutes concerning the imprisonment of Arabella Scott. Records the submission of daily reports by the Medical Officer detailing her forcible feeding, and her condition, as well as notes stating that the reports have been forwarded. July 1914. p4

Minutes concerning the imprisonment of Arabella Scott. Records the submission of daily reports by the Medical Officer detailing her forcible feeding, and her condition, as well as notes stating that the reports have been forwarded. July 1914. p5

Minutes concerning the imprisonment of Arabella Scott. Records the submission of daily reports by the Medical Officer detailing her forcible feeding, and her condition, as well as notes stating that the reports have been forwarded. July 1914. p6

Minutes concerning the imprisonment of Arabella Scott. Records the submission of daily reports by the Medical Officer detailing her forcible feeding, and her condition, as well as notes stating that the reports have been forwarded. July 1914. p7

Minutes concerning the imprisonment of Arabella Scott. Records the submission of daily reports by the Medical Officer detailing her forcible feeding, and her condition, as well as notes stating that the reports have been forwarded. July 1914. p8

Minutes concerning the imprisonment of Arabella Scott. Records the submission of daily reports by the Medical Officer detailing her forcible feeding, and her condition, as well as notes stating that the reports have been forwarded. July 1914. p9

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 25^th July 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott has given up her hunger strike. Records food eaten, her temperature and sleeping habits.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 24^th July 1914. Records that Arabella Scott was allowed up for 4 hours yesterday, that she was fed ‘per tube’, as well as her temperature and toilet habits.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 23^rd July 1914. Arabella Scott was allowed up for 2 hours yesterday before going back to bed. She had a slight cold and she said she wished ‘the cold to get worse’. Records that Arabella was stubborn when the Chairman visited and somewhat excited afterwards.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 22^nd July 1914. Records Arabella Scott’s feeding, temperature and sleeping habits.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 21^st July 1914. Records Arabella Scott’s food intake by forcible feeding. A letter from her was forwarded to the Commissioners.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 20^th July 1914. Records Arabella Scott’s sleeping pattern and feeding. She suffered from indigestion, nausea and sickness. p1

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 20^th July 1914. Records Arabella Scott’s sleeping pattern and feeding. She suffered from indigestion, nausea and sickness. p2

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 19^th July 1914. Records that Arabella Scott was fed twice in the past 24 hours. In the evening she sat up in bed saying she could hear her sister’s voice. Her sister was in the South Inch opposite the prison and the medical officer could also hear a voice call ‘Arabella, Arabella fight on, you are bound to win.’

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 18^th July 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott took toast and tea and that she threatens damage but has made no attempt since three wardresses were kept in attendance. Watson notes that during the month in his care, she does not appear to have ‘lost much in physical appearance’.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 17^th July 1914. Arabella Scott took tea and milk with thick toast and she was also fed in the morning. Notes that she was highly excited and emotional. As she was difficult to manage, three wardresses were placed with her and she is now much quieter.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 16^th July 1914. Arabella Scott was fed twice in the last 24 hours.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 15^th July 1914. Arabella Scott was fed twice in the last 24 hours. ‘Health is satisfactory and she is fit for further treatment’.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 14^th July 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott has on two separate occasions stated in front of several wardresses or himself that she would shoot him (H. Ferguson Watson) when she got out. Within a few days of her admittance she bit his left forefinger and it became septic for over a week.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 14^th July 1914. Reports on Arabella Scott’s feeding, bowel movements and temperature.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 13^th July 1914. Reports on Arabella Scott’s feeding, bowel movements and temperature. States that she ‘very sullen’ in the morning.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison. 7^th July 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott was quiet during the night and has been fed twice. Records her bowel movements and temperature. She has threatened ‘to do something that will cause her release’ and very special precautions are being taken at all times. p1

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison. 7^th July 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott was quiet during the night and has been fed twice. Records her bowel movements and temperature. She has threatened ‘to do something that will cause her release’ and very special precautions are being taken at all times. p2

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 12^th July 1914. Arabella Scott was fed twice in the past 24 hours. During the three weeks in prison ‘her health does not seem in any way to be worse’.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 11^th July 1914. Reports on Arabella Scott’s food intake, temperature, bowel movements and sleep.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 10^th July 1914. Arabella Scott was persuaded to take some food herself and had two cups of tea with milk and a slice of toast.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 9^th July 1914. Reports on Arabella Scott’s food intake, bowel movements, temperature and sleep.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 8^th July 1914. Reports on Arabella Scott’s food intake, bowel movements, temperature and sleep.

Daily report from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer to the Governor of Perth Prison, 6^th July 1914. Reports on Arabella Scott’s temperature, sleep and food intake. Scott agreed to take tea but no bread. Two wardresses are in constant attendance to prevent her getting out of bed.

Letter from W. G. Scott, Perth Prison, to ‘my dear Lamb’, 23^rd July 1914. Marked confidential. Recommends Arabella Scott be liberated very soon on licence. She is being kept in prison at a tremendous strain and cost. W.G. Scott notes that ‘as we cannot keep her for anything like her whole sentence, and have shewn her and her friends that we can keep her for a good while at a time I think we may just as well liberate her now’. Six extra wardresses from other prisons have had their holidays stopped and are working extra time to watch her. The Governor was on the point of resignation, the Medical Officer did resign. The matron and female staff are much strained and all nervous and irritable.

Letter from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, Perth Prison to Mr Crombie, the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners, dated 28^th July 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Letter from H. Ferguson Watson, Medical Officer, Perth Prison to Mr Crombie, the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners, dated 28^th July 1914. A transcription of the letter is available here.

Newspaper clipping from the Glasgow Herald, 28^th July 1914. Includes two letters from suffragettes. The first, by Frances Gordon is titled ‘Suffragist Prisoners and Drugging’. The second is written by Arabella Scott and titled ‘Why Forcibly Fed?’ She writes ‘to me it is very clear that forcible feeding was inflicted upon me in order to extract an undertaking, and further on account of the part I played at the by-election at Ipswich when Mr Masterman was defeated. To try to force a person to yield her opinions under pain is torture, and nothing else. The only effect it had upon me is to strengthen my principles.’

Minutes between the Secretary for Scotland and the Police Commissioners discussing the procedure to be followed in cases of forcible feeding. Discusses the issue of women sitting down in the street upon liberation and Arabella Scott refusing to leave the ambulance that she was taken out of prison in. The Secretary for Scotland approves of the Commissioners exercising a discretion in the matter of forcible feeding and where there is time to consider, it should be directed to him. There seems no reason why prisoners should not be turned out into the street where the prisoner is physically fit and the Commissioners have offered a proper conveyance facility. p1

Minutes between the Secretary for Scotland and the Police Commissioners discussing the procedure to be followed in cases of forcible feeding. Discusses the issue of women sitting down in the street upon liberation and Arabella Scott refusing to leave the ambulance that she was taken out of prison in. The Secretary for Scotland approves of the Commissioners exercising a discretion in the matter of forcible feeding and where there is time to consider, it should be directed to him. There seems no reason why prisoners should not be turned out into the street where the prisoner is physically fit and the Commissioners have offered a proper conveyance facility. p2

Letter from Ethel Moorhead to the Governor of Perth Prison. Marked confidential. She is glad Arabella Scott is under his care ‘for I know that you will not countenance any cruel practices. But should you not have the moral courage to oppose and prevent forcible feeding then, I beg of you to have the courage to be always present during the operation and to satisfy yourself that it is carried out with the least possible cruelty. I will always remember that you were kind to me, and I have much confidence in appealing to you on behalf of a comrade.’

Report from J. Grant, the Governor of Perth Prison to the Prison Commissioners, 26^th June 1914. Forwards letter received from ex-suffragette prisoner Ethel Moorhead for their information.

Paper headed ‘telegram’ with hand written note redirecting it to the Master of Polwarth.

Telegraph redirected from Dumfries to the Master of Polwarth. “Arabella Scott arrested last night. Scotland Yard awaits instructions. Leith Police also wants to know Commissioners desires”.

Note from D. Crombie, the Secretary of the Prison Commissioners, 22^nd June 1914. Wrote to the Secretary for Scotland intimating that prisoner Arabella Scott has been artificially fed. Miss Methven, WSPU, called and saw Dr Devon to enquireas to Arabella Scott. Miss Muriel Scott called to ask after her sister. She will be told if Arabella’s state of health necessitates.

Letter from B. H. Thomson to ‘my dear Scott’, 20^th June 1914. Discusses the raid on Arabella Scott’s flat that was precipitated by information that further ‘outrages’ were being planned. Papers found burning on the kitchen range – some of which were saved. p1

Letter from B. H. Thomson to ‘my dear Scott’, 20^th June 1914. Discusses the raid on Arabella Scott’s flat that was precipitated by information that further ‘outrages’ were being planned. Papers found burning on the kitchen range – some of which were saved. p2

Letter from B. H. Thomson to ‘my dear Scott’, 20^th June 1914. Discusses the raid on Arabella Scott’s flat that was precipitated by information that further ‘outrages’ were being planned. Papers found burning on the kitchen range – some of which were saved. p3

Telegraph to the Secretary of the Police Commissioners from the Governor of Edinburgh Prison, 18^th June 1914. “Arabella Scott was arrested tonight at London. Scotland Yard awaits your instructions”.

Handwritten note. States that the Governor has been instructed to ask Leith Police to request Scotland Yard to detain the prisoner pending instructions. Later note dated 19^th June – arranged with the Chief Constable at Leith to send an escort for prisoner – to be accompanied by two men and a female warder from Edinburgh prison.

Telegraph to the Prison Commissioners, 19^th June 1914. States “Thomson I cannot arrange from here without confusion”.

Telegraph to the Prison Commissioners, 19^th June 1914. States “Following wire received trust you will be able to send escort for Arabella Scott who has been arrested here. Basil Thomson marked private you had better wire from office.”

Telegram for redirection to the Master of Polwarth.

Telegraph to the Master of Polwarth, 19^th June 1914. States “I trust you will be able to send escort for Arabelle Scott who has been arrested here Basil Thomson”.

Telegraph from Euston to the Secretary of Prison Commission, 20^th June 1914. Instructs “leave 10am. Lady rather violent. Ross Sup[erintendent].”

Telegraph from the Assistant Under Secretary for Scotland, Parliament Street to the Prison Commissioners, 20^th June 1914. States that unless ‘medical reasons to contrary you may proceed as proposed.’

Telegraph from Parliament Street to the Prison Commissioners, 20^th June 1914. States “[Arabella] Scott arrested 3.30pm on 18^th June at 51 St Marys Mansions Paddington when flat was visited with warrant for arrest of another person documents found showing that Scott was engaged in illegal acts has taken neither food nor water left for Edinburgh 10am handcuff[ed]”.

Unsigned note dated 20^th June 1914. Daily reports are requested.

Letter from John Lamb, Scottish Office, Whitehall, to Mr Crombie, the Secretary of Prison Commissioners, 19^th June 1914. Believes that the case of Arabella Scott is one for forcible feeding but will confer with the Secretary for Scotland and report tomorrow. There should be a very careful search in case Scott has drugs concealed upon her and drugs should not be supplied to her. p1

Letter from John Lamb, Scottish Office, Whitehall, to Mr Crombie, the Secretary of Prison Commissioners, 19^th June 1914. Believes that the case of Arabella Scott is one for forcible feeding but will confer with the Secretary for Scotland and report tomorrow. There should be a very careful search in case Scott has drugs concealed upon her and drugs should not be supplied to her. p2

Letter from John Lamb, Scottish Office, Whitehall, to Mr Crombie, the Secretary of Prison Commissioners, 19^th June 1914. Believes that the case of Arabella Scott is one for forcible feeding but will confer with the Secretary for Scotland and report tomorrow. There should be a very careful search in case Scott has drugs concealed upon her and drugs should not be supplied to her. p3

Telegraph from John Lamb to the Prison Commissioners, 19^th June 1914. States “Telegrams received and will wire you instructions tomorrow morning Lamb”.

Telegraph to the Prison Commissioner, 19^th June 1914 from John Lamb. States that the Commissioner’s discretion is not limited by the minute of 12^th June. In case of emergency, please see that a careful search is made in view of recent disclosures. p1

Telegraph to the Prison Commissioner, 19^th June 1914 from John Lamb. States that the Commissioner’s discretion is not limited by the minute of 12^th June. In case of emergency, please see that a careful search is made in view of recent disclosures. p2

Letter from John Stephen, Sergeant of Police, Leith to the Prison Commissioners, 21^st June 1914. Reports that Arabella Scott was safely conveyed from London yesterday and lodged in Perth Prison.

Report by Superintendent Alexander Ross, 21^st June 1914. Describes travelling to London to collect Arabella Scott and the difficulty in removing her from prison. Outside the police station she called out ‘Don’t take me cabman, I am suffering under the Cat and Mouse Act, they are taking me to prison to murder me, I am on Hunger Strike.’ p1

Report by Superintendent Alexander Ross, 21^st June 1914. Describes travelling to London to collect Arabella Scott and the difficulty in removing her from prison. Outside the police station she called out ‘Don’t take me cabman, I am suffering under the Cat and Mouse Act, they are taking me to prison to murder me, I am on Hunger Strike.’ p2

Report by Superintendent Alexander Ross, 21^st June 1914. Describes travelling to London to collect Arabella Scott and the difficulty in removing her from prison. Outside the police station she called out ‘Don’t take me cabman, I am suffering under the Cat and Mouse Act, they are taking me to prison to murder me, I am on Hunger Strike.’ p3

Telegraph from John Lamb to the Master of Polwarth, 24^th July 1914. States “Letter sent to you last night addressed Edinburgh authorising you to proceed as recommended in your letter and medical report received this morning”.