Birchenough to P.L.G. : has talked over with Malcolm what should be done now that Fox is so ill; will go to South Africa for talks with Smuts if wanted but thinks he should stay in London to handle any problems with the C.O.; is not happy at prospect of Malcolm going with only Beit to control him; chance that Maguire may go for railway purposes and would be there as an unofficial member of the delegation. 20 Nov 1921