Letter from Ralph Assheton [later Lord Clitheroe, Chairman of the Conservative Party] (65 Kingston House, Prince's Gate, SW7 [London]) to WSC thanking him for his hospitality at Chequers and stating that an election manifesto will be needed as early as possible "owing to the great physical difficulty of printing our propoganda" [manuscript].

Note from John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary] to the Duty Private Secretary that Ralph Assheton [later Lord Clitheroe, Chairman of the Conservative Party] has been put down for 10 am on WSC's list of engagements and will await a summons Initialled typescript annotated "came 10.30".

Typescript note from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to WSC giving background information about the nephew of 2nd Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, Major John d'Henin Hamilton [later 3rd Lord Hamilton of Dalzell], commenting on Major Hamilton's letter to his uncle, and stating that he is submitting a draft reply from WSC to 2nd Lord Hamilton [see CHAR 20/197B/169]. Initialled.

Letter from WSC to 2nd Lord Hamilton of Dalzell apologising for the delay in answering his letter of 28 Apr, with its enclosure from his nephew [John d'Henin Hamilton, later 3rd Lord Hamilton of Dalzell]. He notes that the nephew is standing as Conservative candidate in Motherwell and expresses hope that he will soon have the pleasure of meeting him in the House of Commons. Carbon.

Telegram from Reginald Purbrick [Conservative MP for Walton, Liverpool] to WSC offering his services "temporary if desired". With annotation by WSC in red ink referring matter to Chief Whip.

Note from John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary] to WSC stating that, in view of the attached [see CHAR 20/199/29] the Chief Whip is proposing to withdraw the whip from Captain Alec Cunnigham-Reid [Conservative MP for St Marylebone, London]. Annotated "good & announce it" by WSC in red ink. [This item appears to have been mis-filed as it survives in the Private Office correspondence for 1945 but Cunningham Reid lost the whip in 1942].

Note from Desmond Morton [Personal Assistant to WSC] to WSC on Ernest Bevin taking Harry Nathan's seat at Wandsworth [London] and that the Hartlepools [County Durham] would probably not accept Bevin because of [William] Howard Gritten [MP for the Hartlepools]'s unpopularity in his constituency.

Letter from WSC to 1st Lord Windlesham [earlier George Hennessy] asking him to resign as Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party Organization as he wishes the post to be filled by Thomas Dugdale [Deputy Chief Whip, later 1st Lord Crathorne] in order to effect a closer liaison between Central Office and the House of Commons.

Telegram from John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary, Yalta, Soviet Union] to Private Office marked "From: Argonaut", "Jason No. 208", and "Advance Copy" passing on a message from WSC to [Sir] Max Aitken concerning his prospective selection as Conservative candidate for Holborn [London].

Telegram from WSC [Cairo, Egypt] to Chief Whip [James Stuart] marked "Advance Copy", "From: Argonaut", "Jason 567", and "Personal and private" on his conditions for speaking in a [House of Commons] debate [on the Yalta Conference] and commenting on Conservative opponents to government policy on Poland and the Labour Party's attitude to events in Greece.

Telegram from WSC to Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary, San Francisco, United States] marked "Personal, Private and Top Secret" asking his views on the date of the General Election; suggesting June is best for the Conservative Party, but that the difficulties with the Soviet Union would be "better faced if we remain united", thus meaning an October election.

Telegram from Foreign Secretary [Anthony Eden, later Lord Avon] (San Francisco [United States]) to WSC marked "Top Secret" agreeing that a June election would suit the Conservative Party better than an October one; and arguing that this date would also be advantageous in respect to foreign affairs, indicating his fears for future stability in this sphere. Copy.

Confidential note from James Stuart [Chief Whip] to WSC giving a list of names of those involved in the Conservative Party for inclusion in WSC's honours list including: [1st] Lord Marchwood [earlier Frederick Penny], Colonel Harold Mitchell and Sir Robert Topping. Signed typescript.