Letter from WSC to Herbert Asquith, Prime Minister, on the need for the truth to be known about "Antwerp, the sinking f the three cruisers and the defeat of Admiral Cradock's squadron off Coronel" [handwritten copy, initialled by WSC].

Letter from Prince Louis of Battenberg (later Lord Milford Haven) to WSC, on WSC's unauthorised publication of a note from Battenberg, as 1st Sea Lord, on the mobilisation of the Fleet in July 1914 [two typescript copies, the entry oin the Companion Volume gives the date as 11 Aug].

Letter from WSC to Walter Long, defending his administration as First Lord of the Admiralty, sending copies of documents relating to Antwerp, the loss of the three "Bacchante" class cruisers and the defeat of Sir Christopher Cradock off Cornel [typescript copy].

Letter from WSC to Herbert Asquith, Prime Minister, sending copies of papers on the action of Coronel and the loss of the three "Bacchante" class cruisers, askking if these could be published, stating that as his account of the Antwerp episode involved the French, he didi not feel able to ask for its publication [two handwritten copies].

Letter from Vice-Admiral Reginald Bacon to WSC, on operations off the Belgian coast, particularly the attack on Zebrugge.

Letter from H W S Chilcott (St James' St., London) to WSC, on the Royal Naval Air Service.

Letter from Commander Spenser Grey, R.N. Air Station, Dover, to WSC, enclosing notes on the equipment of a wing for use in British East Africa [later Kenya and Uganda].

Copy of a letter from [Lord Northcliffe, formerly Alfred Harmsworth] to WSC passing on a recommendation from an American associate that British ships should be equipped with vernadium steel protective deck plates which are used in German and Austrian ships.

Letter from [Vice-Admiral Sir] George Warrender (H M S King George V) to Jenny [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he comments on WSC's responsibilities as First Lord of the Admiralty; discusses the sinking of the Lusitania and the American casualties, the improvement of the fleet and his affection for her. Signed typescript.

Letter from Rear-Admiral Arthur Limpus (HM Dockyard, Malta) to WSC commending the article in the Observer of 30 May on "phases of the sea campaign" [praising WSC] and advising him to give up flying because "the Air service no longer needs the impulse you gave it.".

Newspaper cuttings on the claim that Prince Louis of Battenberg [later 1st Lord Milford Haven], rather than WSC, gave the order for the Fleet to stand fast on 26 July 1914. Sent with CHAR 2/67/54. Originally with a tag marked "A".

Letter from Charles Potts, honorary secretary of the Ewesley Road Wesleyan Church Men's Hour (23 Sydenham Terrace, Sunderland) enclosing and commenting on newspaper cuttings on the claim that Prince Louis of Battenberg, [later 1st Lord Milford Haven] rather than WSC, gave the order to the Fleet to stand fast in July 1914 [see CHAR 2/67/52].

Statement by S H Phillips that, as Resident Clerk at the Admiralty, he connected WSC by telephone to the First Sea Lord [Prince Louis of Battenberg, later 1st Lord Milford Haven] before the latter instructed him (Phillips) to send a telegram ordering the Fleet to stand fast at Portland [Dorset]. Sent with the final version of CHAR 2/67/56. A typescript carbon copy at CHAR 2/67/53, a top copy at CHAR 2/67/95.

Letter from WSC (Duchy of Lancaster Office) to Prince Louis of Battenberg [later 1st Lord Milford Haven] enclosing a letter he intends to send to the press in response to the claims that it was Battenberg, rather than WSC, who issued the order to the Fleet to stand fast in July 1914 [see CHAR 2/67/57-58 et al], and a statement by the resident clerk on duty at the time [see CHAR 2/67/55]. Copy in the hand of Edward Marsh.

Letter from [Edward Marsh] to [newspaper editors] responding on WSC's behalf to the claim that Prince Louis of Battenberg, [later 1st Lord Milford Haven] rather than WSC, issued the order to the Fleet to stand fast on 26 July 1914 and detailing the measures taken by the Board of Admiralty at WSC's insistence to ensure that Britain's naval defence was ready when war broke out. Draft in WSC's hand. Other drafts at CHAR 2/67/59-61, 78-80, 93- 94, 96-103.

Letter from Prince Louis of Battenberg [later 1st Lord Milford Haven](East Cowes, [Isle of Wight]) to WSC concurring in the letter which WSC proposes to send to the press concerning the claim that Battenberg rather than WSC issued the order to the Fleet to stand fast on 26 July 1914 [see CHAR 2/67/59-61 et al] except on one point where it does not correspond to his own recollections. Typescript copies at CHAR 2/67/62-65, 83-86, 87-90.

Telegram from Prince Louis of Battenberg [later 1st Lord Milford Haven](East Cowes, [Isle of Wight]) to WSC concurring in the amendment and addition to the letter which WSC proposes to send to the press concerning the claim that Battenberg rather than WSC issued the order to the Fleet to stand fast on 26 July 1914 [see CHAR 2/67/59-61 et al]. Originally with a tag marked "D".

Letter from WSC (Duchy of Lancaster Office) to Prince Louis of Battenberg [later 1st Lord Milford Haven] suggesting that Battenberg rather than WSC send the letter to the press which WSC has drafted in response to claims that Battenberg rather than WSC issued the order to the Fleet to stand fast on 26 July 1914. Originally with a tag marked "E".

Letter from Prince Louis of Battenberg [later 1st Lord Milford Haven] (Kent House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight) to WSC explaining why he is reluctant to put his name to a letter to the press [drafted by WSC] responding to claims that he rather than WSC issued the order to the Fleet to stand fast in July 1914, and enclosing as an alternative a letter on the matter from him to WSC for publication [see CHAR 2/67/77]. Typescript copies at CHAR 2/67/72-73, 81-82, 91-92.

Letter (intended for publication) from Prince Louis of Battenberg [later 1st Lord Milford Haven] (Kent House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight) to WSC responding to claims in the press that Battenberg rather than WSC issued the order for the Fleet to stand fast on 26 July 1914 with an account of events showing that he and WSC were working in harmony. Sent with CHAR 2/67/74. A typescript copy at CHAR 2/67/75-76.

Letter from J L Garvin (9 Greville Place, [London]) to WSC on: the need for Britain to maintain its naval strength; the support of most Unionists of Andrew Bonar Law's position on Home Rule for Ireland; the vital importance of recognising that Ulster can never be dealt with by force.

Letter from WSC to ? thanking him for articles [on Land Reform] and referring to his preparations for his speech on the Naval Estimates on 26 March Typescript copy.

Letter from WSC to Sir Edward Grey [later Lord Grey of Fallodon] referring to [a draft of a speech by him on naval policy], with reply by Grey on the possible German reaction.