Telegram from Admiralty to All Ships, stating that the War Telegram would be issued at midnight, authorising the commencement of hostilities against Germany. Includes additional note from the 1st Sea Lord [Prince Louis of Battenberg, later 1st Lord Milford Haven] to the Mediterranean Fleet, cancelling the authorisation for HMS Indomitable and HMS Indefatigable to engage the German cruiser Goeben. [Carbon].