Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty to Major John S Churchill, thanks for letters of 3 and 11 Apr. Considering that the prime responsibility of the Royal Navy was to spare the Army as much as possible. Stressing the importance of having a strong fleet in the Marmora even if the Gallipoli Peninsula was still defended by the enemy. Stating that he was sure that the forts would be quelled by two or three days hard action as they were running short of ammunition. "The vital thing is not to break off because of losses but to persevere. This is the hour in the World's history for a fine feet of arms and the results of victory will amply justify the price" [typescript copy].