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(Untitled), 27 Jul 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/9B/141-145

Scope and Contents

Letter form WSC to the Duke of Windsor [earlier King Edward VIII and Edward, Prince of Wales] expressing confidence that the Windsors "will lend a distinction and dignity to the Governorship" [of the Bahamas]; advises the duke not to visit the United States until after the Presidential election; counsels that a public servant may not express personal opinions about the war which differ from those of His Majesty's Government, recalls rumours surrounding the duke in Lisbon [Portugal]; includes filing note. [Copy].

Dates

  • Creation: 27 Jul 1940

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Language of Materials

English

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Published: The Churchill War Papers II pp 578 - 9.

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