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(Untitled), 17 Dec 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/85/30

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Canada [W Mackenzie King] informing him that he is sending him copies of his telegrams to President Roosevelt regarding the serious position of the United Kingdom oil stocks [see CHAR 20/85/31] and proposing that Canadian escort groups should be employed in escorting the "Torch" build up convoys [Codename for the occupation of French North West Africa] between the United Kingdom and Gibraltar which will enable them to take advantage of United Kingdom training facilities.

Dates

  • Creation: 17 Dec 1942

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Crown copyright

Extent

1 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

External Documents

Former / Other Reference

T1723/2

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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