(Untitled), 28 Feb 1945

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/202/6

Scope and Contents

Letter from Colonel Oliver Stanley [Secretary of State for the Colonies] (Colonial Office, Downing Street) to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" stating that he has heard that the Duke of Windsor [earlier Edward VIII, Governor and Commander in Chief Bahamas] wishes to announce his resignation about 15 March; and that the Duke has approved the present Colonial Secretary in the Bermudas [William Murphy] as his successor. Signed.

Dates

Creation: 28 Feb 1945

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