Telegram from WSC to General Sir Bernard Paget [Commander in Chief Middle East Force] marked "Guard" and "personal" approving of "everything" he has done [concerning the conflict with the French in Syria].

Telegram from President Harry Truman to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" advocating that they address a further appeal to General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] before making a public statement on the dispute with France in north-western Italy; and enclosing the text of his message threatening to stop military supplies to French troops if France does not change its stance in this matter.

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" suggesting that the publication of Truman's message [on the dispute with France in north-western Italy] would have led to the "overthrow" of General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic]; and stating that he considers de Gaulle "one of the greatest dangers to European peace".

Telegram from WSC to Alfred Duff Cooper [later 1st Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he is sorry that Cooper is pursuing a policy of "ill-will" against Major-General Sir Edward Spears. [Despatched on 8 June; carbon copy].

Telegram from Alfred Duff Cooper [later 1st Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he does not understand WSC's criticism of his attitude to Major-General Sir Edward Spears; and that he opposed Spears' policy because it was not HM Government policy. [incorrectly dated 6 June; carbon copy].

Telegram from John Winant [United States Ambassador to Great Britain] to WSC marked "Secret" repeating the text of a note from the French Ambassador to the United States, Bonnet, to President Harry Truman giving General de Gaulle's [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] views on the dispute between France and the United States and Britain in north-western Italy.

Telegram from Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] to WSC marked "Personal" reporting a meeting between him and General Alphonse Juin, Chief of Staff to General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic], on the dispute between France and the United States and Britain in north-western Italy.

Telegram from Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" asking his permission to settle arrangements for the withdrawal of French troops from Italy.

Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "Private, Personal and Top Secret" agreeing to Alexander [settling arrangements for the withdrawal of French troops from Italy].

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he will repeat to Truman the telegrams exchanged with Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre, on settling arrangements for the withdrawal of French troops from Italy]; and emphasising the importance of the united stand with the United States on this and other contentious matters.

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" repeating the exchange of telegrams with Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] on settling arrangements for the withdrawal of French troops from Italy.

Telegram from President Harry Truman to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" acknowledging receipt of WSC's telegrams and approving Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander's [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] actions [on settling arrangements for the withdrawal of French troops from Italy].

Telegram from Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] to WSC stating that the French have agreed to the withdrawal of their troops from Italy; and that he has agreed not to publicise it.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Bernard Paget [Commander in Chief Middle East Force] marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that British forces should not be withdrawn from the Lebanon and Syria until they have secured satisfactory agreements from the Levant States and the French.

Telegram from Duff Cooper [later Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] to WSC marked "Personal" warning of the "dire political consequences" of the Americans evacuating Strasbourg [France]; and stating that "from the point of view of morale" it should be held at "almost any cost". Photocopy.

Telegram from WSC [Quebec, Canada] to Foreign Secretary [Anthony Eden, later 1st Lord Avon] marked "From: Octagon" and "Gunfire No. 103" and "Personal and Top Secret" asking if he has read an article in the Observer on the French situation. [Copy].

Telegram from WSC to General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] marked "Secret" and "personal" thanking the French Government for allowing him to stay in the Basque country. [carbon copy].

Telegram from WSC to Duff Cooper [later Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] marked "Personal and Secret" arguing that the French should support the warning to the Germans over their treatment of Allied prisoners of war, emphasising that this will not greatly hinder future mobilisation; and regretting developments over a Franco-British treaty.

Telegram from Duff Cooper [later Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] to WSC reporting a meeting with General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] in which they discussed French policy in the Levant [Syria and the Lebanon]: including the French demand for a military base and the transfer of "Troupes Speciales" [Syrian troops serving with the French Army] to the Syrians.

Telegram from Duff Cooper [later Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] to WSC marked "Personal and Secret" explaining misunderstandings which occurred over a possible [Franco-British] treaty, arguing that various French officials or General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] may have "exceeded their instructions". Copy.

Telegram from WSC to Duff Cooper [later Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] marked "Personal and Top Secret" approving his telegram [on French policy towards the Levant states, Syria and the Lebanon]; and suggesting he might visit General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] rather than have de Gaulle come to him, provided he is assured "the door" would not be "banged, barred and bolted" against him. Copy.

Telegram from WSC to Paul Reynaud, Edouard Daladier and Leon Blum [former Prime Ministers of France] sending them his "warmest congratulations" on their liberation [from captivity in Germany]. Copy.

Telegram from WSC to Sir Edward Grigg [later Lord Altrincham, Minister of State, Middle East] marked "Secret and Private" expressing his concern over French policy in the Levant States [Syria and the Lebanon]; and stating that he has "given every possible warning to [General] de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic]" on the matter. Carbon copy.

Telegram from Alfred Duff Cooper [later 1st Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] to WSC marked "Secret" and "Personal" stating that he is not in favour of pursuing the question of General de Gaulle's [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] visit to London at that time; suggesting de Gaulle visit WSC if he holidays in France in the near future; and that Duff Cooper will be in Bordeaux [France] two weeks from then. Carbon copy.