Printed paper by WSC for the War Cabinet entitled "Statement by the First Lord to the French Admiralty"; discusses the uses of "asdics" [anti-submarine detection indicator], the necessity of defeating U-boats to control the seas, and future strategy.

Printed note by WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty, for the War Cabinet entitled "Comparison of British and Japanese Fleets"; discusses capacity of British Fleet which can be spared for the Far East, assuming the French Fleet will command Home Waters, with tables showing projected Capital Ship strengths in 1942, with dates of completion of ships.

Letter from WSC to King [George VI] on the consequences of the Royal Navy engaging the French ship Dunquerque: stating that if France declared war or handed over her Fleet and bases to Germany, Britain would need US aid, but that this is unlikely because there was little reaction to the bombardment of Oran [Algeria], and the USA has made strong representations to Admiral [Jean] Darlan [Vice-Premier of Vichy France]. [draft carbon].

Letter from [President] Franklin Roosevelt (The White House, Washington [United States]) to WSC commenting on [Lord Louis] Mountbatten's usefulness to the US Navy, "the Jap situation", and a matter concerning US relations with Vichy France. [signed manuscript with envelope].

Telegram from President [Franklin Roosevelt] to WSC on securing the French fleet for the Allies; stating that he has Marshal [Philippe] Petain's [Chief of French State] promise not to move the "Dunquerque" without Roosevelt's agreement.

Telegram from WSC to Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean [Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham], congratulating him on preventing landing of enemy supplies east of Benghazi [Libya]; expressing concern about a plan for evacuation of French ships from Alexandria [Egypt]. [see further CHAR 20/37/129].

Telegram from the [Major-General Edward] Spears Mission (Brazzaville [Congo]) to London passing on a message from General [Charles] de Gaulle [Chief of Free French] to WSC on negotiations between the Governors of Djibouti [French Somaliland] and Aden [later Yemen]; de Gaulle feels this may undermine relations with Free France and give the enemy a foothold.

Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean [Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham] to WSC commenting on Libya, Alexandria [Egypt] and the evacuation from Greece. [see CHAR 20/37/119-120 for WSC's telegram].

Telegram from WSC to General [Sir Archibald] Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] (Cairo [Egypt]) asking for an update on negotiations between the Governors of Djibouti [French Somaliland] and Aden [later Yemen]; suggesting that Free French influence there will aid success in Syria.

Telegram from the [Major-General Edward] Spears Mission to the War Office passing on a message from General [Charles] de Gaulle [Chief of Free French] to WSC on intentions to increase Free French involvement in the Middle East theatre; stating that contact with Djibouti [French Somaliland] is vital.

Telegram from Major-General Edward Spears [Head of British Mission to General Charles de Gaulle] (Cairo [Egypt]) to WSC reporting on "depressing" impressions of recent conference at General HQ; General Georges Catroux of Free France is determined to defend Syria; and feels only solution is to persuade Colonel Collet [Vichy France] to join in repelling German invasion.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] with information that Rashid Ali and Iraqi partisans are in "desperate straits"; advises joining Habbaniya forces and advancing on Baghdad [Iraq]; refers to danger of Germans capturing Syria and suggests aiding General Georges Catroux and Free French in defending the country.

Telegram from Major-General Edward Spears [Head of British Mission to General Charles de Gaulle] (Cairo [Egypt]) to WSC reporting that General Georges Catroux hopes that General Paul Legentilhomme may be involved with negotiations conducted by Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham [Commander- in-Chief, Mediterranean] with authorities at Djibouti [French Somaliland].

Telegram from Major-General Edward Spears [Head of British Mission to General Charles de Gaulle] to WSC on failure of General Paul Legentilhomme's mission to Djibouti [French Somaliland]; suggests negotiations rather than continuance of blockade.

Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC promising extra supplies for the Middle East; expressing belief that Atlantic will be decisive theatre; and reporting that Ambassador William Leahy [United States Ambassador to Vichy France] believes Marshal Henri Petain [President of the Vichy Republic] has support of French, but will be ignored by Germans infiltrating Morocco.

Telegram from General Edward Spears [Head of British Mission to General Charles de Gaulle] to WSC on belief of General Charles de Gaulle [Chief of the Free French] that Vichy concessions to United States may be means of buying time for German plans for Syria; also comments on attitude of General Maxime Weygand which may be influenced by actions of Admiral Francois Darlan.

Telegram from General Edward Spears [Head of British Mission to General Charles de Gaulle] to WSC with message from General Charles de Gaulle [Chief of the Free French] refusing to allow French aviators to join RAF as they are deserters by French Law, and suggesting that the men in question are offered British nationality.

Telegram from General Charles de Gaulle [Chief of the Free French] to WSC thanking him for recent declarations and speeches of support. He also comments on the situation in Syria and the Lebanon and states that it is developing favourably, and urges that any request by General Fernand Dentz [Vichy French High Commissioner in Syria] for an armistice be refused.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] asking him to refute rumours of a go slow in Syria to avoid spilling French blood. [Corrected by WSC]. [see CHAR 20/39/130 for reply].

Telegram from WSC to General Charles de Gaulle [Chief of the Free French] (Cairo, Egypt) thanking him for his message and advice: "You may be sure that I always cherish the interests of the Free French Movement so vital to the rebirth of France".