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[Commander in Chief Middle East Force] marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that British forces should not be withdrawn from the Lebanon and Syria until they have secured satisfactory agreements from the Levant States and the French.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

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" requesting his support for British intervention to stop fighting in Syria; and repeating the text of a message he intends to send to General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] on hearing from Truman, appealing for French troops to withdraw to their barracks.

Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "Personal and Secret" congratulating him [on arranging the withdrawal of French troops from north-western Italy].

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" hoping he will not visit France before he visits Britain. [Carbon copy].

Draft telegram to the British Ambassador [to France, Alfred Duff Cooper, later 1st Lord Norwich] (Paris) passing on a message from WSC to [Felix] Gouin [President of the French Assembly] thanking him and the members of the Consultative Assembly for their "generous message".

Telegram from [Alfred] Duff Cooper [later 1st Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] (Paris) to Foreign Office passing on a message from [Felix] Gouin, President of the French Assembly, to WSC congratulating him on behalf of the Assembly members on victory. [Carbon copy; despatched on 9 May; received on 10 May].

Telegram from WSC to General [Charles] de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] (Paris) thanking him for his message, commenting on de Gaulle's stature, and generally on France's role in the war and prospects for the future, ending "Vive la France!". [Carbon copy; annotated by D Mackay].

Telegram from WSC to General [Charles] de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] thanking him for his message, commenting on de Gaulle's stature, and generally on France's role in the war and prospects for the future, ending "Vive la France!". [Carbon copy of text].

Telegram from General [Charles] de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] (Paris) to WSC paying tribute to WSC at the end of hostilities and hoping for close future co-operation between their countries.

Statement on 10 Downing Street paper containing the text of a telegram from WSC to General [Charles] de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] thanking him for his message, commenting on de Gaulle's stature, and generally on France's role in the war and prospects for the future, ending "Vive la France!". [annotated and initialled by WSC].

Telegram from the Foreign Office to Paris [France] passing on a message from WSC to [Felix] Gouin [President of the French Assembly] thanking him and the members of the Consultative Assembly for their "generous message". [Carbon copy].

Letter from WSC to Rene Massigli [French Ambassador to Great Britain] thanking him for his letter of 8 May and for his "loyal co-operation during the difficult days" of the war. [Carbon copy; annotated by the Private Office].

Letter from [Rene] Massigli, French Ambassador [to Great Britain] (London) to WSC describing his feelings on VE-Day, remembering the British and Resistance dead, and the broadcasts from Britain to France. [signed with manuscript annotations].