Letter from Hamar Greenwood (Whitby, Ontario, Canada) to WSC describing his tour of Canada and the good reception given by Canadians to WSC's letter assuring them that the change of government in Britain will bring about no fundamental change in imperial policy. Encloses related newspaper cuttings [See CHAR 2/27/34].

Cuttings from The Toronto World and The Toronto Globe on Hamar Greenwood's return to his native town of Whitby, [Ontario, Canada] and WSC's letter to him assuring Canadians that the change of government in Britain will bring about no fundamental changes in imperial policy. 7 papers. Originally sent with CHAR 2/27/33.

Letter from Lord Northcliffe [earlier Sir Aflfred Harmsworth] (The Times) to WSC explaining why he thinks WSC should visit Canada. Signed typescript.

Letter from Sir Max Aitken [later Lord Beaverbrook] to WSC offering to arrange a political tour of Canada for him. Asserts that had Joseph Chamberlain gone on such a tour he would have won the country over to Imperial Preference. Points out that his (Aitken's) involvement in big trusts in Canada has made him unpopular among western farmers, but this need not affect WSC on his tour.

Telegram from Prime Minister, WSC, to the Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] in which he expresses regret that [King] does not feel that proposals for the award of campaign stars would be suitable for Canada; discusses the decision not to award the 1939-45 star for service by overseas forces in the United Kingdom, proposals for a new Defence medal, and the service qualification for one of the new stars. Typescript.

Letter from Mary [Lady Minto] (Government House, Ottawa [Canada]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she expresses pleasure that [Lady Randolph] intends to visit her; explains that it would be unwise to invite "Mrs K" in view of the newspaper stories about her and the "straight-laced and early Victorian" attitudes in Canada; and discusses arrangements for [Lady Randolph] to travel from New York [United States]. Signed manuscript.

Copy of a letter from [Lord Northcliffe, earlier Alfred Harmsworth] to WSC in which he suggests that he should consult Lord Beaverbrook [earlier Sir Max Aitken] about the embargo on Canadian cattle as it is a matter of urgency, adding that he would have approached the Prime Minister [David Lloyd George] were he not "such a damnably short-tempered fellow".

Copy of a letter from WSC to [Lord] Northcliffe [earlier Alfred Harmsworth] marked private in which he says that he has been consistently opposed to the embargo on Canadian cattle and has discussed it with Lord Beaverbrook [earlier Sir Max Aitken] as he believes that it could damage "British Imperial interests in the Dominions".

Telegram from WSC to Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] marked "Top Secret and Personal" stating that war in Europe may go on until the summer of 1945 and that Canadian forces will be involved in large-scale operations for the defeat of Germany; that he feels he need make no comment on whether Canada needs to introduce conscription for overseas service at this time; and praising the contribution of Canadian forces to the war effort.

Telegram from Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" expressing relief at WSC's understanding of the seriousness of his situation with regard to possible introduction of conscription for overseas service in Canada.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] to WSC marked "Personal" requesting advice on the possible duration of the war and the likelihood of Canadian troops being involved in the next large operation in order for King to decide whether it will be necessary to introduce conscription for overseas service, which he feels will be a very divisive issue leading to the dissolution of the Canadian Parliament and a general election.

Telegram from WSC to Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] marked "personal and private" noting that "it is not proper for us to engage in reciprocal congratulations upon our various fortunes at the polls" but expressing his delight that King "had once again attained the position whence you can lead united Canada ever deeper into the union of the British Commonwealth and Empire".

Telegram from WSC to Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] marked "secret" and "private" commenting on King's success in the Canadian elections: "Although at times to British eyes things got rather mixed, I was always confident that Canada would stand by you as the pilot who weathered the storm. You and I, both being in the last lap of public life, can afford to be very bold in defence of the main causes for which we have fought".

Letter from Paul Beards [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to Andrew Bell (Office of the Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom) marked "personal and private" reciting text of "private and secret" message from WSC to Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] thanking him for his private letter and expressing delight at appointment of Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis] as Governor General of Canada. [Carbon].

Typescript draft of letter from WSC to Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] thanking him for his private letter and expressing delight at appointment of Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later 1st Lord Alexander of Tunis] as Governor General of Canada. Initialled and marked "private and secret" by WSC in red ink.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] to WSC marked "Secret" on the limited transport available for repatriating Canadian troops.

Telegram [from Dominions Office] to the Canadian Government passing on a message from WSC to the Acting Prime Minister of Canada congratulating him on Canada's role in the defeat of Germany; and anticipating victory over Japan.

Telegram [from Dominions Office] to the Canadian Government passing on a message from WSC to Acting Prime Minister of Canada congratulating him on Canada's role in the defeat of Germany; and anticipating victory over Japan.

Typed draft of telegram from WSC to Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] (San Francisco [United States]) thanking him for his message and commenting on Canada's contribution to the victory.

Telegram from Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada, San Francisco, United States] to WSC sending personal congratulations.

Telegram from Mackenzie King, Prime Minister [of Canada], San Francisco [United States] to Dominions Office passing on a message for WSC congratulating him on his victory announcement.

Telegram [from Dominions Office] to [Dominions Office] Section of the UK Delegation, San Francisco [United States], passing on a "Personal" message from WSC to Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] thanking him for his message and commenting on Canada's contribution to the victory.