Telegram from WSC to the Prime Minister of Canada [William Mackenzie King] clarifying the scope and functions of the Pacific War Council, and agreeing that it is not essential for Canada to be represented on the Council at this stage.

Letter from [Ian] Montgomery [Private Secretary to the Secretary to the Treasury] (Offices of the Cabinet, Great George Street) to WSC's Private Secretary enclosing a proof copy of [Major-]General [Michael] Maltby's [late General Officer Commanding, British troops in China] despatch [see CHAR 20/250A/51-77] and stating that alterations have been made with regard to the susceptibilities of the Canadians. [signed; annotated by WSC and his staff].

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 "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 WSC to United Kingdom High Commissioner in Canada [Malcolm MacDonald] marked "secret and personal" stating that he will be very glad if he will continue his work as High Commissioner, "which has been so admirably discharged hitherto and which is certainly not yet finished".

Telegram from United Kingdom High Commissioner in Canada [Malcolm MacDonald] to WSC marked "secret and personal" thanking him for his charming message [see CHAR 20/198B/125]. With annotation in red ink by ?WSC.

Letter from King George VI to WSC advising him to reconsider his choice of [1st] Lord Beaverbrook [earlier Sir Max Aitken] for Aircraft Production in the Air Ministry; feels there will be repercussions, especially in Canada where the Air Training Scheme will take place. [manuscript].

Letter from WSC to Vincent Massey [High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom] thanking Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] for his "kind message" and sending best wishes to the Government and people of Canada. [Carbon copy].

Draft letter from WSC to [Vincent] Massey [High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom] thanking Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] for his "kind message" and sending best wishes to the Government and people of Canada. [Carbon copy].

Letter from Vincent Massey, High Commissioner for Canada [in the United Kingdom] (Canada House, London) to WSC passing on a message from Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] congratulating WSC and the "brave people of Britain upon the victory". [signed].

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.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Canada Mackenzie King (San Francisco [United States]) [to Dominions Office] passing on a message for WSC commenting on Canada's role in the war and the "heroic endurance of the British people . . . and the magnificent part taken by their armed forces".

Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] marked "Top Secret" giving details of the number of Canadian troops likely to be repatriated before the end of 1945, and general troopship availability in the Atlantic.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] to WSC marked "Secret" requesting that the number of Canadian personnel to be repatriated is increased to at least 150,000 in the last six months of 1945. [Received 7 July].

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.

Telegram from WSC to British High Commissioner in Canada [Malcolm MacDonald] marked "Secret and Personal" thanking him for his telegram and hoping he will continue in his post.

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

Telegram from WSC to Acting Prime Minister of Canada congratulating him on Canada's role in the defeat of Germany; and anticipating victory over Japan.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] (San Francisco [United States]) to WSC thanking him for his message to the "armed forces and people of Canada"; and paying tribute to WSC and the role of Britain [in the defeat of Germany].