Telegram from the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt, to WSC regarding the concerns of Generalissimo Chiang-Kai-shek [Chinese nationalist leader] over the military command in Burma and Southern China: suggests that Lieutenant-General Joseph Stilwell [Commander of United States Forces in China, Burma (later Myanmar) and India] command the northern end, with the southern part coming under British command.

Telegram from the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] to WSC regarding naval matters: suggests that the United States reinforce the British Home Fleet and that British ships are used to replace the HYPO Force or to do the whole escorting job [to Diego Suarez, Madagascar, in operation "Ironclad"]; states that tanker sinkings are very disturbing; comments on the role of American destroyers and trawlers in the Atlantic; suggests measures for dealing with the submarine menace.

Telegram from WSC to the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] commenting on the scale of naval support from the United States required by the British Home Fleet to help in operations against the Tirpitz [German battleship] and to release ships for the defence of Gibraltar.

Telegram from WSC to the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] commenting on a message from Admiral Ernest King [Chief of Naval Operations and Commander-in- Chief, United States Navy] promising to keep the Japanese occupied in the Pacific while Britain is building up strength in the Indian Ocean; also refusing Roosevelt's "generous offer" of two new battleships [to reinforce the British Home Fleet].

Telegram from the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt to WSC describing damage inflicted by United States forces on the Japanese naval task force off New Guinea [later Papua New Guinea and part of Indonesia]: "It was by all means the best days work we have had.".

Telegram from the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt, to WSC outlining details of the United States naval force assigned to report for temporary duty with the British Home Fleet; states that a similar detachment will be kept on "this side" to "head off enemy when he comes into open Atlantic.".

Telegram from the Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] to WSC accepting proposals by WSC and the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt, for the establishment of unified control for the conduct of the war in the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Atlantic, and welcoming the appointment of General Douglas MacArthur as [Commander-in-Chief of Allied forces, South West Pacific area]; hopes that the close collaboration between Australia and New Zealand will not be weakened.

Telegram from WSC to the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] thanking him for sending a force including a new battleship to join the British Home Fleet; states that this will enable Britain to send a force including HMS Renown to Gibraltar; asks for sufficient warning before the United States will require the new battleships in the Pacific.

Telegram from the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt to WSC regarding command in Burma [later Myanmar] and the relationship between General Harold Alexander [General Officer Commanding, Burma] and Lieutenant-General Joseph Stilwell [Commander of United States forces, China, Burma and India]; believes that Alexander and Stilwell can work together, and emphasises the suitability of Stilwell for the command of Chinese forces in Burma.

Telegram from the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt, to WSC explaining his proposal to resume limited economic assistance to North Africa and to send further Red Cross aid to children in France; comments on recent bombing operations against France and suggests that these should be supplemented by use of psychological and economic weapons; comments on the importance of North Africa and Vichy France as a source for "vital military and strategic information".

Telegram from WSC to the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] regarding the project to send supplies from the United States to French North Africa: comments on the value of contacts between the United States and Vichy France but asks that nothing should interfere with operation "IRONCLAD" [operation against Diego Suarez, Madagascar]; comments on the operation and proposes dropping leaflets suggesting the attack was Anglo-American.

Telegram from 1st Lord Beaverbrook [earlier Max Aitken] (United States) to WSC: comments on hostile criticism of Britain, the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] and the war effort in the United States.

Telegram from the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt to WSC regarding his request for American assistance in transporting Spitfires to Malta [see CHAR 20/73/13-14] and commenting on the availability of the Furious.

Telegram from the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt, to WSC opposing the use of leaflets and other informal methods to link the United States with the operation against Madagascar ["Ironclad"].

Telegram from WSC to the Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] reciting detailed comments by the Chiefs of Staff on offensive naval action in the Far East: states that it is necessary to remain strategically on the defensive in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans and outlines reasons; comments on the implementation of a future strategic offensive and interim offensive action; comments on the relative strengths of the fleets of the United States and Japan.

Telegram from WSC to the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] commenting on the presence of a large Japanese naval force in the Indian Ocean; wonders whether these movements are a prelude to an invasion of Ceylon [later Sri Lanka] and suggests that the United States Pacific Fleet might be used to compel the Japanese naval forces back to the Pacific.