Newspaper cutting from the Evening Sun of a letter to the editor from Shane Leslie about Cecil Spring-Rice's time as British ambassador to the United States. Spring-Rice is praised for his delicate handling of Anglo-American relations, his success in persuading American traders to blockade Germany after the outbreak of World War I and in inspiring confidence among the Catholic and Irish factions in America. Leslie also discusses Spring-Rice's relations with President Woodrow Wilson.

Draft copy of an article [by Lady Randolph Churchill] for the New York World which includes observations about society in London and New York [United States], Mrs William Astor's [Mary Astor's] comments about American "salons" and the position of women in both countries. Typescript with manuscript corrections.

Typescript note from CSC to WSC informing him that Mr [Joseph] Davies had formerly been United States Ambassador to Moscow [Soviet Union] and had made that "somewhat trying film 'Mission to Moscow'". Initialled by CSC with annotation in hand of John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary] that the film indicated Mr Davies had visited Chartwell [Kent] shortly before the war.

Telegram from the President of the United States [Harry Truman] to WSC marked "priority" and "top secret and personal" informing him that he has received WSC's number 75 (with pencil annotation indicating that this was about the Berlin [?Potsdam, Germany] meeting) and referring to Joseph Davies's visit to Britain and his discussions with WSC and Anthony Eden [later 1st Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary].

Copy of letter from Harry Truman [President of the United States] (The White House, Washington) to WSC introducing his friend the Honourable Joe [Joseph] Davies: "You may talk freely and frankly to him , as you would to me." Annotated by John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary] with note that PM has seen and the original has been given to Mr Davies.

Hand-written note from [Nicholas] Henderson [Assistant Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary] to John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] informing him that he is attaching a note prepared by the North American Department on Joseph E Davies. Marked by WSC.

Hand-written note from ? Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC] to WSC asking whether [Joseph] Davies should be allowed to contact "[Ernest] Bevin & Co". Annotated by WSC in red, "Certainly not, repeat not nor anyone else" and dated and initialled. Also a note from Kathleen Hill to Private Office instructing them to find out if Mr [Anthony] Eden [later 1st Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] is aware of this.

Letter by Harold Laski [Professor of political science at the University of London and a member of the Executive Committee of the Labour Party] (Devon Lodge, Addison Bridge Place, W14 [London]) commenting on the death of President Roosevelt, its impact on himself and WSC, and suggesting the establishment of 3 Franklin Roosevelt Professorships of American History and Institutions at Cambridge, Bristol and Manchester.

Letter by Harold Laski [Professor of political science at the University of London and a member of the Executive Committee of the Labour Party] (Devon Lodge, Addison Bridge Place, W14 [London]) commenting on the death of President Roosevelt, its impact on himself and WSC, and suggesting the establishment of 3 Franklin Roosevelt Professorships of American History and Institutions at Cambridge, Bristol and Manchester. [typescript copy].

Text of article by Harold Laski [Professor of political science at the University of London and a member of the Executive Committee of the Labour Party] entitled " A London Letter" paying tribute to the qualities of the late President Roosevelt. The final paragraph includes Roosevelt's observations to Laski about WSC. [carbon].

Letter from B C Sendall [Private Secretary] (Ministry of Information, Malet Street, WC1 [London]) to John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary] informing him that Walter Lippman is expected in London at the beginning of next week and that Brendan Bracken hopes that WSC will find it possible to see him. [Signed typescript] With annotation in red ink by WSC "Yes. Mrs C[hurchill] luncheon?".

Note of 6 Nov from WSC to Private Office asking how long Walter Lippman is likely to stay, as this is a very busy week and it would be much easier to find an opportunity towards the end of next week. [Typescript] With ms annotation of 15 Nov by John Peck [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] stating that Lippman has left and that the Ministry of Information will call when he returns.

Note of 04 Jan from WSC to Private Office stating that he did not remember being told that Walter Lippman was in London and asking that the dates be obtained from the Ministry of Information. [Initialled typescript] With annotation of 05 Jan by John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary] asking WSC to wait while he obtains a report from B C Sendall [Private Secretary, Ministry of Information].

Letter from B C Sendall [Private Secretary] (Ministry of Information, Malet Street, WC1 [London]) to John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary] giving details of the recent visit to Britain by Walter Lippman with conclusion, underlined in blue pencil, that Lippman spent less than three days in London at a time when neither the Prime Minister nor the Foreign Secretary were available. [Signed typescript].

Minute from WSC to Foreign Office marked "indexed" stating that if Walter Lippman has been making complaints about not having been seen by WSC or the Foreign Secretary during his visit to Britain, the Ambassador should assure Lippman of the pleasure WSC would have had in seeing him had it been possible, and of his regret that it was not possible. [Initialled carbon].

Minute [from F A Lindemann, later 1st Lord Cherwell, Prime Minister's Personal Assistant] to WSC on a request by Averell Harriman [United States Special Representative in Great Britain] for President [Franklin Roosevelt] to be supplied with similar figures and the same charts as WSC, and Harriman's thoughts on likely US participation in the conflict. [Copy; given running number 263].

Minute [from F A Lindemann, later 1st Lord Cherwell, Prime Minister's Personal Assistant] to WSC on providing [Harry] Hopkins [Special Advisor and Assistant to the President of the United States] with shipping figures. [Copy; given running number 232].