Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" requesting he consider the text of a proposed proclamation intended for the German Army warning them that the consequences of prolonged resistance through 1945 will be famine; but also acknowledging the danger that the Germans may react to such a tactic by starving all foreigners, including prisoners of war, in Germany. Photocopy.

Telegram from Minister of Production [Oliver Lyttelton, later Lord Chandos] (Washington [United States]) to WSC marked "Beefeater 18" stating that he and the Minister of Food [Colonel John Llewellin] have been informed that the US Government approve of them proceeding at once to obtain a long term meat contract with the Argentine [Argentina].

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" commenting on the prospect of mass starvation in German-occupied Holland [the Netherlands]; requesting Roosevelt join him in arranging, through the Swiss Government, for food and medical supplies to be sent from Sweden or areas under military control of the Allies; and proposing that the Germans are warned that they will be held responsible if they refuse these measures.

Telegram from WSC to the Minister of Production [Oliver Lyttelton, later Lord Chandos] marked "Aperitif No. 8" and "Personal and Secret" stating "Good" [to the Americans agreeing to them securing a long-term meat contract with Argentina].

Telegram from Minister of Production [Oliver Lyttelton, later Lord Chandos] (Washington [United States]) to WSC marked "Beefeater 20" stating that he is sure that the figures showing world deficiencies in food "will show that supply and requirements cannot balance unless there is a substantial cut in Army as well as Russian requirements", and that this is likely to be unpopular.

Telegram from Minister of Production [Oliver Lyttelton, later Lord Chandos] (Washington [United States]) to WSC marked "Beefeater 21" reporting a meeting with General George Marshall [Chief of Staff United States Army] in which they discussed the cutting back of army rations; the pressure on Marshall over demobilisation; and arrangements for the continuing war with Japan.

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" giving his suggested terms for their proposed joint message to the German Government regarding their responsibility to prevent mass starvation in occupied Holland [the Netherlands].

Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" agreeing in principle to WSC's proposal to give notice to the German Government that it is their responsibility to sustain the civil population in German-occupied Holland [the Netherlands]; but suggesting they consult Marshal Stalin before proceeding any further.

Telegram from Minister of Production [Oliver Lyttelton, later Lord Chandos] (Washington [United States]) to WSC marked "Beefeater No. 28" reporting on a meeting with Lieutenant General Brehon Somervell [Commanding General of the Services of Supply, United States Army] in which they discussed bomb production for air forces in the Pacific war, and balancing food supply and requirements; and on having to address senior American businessmen on the British economy.

Telegram from Minister of Production [Oliver Lyttelton, later Lord Chandos] (Washington [United States]) to WSC marked "Beefeater No. 27" reporting on a conversation with General George Marshall [Chief of Staff United States Army] on cutting aircraft production, strategic matters and the feeding of [enemy] prisoners of war.

Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" approving of WSC's proposed message to the German Government [on sustaining the civil population in German-occupied Holland (the Netherlands)] given that Marshal Stalin also approves.

Telegram from Minister of Production [Oliver Lyttelton, later Lord Chandos] (Washington [United States]) to WSC marked "Beefeater No. 33" stating that the uncertainty in the US administration created by the death of President Roosevelt and the impending San Francisco [United States] Conference means that negotiations over food supply problems may have to be postponed.

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" setting out the procedure for the meeting of the United States and British Armies, and Soviet forces; and commenting on possible developments in the Allied zones of occupation in Germany with regard to the control structure and food distribution.

Telegram from Minister of Production [Oliver Lyttelton, later Lord Chandos] to WSC marked "Beefeater 36" stating that the Canadians have agreed to reduce their meat consumption to the American level; and that in discussions he has brought up the problem of [the high] military requirements.

Telegram from WSC to General Dwight Eisenhower [Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force in Western Europe, United States Army] marked "Personal and Private" repeating the text of a statement from Dr Pieter Gerbrandy [Prime Minister of the Netherlands] on the food shortages and other problems in Western Holland and indicating the Netherlands Government's attitude towards military action against the Germans; and WSC's reply stating that he is putting the matter into Eisenhower's hands.

Telegram from Minister of Production [Oliver Lyttelton, later Lord Chandos] (Washington [United States]) to WSC marked "Beefeater 39" reporting on difficulties in negotiations over the supply of carcass meat; and emphasising the need to conclude a contract with Argentina.

Telegram from Lord Cherwell [earlier Frederick Lindemann, Prime Minister's Personal Assistant] in Washington to WSC marked "Personal" urging WSC to withdraw from contract for importing Argentinean meat because of objections from the United States.

Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC suggesting that the British Government should not conclude a four year contract for importing Argentinean meat at the present time because of the political situation in Argentina.

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that no long-term contract [for importing Argentinean meat] will be made in the near future.

Telegram from John Martin [WSC's Principal Private Secretary] to Private Office amending WSC's telegram to President Roosevelt [see CHAR 20/173/37] to indicate that no long-term contract [for importing Argentinean meat] will be made in the "next couple of months".

Telegram from 5th Lord Munster [Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for India and for Burma, later Myanmar] to WSC recommending sending to India: Auxiliary Territorial Service members to "meet lack of white women"; more cinema projectors; more beer; and requesting that air letter cards from India to the United Kingdom are carried free.

Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC marked "Personal and Secret" thanking him for his news that the United Kingdom will continue importing Argentinean meat on a month by month basis rather than signing a long-term contract; and apologising for any misunderstanding over a State Department document [quoted in full in CHAR 20/175/112-113] on importing Argentinean goods.

Telegram from WSC [Moscow, Soviet Union] to Minister of Food [Colonel John Llewllin] emphasising that a long-term contract [for the importing of Argentinean meat] should not be negotiated in the next two months and no indications should be given that they are going to make such a contract. Marked: "From Tolstoy".