Letter from Douglas M Gane (456 Great St Helen's, [London]) to WSC asserting that in view of the growth of French power on the Atlantic coast of Morocco Britain should have safeguarded her communications with Cape Colony [South Africa] by obtaining the right to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife [Canary Islands], which could have been done by including Spain in the recent Anglo-French agreement.

Letter from Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour] (4 Carlton Gardens, Pall Mall, [London]) to WSC stating that he has written to Sir Edward Grey [later Lord Grey of Fallodon] [about the European situation].

Letter from Irene Noel (Hotel Continental, Athens, [Greece]) to WSC reporting that Eleutherios Venezelos of Greece is to visit Britain for talks. Outlines the Greek position on Salonika and on self-government for Albania and urges the British government not to give too much support to Bulgaria as opposed to Greece. Asks that Admiral Tufnell be replaced by a more efficient man to command the navy in Greece.

Letter from Sir Edward Grey [later Lord Grey of Fallodon] (14 Sloane Gardens, [London]) to David Lloyd George reporting on the meeting of European ambassadors and on peace negotiations between Turkey and the Balkan states. Copy. Sent with CHAR 2/57/74.

Letter from Sir John French [later Lord French and Lord Ypres] (22 North Audley Street, Grosvenor Square, [London]) to WSC enclosing military maps and a pamphlet on the Normandy peninsula [France] to illustrate his recent remarks on the strength of an Anglo- French military alliance.

Letter from Sir Arthur Nicolson [later 1st Lord Carnock] (Foreign Office) to WSC on the threatened occupation by Italy of Tripoli [Libya] and the possible response of Turkey and Germany. Thinks the occupation will expedite the settlement of the Morocco question [the Agadir crisis] and that Britain shoud remain neutral.

Letter from William Royle (Elmwood, Rusholme, [Manchester]) to WSC reporting dissatisfaction among Liberal ranks with the Government's hostile attitude towards Germany and its subservient policy towards Russia with regard to Persia [Iran].

Letter from WSC (Admiralty) to William Royle citing the growth of German naval power as the reason why Britain should not antagonise Russia in Persia [Iran]. Warns that France may be forced into war with Germany to avoid national humiliation, but hopes that the rise of democratic forces in Germany and the recovery of Russia after her disasters in Manchuria [China] will lessen the threat of German aggression. Signed and annotated typescript copy.

Letter from Sir Edward Grey [later Lord Grey of Fallodon] (Foreign Office) to WSC returning a draft [?of a letter by WSC defending the Government's foreign policy; see CHAR 2/53/86-87], agreeing with the point about German naval expenditure and asserting that the Manchester Guardian and others have incorrectly assessed the increase in Britain's political responsibility in northern Persia [Iran] following the Anglo-Russian agreement.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [outgoing Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] detailing duties of Oliver Lyttelton [later Lord Chandos] as Minister of State for the War Cabinet in the Middle East.

Telegram from WSC to Sir Stafford Cripps [British Ambassador to the Soviet Union] regarding the proposed Anglo-Russian declaration. He recites text of message for Marshal Stalin supporting declaration and informing Stalin that he is consulting Dominions. He recites proposed text of declaration for Cripps, and states that this is not to be communicated to Stalin yet.

Minute from WSC [First Lord of the Admiralty] to the Prime Minister [Herbert Asquith, later 1st Lord Oxford and Asquith] and Sir Edward Grey [Foreign Secretary] on the importance of the part to be played by Norway, the Netherlands and Belgium in the naval war with Germany. [Hand-written, initialled by WSC].

Letter from WSC [First Lord of the Admiralty] to Sir Edward Grey [Foreign Secretary], on relations with Japan, particularly Grey's attitude, stating that it would be easy to give mortal offence, which would not be forgotten; WSC also comments on the situation in the Balkans. Includes Grey's reply, stating that he felt that it was "all right now with Japan". [Hand-written, initialled by Grey and WSC].

Minute from WSC [First Lord of the Admiralty] to Sir Edward Grey [Foreign Secretary] on the attitude of Portugal, explaining that the Admiralty saw relations with Spain as being more important. [Hand-written, initialled by WSC].

Telegram from Henry Beaumont, [Counsellor, British Embassy, Constantinople (later Istanbul)] reporting his conversation with the Grand Vizier, on Turkey's undertaking to remain neutral in the European War, and also on the German presence in Turkish ships. Includes note by WSC stating that this uncertainty would not do, and that a protest must be made to the Foreign Office. [Carbon].

Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir Louis Mallett [British Ambassador to Turkey], suggesting that he point out to the Turkish Government that as soon as the German officers and men ceased to control the Turkish Navy the British fleet would move away. Also that it was the Germans who were keeping the Dardanelles closed to the great detriment of Turkey. [Carbon].

Telegram from Sir Louis Mallett [British Ambassador to Turkey] to the Foreign Office, on the closure of the Dardanelles and Turkey's policy towards Germany. [Carbon].

Letter from Vice-Admiral Sir Cecil Burney, Senior Officer and President, International Commission administering the town of Scutari [Shkoder, Albania], to WSC [First Lord of the Admiralty] on the political and military situation in the area. [Hand-written, with typed transcript].

Letter from WSC (Home Office) to King Edward VII describing events in the House of Commons including: continuing discussion of the Army estimates and WSC's speech on whether the land force is sufficient for the needs of the country.

Letter from WSC [First Lord of the Admiralty] to Sir Edward Grey [Foreign Secretary], asking for approval of WSC's personal message to Enver Pasha [Turkish Minister of War, on Turkish neutrality]. [Hand-written draft, initialled by WSC].

Note by [Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary], giving a draft personal message from WSC to [Enver Pasha, Turkish Minister of War], on Turkish neutrality. [Hand-written, unsigned].