Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC marked "Secret" supporting Eire's omission from the Conference at Ottawa [Canada] on Civil Aviation and suggesting that the best policy towards Eire and such matters is to wait until the war is over and Eire has clarified its position in relation to the Commonwealth.

Telegram from Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] to WSC marked "Secret and Personal" stating that although he is not convinced by the arguments WSC advanced [see CHAR 20/172/73], he does not wish to make any further comments on the omission of Eire from the Conference at Ottawa [Canada] on Civil Aviation.

Telegram from WSC to Lord Swinton [earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister, Resident Minister in West Africa] marked "Private, Secret, and Most Immediate" inviting him to become Minister for Civil Aviation.

Telegram from Lord Swinton [earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister, Resident Minister in West Africa] to WSC "Private and Secret" accepting the offer to become Minister for Civil Aviation. Copy.

Telegram from WSC to Lord Swinton [earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister, Resident Minister in West Africa] marked "Personal" expressing pleasure at Swinton's decision to become Minister for Civil Aviation. Initialled.

Telegram from WSC to Lord Swinton [earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister, Minister of Civil Aviation] stating that a Ministerial Committee has been formed to consider points raised [by British Delegation at the Civil Aviation Conference in Chicago, United States]. Signed.

Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" appealing for moderation of the British position at the Civil Aviation Conference at Chicago [United States].

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating his and the Cabinet's views on the Civil Aviation Conference in Chicago [United States]: that differences between the British and United States delegations have arisen because of new proposals introduced after an agreement on 17 November; that if the United States are unable to confirm this agreement, then common ground should be agreed on and the remainder adjourned to a future date.

Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" suggesting that serious repercussions may result if no satisfactory agreement is reached at the Civil Aviation Conference in Chicago [United States] and appealing for a review of the situation to get agreement.

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that the British Government has come to definite conclusions on issues raised at the Civil Aviation Conference in Chicago [United States] and will send them on to arrive by 28 November.

Telegram from WSC to Lord Swinton [earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister, Minister of Civil Aviation] in Chicago [United States] marked "Personal and Top Secret" setting out the Cabinet position on disagreements with the United States at the Civil Aviation Conference, and indicating their willingness to co-operate where possible.

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" setting out the Cabinet position on disagreements with the United States at the Civil Aviation Conference in Chicago [United States] and appealing for an adjournment on matters which cannot immediately be resolved.

Telegram from Lord Swinton [earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister, Minister of Civil Aviation] in Chicago [United States] to WSC marked "Secret" giving text of British delegation compromise plan for the Civil Aviation Conference.

Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" putting forward the United States position on the Civil Aviation Conference in Chicago [United States]: that unnecessary restrictions should not be placed on post-war aviation; and pointing to a Canadian compromise which might prove workable.

Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he has been advised that Lord Swinton's [earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister, Minister of Civil Aviation] motion at the Conference on Civil Aviation in Chicago [United States] [to approve technical decisions and refer unfinished business to the Council of the International Organisation] has been deferred and appealing for a more substantive agreement.

Telegram from WSC [in the United States] to Foreign Secretary [Anthony Eden, later 1st Lord Avon] marked "From: Octagon" and "Gunfire 262" and "Personal and Top Secret" referring to "Cordite 336" and commenting on invitations to the Civil Aviation Conference. [Copy].

Letter from Whitney Straight (Headquarters 216 Group, Middle East) to WSC stating that Lord Swinton [ earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister] has asked him to join the Board of BOAC and one of the new Corporations, explaining that "for statutory reasons" it would be impossible for him to do this and occupy a seat in the House of Commons, and that "after careful and searching consideration I feel I should be best employed in British Aviation".

Letter from Whitney Straight (Headquarters 216 Group, Middle East) to WSC stating that Lord Swinton [ earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister] has asked him to join the Board of BOAC and one of the new Corporations, explaining that "for statutory reasons" it would be impossible for him to do this and occupy a seat in the House of Commons, and that "after careful and searching consideration I feel I should be best employed in British Aviation". [Carbon copy].

Letter from Spenser Grey (Royal Aero Club, 3 Clifford Street, [London]) to WSC asking him to enter him (Grey) for the August handicap air race.

Letter from Spenser Grey (Royal Aero Club) to Edward Marsh on the insurance of the aircraft he intends to fly [in the August Handicap air race].

Letter from (Air Ministry) to WSC enclosing CHAR 2/124A/11 and stressing the importance of Spenser Grey having insured himself for the air race for which he wishes WSC to enter him.