Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC with proposed announcement for withdrawal of troops in "impending Greek collapse".

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt regarding U-boats in the Atlantic; and detailing assistance required.

Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC thanking him for tanks; commenting on South African aid; and referring to possible danger of air attack in evacuation of Tobruk [Libya].

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] asking about using smoke screens for defence in Tobruk harbour [Libya]; modifications to captured German tanks; details of action at Ageil [?El Agheila] and Mechili; and demanding more frequent reports. [see CHAR 20/38/20 for reply].

Telegram from WSC to Air Officer Commanding in Chief Middle East, with request from Australian Prime Minister [Robert Menzies] for greater air support for Imperial troops in Greece.

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt thanking him for naval support in the Atlantic, referring to "Navy Western Hemisphere defence plan no. 2", and commenting on fighting in Greece and Libya.

Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC replying to points in CHAR 20/38/15 .

Telegram from WSC to Commander in Chief Mediterranean [Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham], reminding him that his objective is "to sever all communication between Italy with Africa".

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] with intercepted information on a heavy German air attack on Crete [Greece].

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] on events at Western frontier being bad luck.

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt on danger of Turkey co-operating with Germany; referring to Syria and therefore Egypt being in imminent danger; and commenting on German infiltration of northern Africa which relies on Vichy co-operation.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] congratulating him on successful evacuation; with copy of CHAR 20/38/26.

Telegram from Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham [Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean] to WSC on measures for defence of Malta.

Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean [Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham] to WSC agreeing that objective is to sever all communication between Italy and Africa ; also claims responsibility for the evacuation of forces from Greece and maintaining supply to Malta; and requires additional air support for all these objectives or Egypt will be lost within a few months.

Telegram from Government of New Zealand to WSC commenting on inadequate artillery and digging equipment for troops on Crete [Greece]; referring to the British air force's attempts to defend with 6 Hurricanes against 800 enemy aircraft; and demanding greater resources or a review of plans.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] with message of confidence for General Bernard Freyberg [Commander- in-Chief Allied Forces in Crete, Greece].

Telegram from WSC to Peter Fraser [Prime Minister of New Zealand] reassuring him about the defence of Crete [Greece].

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] in aftermath of evacuation from Greece, on having fulfilled debt of honour.

Telegram from WSC to Angora [Ankara, Turkey] on recent developments in the Middle East and Mediterranean, and regarding assistance to the Turks.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] advising increased action around Tobruk [Libya]; referring to implications of operation "Tiger" [codename for operation to pass merchant ships through the Mediterranean]; and commenting on situation in Middle East. With amendments in secretary's hand, including additional message of support for General Leslie Morshead at Tobruk [Libya].

Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on tank operations in Middle East; and referring to particular danger from Iraq to Egypt, Palestine, Crete [Greece], Cyprus and Syria.

Telegram from General Bernard Freyberg [Commander-in-Chief, Allied Force in Crete] to WSC expressing confidence in situation; and requesting more equipment and aircraft.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] advising that Hurricanes will be sent from Malta; suggests revolt in Iraq should be crushed before it is exploited by Germany.