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.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] with message for General Bernard Freyberg [Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces in Crete] congratulating New Zealand troops.

Letter from WSC to 4th Lord Salisbury [earlier Lord Cranborne] thanking him for his letter on the decision of the Watching Committee on the Coal situation; suggests supplies of coal will comfortably last the winter as ex-miners have been brought back from other industries.

Letter from WSC to Josiah Wedgwood thanking him for his letters and hoping that many more rifles can be produced to arm the Home Guard (L D V [Local Defence Volunteers]). [Carbon].

Letter from Josiah Wedgwood to WSC enclosing: an essay: "Egypt or Greece?" advising transferral of troops from Egypt to Greece; beginning of a letter from General Sir Ian Hamilton to Josiah Wedgwood criticising official policy towards Egypt and Greece and comparing it with that of General Sir John Maxwell in 1915 [manuscript and copy]; with acknowledgement and a letter of thanks from WSC. [See CHAR 20/2B/129 for WSC's reply to essay and CHAR 20/8/125 for covering letter].

Letter from Dr Eduard Benes [former President of the Czechoslovak Republic, later Czech Republic and Slovakia] (26 Gwendolen Avenue, Putney [London]) to WSC congratulating him on his appointment to the Cabinet [as First Lord of the Admiralty], thanking him for "all the great services" to the [Czech] people, and offering support in the war "for the reestablishment of the sound principles in international politics and for justice towards small attacked peoples".Signed typescript.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Colonel Sir Donald Banks thanking him for the notification of his appointment as Honorary Air Commodore of No. 615 (County of Surrey) (Fighter) Squadron [Auxiliary Air Force] and saying that he will be glad to hear how he can be of service.Unsigned carbon typescript.

Letter from the Air Ministry (Adastral House, Kingsway [London]) to WSC informing him of his appointment as Honorary Air Commodore of No. 615 (County of Surrey) (Fighter) Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force and of the Air Council's pleasure at WSC's association with the Auxiliary Air Force.Signed typescript.

Speaking notes for WSC's speech supporting the early recall of Parliament from its summer adjournment, pointing to the dangers to European security posed by Germany, and commenting on the historical importance of the House of Commons.Partially handwritten by WSC, partially carbon typescript laid out in "psalm" form. Filing note present.

Typescript speaking notes for WSC's speech ([Caxton Hall, London]) on: his leadership of the Conservative Party; the retirement of Neville Chamberlain; his friendship with Chamberlain and admiration for him; his decision to accept the position as Leader; his belief in "the maintenance of the enduring greatness of Britain and her Empire, and the historic continuity of our Island life."Laid out in "psalm" form.