Telegram from WSC to Premier Joseph Stalin marked "immediate, personal and secret" suggesting that the Germans may be contemplating an attack on Murmansk [Soviet Union], asking for his opinion on joint operations in the area and asking whether Stalin wishes for the six squadrons of the RAF mentioned in his aide-memoire to Vyacheslav Molotov [Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs].

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] marked "most immediate, personal and secret" regarding the battle in the Libyan desert and commenting on the re-grouping of the Eighth Army, the intention to hold Tobruk [Libya], and on battle tactics and the need to regain the initiative.

Telegram from the Minister of State in the Middle East [Richard Casey] to WSC marked "most secret and personal" stating that "Vigorous" [codename for Eastern Mediterranean Convoy to Malta] is returning to Alexandria [Egypt] but that "This does not mean that we have given up all hope" and stressing importance of retaining the Liberator Squadron from the United States to attack Italian heavy ships.

Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander- in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC marked "personal and secret" confirming the orders given to Lieutenant-General Neil Ritchie [General Officer Commanding Eighth Army] and commenting on the ability to defend Tobruk [Libya].

Telegram from the Minister of State in the Middle East [Richard Casey] to WSC marked "most secret and personal" putting the case for a force of modern high-speed heavy bombers that could be used in the Mediterranean to menace the enemy's lines of supply and end his control of the sea.

Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC marked "most secret and personal" commenting on the battle in the Libyan desert: agrees with the text of WSC's draft message to General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] and comments on the "defensive spirit" of "our Commands"; comments on the implications of an initiative by General Erwin Rommel [Commander of the German Afrika Korps]; states that "Position at moment looks grave.".

Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander- in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC marked "private and most secret" complaining about the campaign in the British press attributing the deteriorating situation in Libya to the failure of the RAF to support the Army and the Malta convoys.

Telegram from Premier Joseph Stalin to WSC marked "personal and secret" commenting on the desirability of joint operations to repel a German invasion of the Soviet Union from northern Norway and Finland, asking about participation by British naval and land forces, and inquiring when the six British squadrons will arrive in the Murmansk [Soviet Union] area.

Telegram from Minister of State in the Middle East [Richard Casey] to WSC (Washington, United States) marked "personal and most secret" informing him of the imminent fall of Tobruk [Libya] and commenting on the need for rapid reinforcements of heavy bombing aircraft and submarines.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander in Chief Middle East] marked "most secret and personal" asking to be telegraphed the present location of the New Zealand Division.

Telegram from Middle East Defence Committee to WSC marked "most secret and personal" reporting their "apreciation and action taken consequent on impending fall of Tobruk " [Libya]: describes present situation in battle zone; outlines possible courses of action and recommends withdrawal of main body of Eighth Army to Matruh [Egypt]; outlines orders issued for withdrawal; comments on general implications of withdrawal Annotated in red pencil with note: "T904 cancelled".

Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander in Chief Middle East] to WSC marked "most secret and personal" regarding the location of the New Zealand Division.

Telegram from General Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC (Washington, United States) urging that, when WSC reviews general strategy with President Roosevelt, priority should not be given to the Australian front but should be given to reinforcing the Indian Ocean and recovering Burma [later Myanmar].

Telegram from Middle East Defence Committee to Deputy Prime Minister [Clement Attlee] but repeated to WSC (Washington, United States) commenting on the strength of the frontier defences and the reasons for the withdrawal to Matruh [Egypt].

Telegram from Minister of State in the Middle East [Richard Casey] to WSC marked "personal and most secret" informing him of impending battle to defend Matruh position [Egypt], Commenting on doubts regarding General Neil Ritchie's command of the Eighth Army, reporting decision of General Claude Auchinleck [Commander in Chief Middle East] to take personal command, and suggesting that WSC send Auchinleck a telegram of support.

Telegram from WSC (Washington, United States) to General Sir Claude Auchinleck (Commander in Chief Middle East) explaining that it will no longer be possible to send him the Second United States Armoured Division but that an alternative proposal has been accepted whereby the Americans will send 300 Sherman tanks and 100 self propelling howitzer guns to the Middle East as an "urgent move".

Telegram from Admiral Henry Harwood [Commander in Chief Mediterranean] to WSC denying reports of evacuation by Royal Navy from Egypt but defending the movement of certain ships through the Suez Canal to the Red Sea and stating that he hopes to get the Queen Elizabeth away tomorrow.

Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander in Chief Middle East] to WSC marked "personal and most secret" thanking him for his generous support and commenting on United States aid to the Middle East and his preparations to meet early resumption of the attack by enemy.Originally transmitted to Washington, United States but re-routed to War Office, United Kingdom.

Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander in Chief Middle East] to WSC commenting on the "very attractive" proposal by General George Marshall [Chief of Staff United States Army] to supply tanks and howitzer guns for the Middle East and asking that key United States personnel are sent to act as instructors.Transmitted to Washington, United States and London, United Kingdom.

Telegram from Minister of State in the Middle East [Richard Casey] to Deputy Prime Minister [Clement Attlee] and repeated to WSC (Washington, United States) marked "most secret" commenting on the intention of General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander in Chief Middle East] to fight a "mobile battle" and suggesting that any propaganda "should not stress the importance of any particular line of defence.".