Telegram from WSC to General Sir Claude Auchinleck [incoming Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] asking him to make decisions on offensive in western desert and in Syria.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [outgoing Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] insisting announcement of transfer of command must now be made evening 1 July.

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt on the expansion of the American merchant shipbuilding programme and commenting on the destruction of enemy submarines and merchant vessels.

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander -in-Chief, Middle East] asking him to consider General Henry Wilson for a command in the Western desert [see CHAR 20/40/105 ].

Telegram from WSC to Oliver Lyttelton [later Lord Chandos, Minister of State in the Middle East] with a questionnaire regarding the fall of Crete [Greece].

Telegram from Averell Harriman [Special Representative of the President of the United States] to WSC reporting from Cairo [Egypt] with his observations on organisation in the Middle East. He comments on: lack of planning, salvage of tanks, underdeveloped port facilities, lack of training for personnel, and need for co-ordination of command across the three services.

Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander- in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC stating that while he has a high opinion of General Henry Wilson's abilities, he is not yet in a position to make any decision [about transferring Wilson to western desert command, see CHAR 20/40/96 ].

Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander -in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC setting out his plans for military action in the Middle East, with priority being given to consolidating position in Syria and securing Cyprus against attack.

Telegram from WSC to Lord Halifax [earlier Edward Wood, then Lord Irwin, British Ambassador to the United States] with reasons for transfer in commands between General Sir Archibald Wavell [now Commander-in-Chief, India] and Sir General Claude Auchinleck [now Commander-in-Chief, Middle East].

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander -in-Chief, Middle East] responding in detail to his proposed plans for the Middle Eastern theatre: commenting on Syria, western desert, tank, troop and air reinforcements, intelligence information, position of Tobruk [Libya], and use of air power.

Telegram from WSC to Oliver Lyttelton [later Lord Chandos, Minister of State in the Middle East] on importance of gaining Arab support by establishment of Syrian independence.

Telegram from WSC to Marshal Stalin supporting Soviet resistance to German invasion, referring to British air and naval operations against Germany, commenting on the possibility of a British operation in the Arctic, and welcoming the arrival of the Russian Military Mission. "We have only got to go on fighting to beat the life out of these villains.".

Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt on plan for the defence of the Atlantic: He comments on implications of U-boat attacks for convoys and escorts, and regrets Senator Wheeler's indiscretion revealing the destination of United States expedition recently departed from Newfoundland [later part of Canada] for Iceland. [Telegram has been bound incorrectly, with first page at back].

Telegram from WSC to Oliver Lyttelton [later Lord Chandos, Minister of State in the Middle East] on improvement of defences at Gibraltar, installation of a broadcasting transmitter, distribution of propaganda over North Africa by Special Operations Executive, and appointment of an American Liaison Officer.

Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Australia [Arthur Fadden] on troop and equipment provisions in Middle East.

Telegram from WSC to General Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] on the commitment of the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] to attacking Axis ships within proscribed waters.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia, Arthur Fadden, to WSC detailing reasons for evacuating Australian garrison from Tobruk [Libya].

Telegram from Stalin to WSC reiterating need for a second front in the West; thanks for aluminium; feels Germany should pay for war damage.

Telegram from Minister of State, Middle East [Oliver Lyttelton, later 1st Lord Chandos] to WSC advising that Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] wishes to resign over lack of confidence shown in his advice not to evacuate Australians from Tobruk [Libya]; Lyttelton recommends removing Major-General Sir Thomas Blamey [General Officer Commanding 1st Australian Corps].

Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] on German attacks on Atlantic convoys and security measures to prevent sabotage and protect crew. [1st page only].

Telegram from WSC to Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] criticising his policy of using solely Dominions troops to defend the Middle East; also questions tactics and supplies requested.

Telegram from WSC to Stalin: United States Harriman Mission [led by Averell Harriman] working closely with 1st Lord Beaverbrook [Minister of Supply, British Supply Mission to Soviet Union, earlier Max Aitken] to organise monthly delivery and route via the Caspian.

Telegram from WSC to Minister of State, Middle East [Oliver Lyttelton, later 1st Lord Chandos] emphasising support for Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East], but need for unity with Australia overrides damage of evacuating Australian garrison from Tobruk [Libya].

Telegram from WSC to Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] assuring him that his military views are endorsed by Chiefs of Staff, Cabinet and WSC, but dispute with Australian government must be avoided.