Telegrams from Anthony Eden [Foreign Secretary, later 1st Lord Avon, in Moscow, Soviet Union] to WSC asking opinion on the Soviet Union declaring war on Japan; will explain to Stalin importance of Libyan campaign, Crusader [codename for major British operation in North Africa].

Telegram from WSC to [Alfred] Duff Cooper [Resident Cabinet Minister at Singapore for Far Eastern affairs, later 1st Lord Norwich] advising that Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Pownall's appointment as Commander-in-Chief, Far East should not yet be announced; transfer of troops to Eastern theatre; German defeat at hands of Soviet Union.

Telegram from WSC to the Governor-General of Burma [Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith] advising that General Sir Archibald Wavell has been appointed Commander-in-Chief, Burma [later Myanmar]; extra troops will be transferred following decisive success in Libya.

Telegram from WSC to the Viceroy and Governor-General of India [2nd Lord Linlithgow, earlier Lord Hopetoun] advising against embarking on constitutional change when Japanese armies are approaching India and Burma [later Myanmar].

Telegram from the Minister of State, Middle East [Oliver Lyttelton, later 1st Lord Chandos] to WSC suggesting an examination into possibilities of lightning campaign from Tripoli [Libya] to seize Tunis and Bizerta [Tunisia].

Telegram from WSC to Governor of Hong Kong [Sir Mark Young] with message of solidarity in the port's ordeal.

Telegram from the Governor of Burma [later Myanmar, Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith] to WSC advising that Thai troops are converging on Burmese borders.

Telegram from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck Commander- in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on battle in Libyan desert, Crusader [codename for major British operation in North Africa].

Telegram from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on battle in Libyan desert; enemy fuel dumps captured; Air Vice-Marshal Arthur Coningham, Commanding Air Forces in the Western Desert and Air Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder [Air Officer Commanding- in-Chief, Middle East] should be singled out for praise.

Telegram from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander- in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on battle in Libyan desert.

Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] on reinforcements for Bombay; General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, India and Burma] to defend Burma [later Myanmar], Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Pownall to replace Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham [as Commander-in- Chief, Far East]; WSC to visit the United States [Washington].

Telegram from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on battle in Libyan desert; evidence that enemy has been surprised by attack.

Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander- in-Chief, India and Burma] to WSC on difficulty of attacking Thailand [earlier Siam] through Burma [later Myanmar] and transporting reinforcements to Malaya [later Malaysia].

Telegram from John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] to WSC blaming inadequate air support and preparations for success of enemy attacks on allied ships in Pacific.

Telegram from [Alfred] Duff Cooper [Resident Cabinet Minister at Singapore for Far Eastern affairs, later 1st Lord Norwich] to WSC questioning the military judgement of Lieutenant-General Arthur Percival [General Officer Commanding, Malaya, later Malaysia]: loss of 11th Division defending Penang, and plans for defence of North Borneo [part of Malaysia].

Telegram from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander- in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on battle in Libyan desert.

Telegram from the Minister of State, Middle East [Oliver Lyttelton, later 1st Lord Chandos] to WSC on transfer of command from the Caspian to the Mediterranean; need to co-ordinate supplies in Persian Gulf with United States military.

Telegrams from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on battle in Libyan desert; enemy in retreat and being pursued by Air Force.

Telegrams from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on battle in Libyan desert (T 1041); Indian troops have captured Derna and Mechili, enemy retreating further (T 1042); with reply from WSC (T 1043).

Telegram from John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] to WSC on report received from General Officer Commanding the Australian Imperial Force (Malaya) [later Malaysia], Lieutenant-General [Henry] Gordon Bennett, referring to inadequate air support for Australian troops and ill-prepared response to attack in the Far East.

Telegram from WSC to the Commander-in-Chief and Governor of Hong Kong [Sir Mark Young] "We expect you to resist to the end. The honour of the empire is in your hands".

Telegram from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on battle in Libyan desert; praises Air Vice-Marshal Arthur Coningham [Commanding Air Forces in the Western Desert].

Telegram from Minister of State, Middle East [Oliver Lyttelton, later 1st Lord Chandos] to WSC on the refusal of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Blamey [General Officer Commanding, 1st Australian Corps] to obey Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in- Chief, Middle East]; proposes Laverack as replacement.

Telegram from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on battle in Libyan desert.

Telegram from John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] to WSC promising Australian personnel to operate light tanks in Malaya [later Malaysia]; requires transport and adequate air support for additional force.