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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 223 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 26 Apr 1919 - 27 Apr 1919

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/105/52
Scope and Contents Note from Herbert Creedy (War Office) to [WSC] referring to a letter from the Foreign Office [see CHAR 2/105/50-51] stating that WSC would not be able to wear the United States Distinguished Service Medal if he accepted it , offering to draft a letter on the matter and referring to earlier cases involving Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner, [earlier Sir Alfred Milner] (26 Apr). With reply in WSC's hand that he wishes Creedy to collect precedents and talk to Lord Milner rather than write a...
Dates: 26 Apr 1919 - 27 Apr 1919
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(Untitled), 01 Nov 1922

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/157/76
Scope and Contents

Letter from David Lloyd-George, Prime Minister, to WSC, informing him of his appointment as a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour.

Dates: 01 Nov 1922
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Nov 1922

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/157/77
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to David Lloyd-George, Prime Minister, on his appointment as a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour.

Dates: 07 Nov 1922
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
 Unknown

(Untitled), 06 Apr 1939

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/568B/198
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 06 Apr 1939
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Unknown

(Untitled), 27 Mar 1939

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/568B/199
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 27 Mar 1939
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Nov 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/44/126
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Adam Smith, Principal of the University of Aberdeen, to WSC, informing him of his election as Rector of the University. [Annotated and initialled by WSC].

Dates: 07 Nov 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Nov 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/44/127
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to the University of Aberdeen, accepting the post of Rector of the University, undertaking to represent the students to the best of his ability. [Hand-written copy].

Dates: 07 Nov 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Nov 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/44/128-133
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Robert Forgan and Gilbert Rose, University of Aberdeen Liberal Association, and Archibald Hyslop and Bernarde Davis, University of Aberdeen Unionist Association, to WSC, informing him of his election as Rector of the University. [3 copies].

Dates: 07 Nov 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Feb 1942

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/53A/38
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Sir Felix Cassel declining the invitation to become an Honorary Bencher of Lincoln's Inn.

Dates: 09 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Feb 1942

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/53A/39
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Sir Malcolm Hilbery accepting the invitation to become an Honorary Bencher of Gray's Inn.

Dates: 09 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Feb 1942

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/53A/40-42
Scope and Contents

Letters from WSC to Sir Herbert Cunliffe and 1st Lord Hailsham [earlier Sir Douglas Hogg] declining the invitation to become an Honorary Bencher of Lincoln's Inn.

Dates: 09 Feb 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Mar 1942

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/53B/130
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Sir John Miles [Warden of Merton College, Oxford] accepting an Honorary Fellowship of Merton College.

Dates: 10 Mar 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Mar 1942

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/53B/156
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to William Darling, Lord Provost of Edinburgh accepting the Freedom of the City.

Dates: 24 Mar 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 06 Jun 1942

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/53C/266
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to the Lord Provost of Aberdeen [Thomas Mitchell] declining the freedom of the city. [See CHAR 20/54B/191 for further reply].

Dates: 06 Jun 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Nov 1942

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/54B/191
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Lord Provost of Aberdeen [Thomas Mitchell] agreeing to consider the offer of the freedom of the city as open. [See CHAR 20/53C/266 for original reply].

Dates: 01 Nov 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 06 May 1941

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/38/76
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Lord Halifax [earlier Edward Wood, then Lord Irwin, British Ambassador to the United States] to WSC with invitation from University of Rochester, United States, to receive Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws in absentia, and make a broadcast speech to United States on commencement day. [see CHAR 20/38/123 for reply.].

Dates: 06 May 1941
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 14 May 1941

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/38/123
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Lord Halifax [earlier Edward Wood, then Lord Irwin, British Ambassador to the United States] accepting invitation of Honorary Degree from University of Rochester [United States]; and confirming that he will make speech to University on June 16. [see CHAR 20/38/76 .].

Dates: 14 May 1941
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Sep 1941

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/20/36-37
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC [to King George VI] accepting the appointment of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, but suggesting he does not take up the position until the war has ended. [carbon].

Dates: 22 Sep 1941
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Jan 1941

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/21A/15
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to the President of the Royal Institute of British Architects [William Ansell] accepting his election to an Honorary Fellowship.

Dates: 08 Jan 1941
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 14 Oct 1941

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/22B/185
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice [President, British Legion] accepting the Certificate of Life Membership and the gold badge of the Legion.

Dates: 14 Oct 1941
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Nov 1940

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/2B/116
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to the Secretary to the Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh [Scotland] thanking him for his admission as an Honorary Member. [Carbon].

Dates: 22 Nov 1940
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 11 Dec 1940

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/2B/150
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to 1st Lord Ebbisham [earlier Sir George Blades] accepting the Vice Grand-Mastership of the Primrose League. [Carbon].

Dates: 11 Dec 1940
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 29 Mar 1942

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/72/134
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Major Randolph Churchill (Middle East) asking him to convey to the Colonel of the 4th Hussars the value he places on being Colonel of the Regiment.

Dates: 29 Mar 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Apr 1943

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/93A/14-15
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Air Marshal Sir Bertine Sutton [Air Member for Personnel] informing him of his delight at having been awarded honorary wings by the RAF. Signed.

Dates: 01 Apr 1943
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Mar 1943

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/93A/99
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Sir Adrian Pollock [City Chamberlain and Treasurer] accepting the invitation of the Court of Common Council of the City of London to the Freedom of the City Signed.

Dates: 23 Mar 1943
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open