Letter from A R T Richards (Via di Quarto 10, Castello, Florence, [Italy]) to [WSC] complaining about the corrupt native administration of Ceylon [later Sri Lanka] and the failure of the British government to protect the interests of the British tea planters on the island. Typescript copies at CHAR 2/189/32-36 and CHAR 2/189/37-41.

Typescript copy of CHAR 2/189/28-31.

Typescript copy of CHAR 2/189/28-31.

Proof of article by George Cornwallis West on the defects of the new constitution in Ceylon [later Sri Lanka]. Sent with CHAR 2/189/42.

Letter from [WSC] to George Cornwallis-West stating that it would be better for him to raise the matter of the constitution of Ceylon [later Sri Lanka] in the House of Commons rather than write a letter to the "Daily Telegraph". Carbon typescript copy.

Letter from George Cornwallis-West (8 Sterling Street, Knightsbridge, [London]) to WSC on his article on the political situation in Ceylon [later Sri Lanka].

Letter from WSC to John Whitley [Chairman of the BBC] asking for an opportunity to broadcast on India and explaining why he thinks that the permission given to Lord Beaverbrook [earlier Sir Max Aitken] to broadcast on Empire Free Trade has set a precedent for this. Signed carbon typescript copy.

Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] marked "most secret and personal" informing him that the Duke of Windsor [Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bahamas, earlier Edward, Prince of Wales and King Edward VIII] is anxious to have a wider sphere of activity and asking for personal views on his appointment as Governor of Southern Rhodesia [later Zimbabwe].

Telegram from WSC to Lord Halifax [British Ambassador to the United States, earlier Edward Wood and Lord Irwin] regarding the retirement of Sir Hubert Young as Governor of Trinidad [and Tobago] and his replacement by Sir Bede Clifford, Governor of Mauritius.

Telegram from Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] to WSC commenting on Canadian support for the Indian mission of Sir Stafford Cripps [Lord Privy Seal] and recognition of India as a self-governing Dominion: states that he has told Dr T V Soong [Tse-ven Sung, Chinese Foreign Minister] of the Dominions' sympathy for India's desire for self-government and that this will have been passed to Generalissimo Chiang-Kai-shek [Chinese nationalist leader].

Telegram from WSC to Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] regarding problems posed by the different sects or nations within India, stating that "There can be no question of our handing over control during the war", and recommending that Mackenzie King await developments.

Telegram from Sir Henry Moore, Governor [and Commander-in- Chief] of Kenya, to WSC: encloses text of a message from Shams- ud-Deen, Indian member of the Kenyan Legislative Council, offering his services to mission to India of Sir Stafford Cripps [Lord Privy Seal]; Moore states that he could not recommend the sender.

Telegram from Sir Stafford Cripps [Lord Privy Seal] (Cairo [Egypt]) to WSC reciting the text of a telegram from Cripps to Maulana Abdul Kalem Azad [President of the Congress Party] dated 2 April 1942 clarifying the procedure by which a Province would decide whether to join the Indian Union.

Telegram from Sir Stafford Cripps [Lord Privy Seal] (Cairo [Egypt]) to WSC reciting the text of a telegram from Cripps to Maulana Abdul Kalem Azad [President of the Congress Party] dated 7 April 1942 outlining proposals for a division of responsibilities regarding the defence of India and listing those responsibilities that could be assumed by an Indian representative.

Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC outlining his reasons for opposing the appointment of the Duke of Windsor [Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bahamas, earlier Edward, Prince of Wales and King Edward VIII,] as Governor of Southern Rhodesia [later Zimbabwe].

Letter from Amy Guest (Villa Artemis, Palm Beach, United States) regarding the question of India after the war and asking if he thinks it might be possible to separate India into Hindu and Mohammedan states controlled by a central capital which would administer national departments but would leave religion and education to be governed locally Signed.

Telegram from the Lord Privy Seal [Sir Stafford Cripps] (India) regarding the serious position in India with regard to ARP and fire fighting provision: comments on the existing position; details requirements for fire fighting personnel, trailer pumps and hose, and instructors for ARP schools. Annotated: "Phoned Mr Harrison, India Off" [Francis Harrison, Assistant Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for India].