Telegram from WSC to Admiral Chester Nimitz [Commander in Chief United States Pacific Fleet] congratulating him on receiving an Honour [Knight Grand Cross of the Bath] from King George VI. Photocopy.

Telegram from Admiral Chester Nimitz [Commander in Chief United States Pacific Fleet] to WSC marked "Personal and Secret" thanking him for his message; and stating that he regards the honour conferred on him [Knight Grand Cross of the Bath] as recognition of the achievements of the officers and men under his command. Photocopy.

Letter from Sir James Hawkey [Chairman of the Woodford Conservative Association] (Kebles, Woodford Green, Essex) to WSC recommending that WSC should include [Frank] Foster's name in his resignation honours list for civil defence services. He encloses a copy of a supporting letter from Ernest Gowers [CHAR 20/208/19]. Signed typescript.

List of provisional suggestions for [WSC's resignation honours list] including Peers, Privy Councillors, Knights, and Baronets. Typescript with manuscript annotations. Some names have been crossed through.

Note from Elizabeth Layton [Secretary to WSC] recording WSC's wish that [John] Colville [Private Secretary to Prime Minister] and [Sheila] Minto [Secretary to WSC] should be included in the next list for awards. Typescript.

Copy of WSC's resignation honours list including the names of those submitted for honours. The list is arranged by those associated with defence, politics, music and WSC's Private Office. Carbon typescript.

WSC's resignation honours list detailing recipient's name, the honour, award or medal proposed for them, and a brief summary of the recipient's position or achievements. The list is arranged by those associated with defence, WSC's Private Office, and those who have performed public or political services. Carbon typescript. Covering letter at CHAR 20/208/44-45.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Leo Amery and explaining that he has been allowed to submit a resignation list of honours to the King [George VI] and asking whether he would allow WSC to recommend him for a Civil Grand Cross of the Bath. Carbon typescript. Additional copy at CHAR 20/208/77.

Letter from WSC [First Lord of the Admiralty], to King George V, on naval honours, complaining that it was unfair that 21 army officers were decorated with or advanced in the Order of the Bath, but that only one naval officer was so rewarded. [Manuscript copy, signed by WSC].

Letter from King George V, (Windsor Castle [Berkshire]), to WSC, sympathising with WSC regarding the "unfairness of existing arrangements for the bestowal of honours on Officers of the Navy", and stating that he was prepared to agree to the appointment of a Committee to consider the institution of a special decoration for the Royal Navy. He also asks for WSC's assurance that there was a demand for the decoration among naval officers.

Note from WSC (Admiralty), to Herbert Asquith, Prime Minister [later 1st Lord Oxford and Asquith], asking him to read a draft letter to King George V on naval honours, with Asquith's reply, suggesting that he accept the suggestion of a committee to consider the question. [Hand-written, initialled by Churchill and Asquith].

Minute from WSC [First Lord of the Admiralty], to the Naval Secretary, Admiralty [Rear-Admiral Dudley de Chair], asking for list of 7 or 8 officers to receive the Civil CB [Commander of the Order of the Bath], including Rear- Admiral Frederic Brock, and Commander Frederic Dreyer. [Carbon].

Letter from Prince Louis of Battenberg [1st Sea Lord, later 1st Lord Milford Haven] to WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty, on saving of oil in First Fleet flotillas. He also proposes to transfer the Admiralty steam barge from Portsmouth [Hampshire] to the Thames, where it could be used by members of the Board of Admiralty for visits to naval establishments on the river; also on proposals to open the Order of the Bath to officers of self-governing Dominions and Colonies.

Submission from [? James Masterton Smith, Private Secretary to WSC] to WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty, recommending Lieutenant-Commander Robinson for promotion to Commander. Includes note of WSC's reply, agreeing and making other recommendations for promotions or decorations.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Douglas Clifton Brown [later 1st Lord Ruffside], Speaker of the House of Commons, marked "private" discussing honours for [Edward] Fellowes and Captain [Cyril] Diver. Carbon typescript.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Harold Balfour in which he discusses Balfour's appointment as Minister Resident in West Africa and notes that Balfour will not therefore stand for re-election as a Member of Parliament. WSC adds that he will recommend Balfour for a peerage. Carbon typescript.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Lord Cecil of Chelwood concerning Cecil's recommendation that Frank Raffety and Mr C Plaistowe should receive honours for "industrial co-partnership". Unsigned carbon.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Sir James Lithgow marked "personal and confidential" informing him that he intends to recommend to King [George VI] that Lithgow be made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year's Honours list and asking him to confirm that "this would be agreeable." Unsigned carbon.