Note by Leslie Rowan [Private Secretary to Prime Minister] to WSC about WSC's retirement honours list with a list of 'political' and 'non-political' honours and comments on the procedures to be followed. Signed typescript.

Confidential note from Leslie Rowan [Private Secretary to Prime Minister] to WSC enclosing a list of WSC's resignation honours [see CHAR 20/208/11-15] in the form it is to be submitted to King George VI and informing him that the list has been approved by the Political Honours Scrutiny Committee. In a post script he notes "I have seen all the Private Office recipients personally and have never seen such delight in each and every case." Signed typescript.

List of honours arising from WSC's resignation including details of the honour, medal or award to be conferred, the name of the recipient and the reasons for the honour. Typescript. Covering letter at CHAR 20/208/9-10.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Sir James Hawkey [Chairman of the Woodford Conservative Association] marked "private" explaining that he has not been able to include Frank Foster's name in his resignation honours list but hopes that he may be recommended through the normal channels. Carbon typescript.

Note from Elizabeth Layton [Secretary to WSC] to WSC asking him whether he would like to inform Sir James Hawkey [Chairman of the Woodford Conservative Association] that [Frank] Foster's name has not been included in his resignation honours list. Typescript.

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.

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.

Telegram from WSC to Lord Swinton [earlier Philip Lloyd Greame and Philip Cunliffe Lister, Minister of Civil Aviation] marked "Private and Personal" stating that he has submitted Sir Robert Perkins for the post of Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Carbon copy.

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.

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 20/208/76.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Charles Portal explaining that he has been given the privilege of sending in a resignation list of honours and would like to reward his Chiefs of Staff and asking whether he will allow him to recommend him for a Barony. Carbon typescript.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Field Marshal Sir Alan Brooke [later 1st Lord Alanbrooke] explaining that he has been given the privilege of sending in a resignation list of honours and would like to reward his Chiefs of Staff and asking whether he will allow him to recommend him for a Barony. Carbon typescript.

Copy of a letter from WSC to Admiral of the Fleet Sir Andrew Cunningham explaining that he has been given the privilege of sending in a resignation list of honours and would like to reward his Chiefs of Staff and asking whether he will allow him to recommend him for a Barony. Carbon typescript.

Telegram from Prime Minister, WSC, to the Prime Minister of South Africa [Field Marshal Jan Smuts] in which he says that he is pleased that [Smuts] approves proposals for the the award of campaign stars; discusses the issue of service in the South Atlantic and qualification for the Atlantic star, the award of the 1939-1945 star to selected officers, service qualifications, and the new Defence medal. Typescript.

Telegram from Prime Minister, WSC, to the Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] in which he says that he is pleased that [Curtin] approves proposals for the award of campaign stars; discusses service qualifications and the new Defence medal, the decision not to award additional emblems for service in North Africa, Greece, Crete and Syria because of the precedent it would set, and the extension of the 1939-45 Star to the end of the Pacific War. Typescript.

Telegram from Prime Minister, WSC, to the Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] in which he expresses regret that [King] does not feel that proposals for the award of campaign stars would be suitable for Canada; discusses the decision not to award the 1939-45 star for service by overseas forces in the United Kingdom, proposals for a new Defence medal, and the service qualification for one of the new stars. Typescript.

Letter from [Lady] Ward (Villa Rosemary, St Jean Cap Ferrat, Alpes Maritimes [France]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she informs her that she has been made a Lady of Justice of the Order of St John of Jerusalem and thanks her for using her influence to secure her this honour.