Correspondence relating to Chafield's career during World War II.

Correspondence relating to Chafield's career during World War II, including: note from Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940) to Chatfield, dated 29 March 1940, regarding Chatfield's resignation from position of Minister of Co-ordination for Defence and his decision about "New Zealand"; letter from "Maurice" [Sir Maurice Hankey(1877-1963)], Secretary to the Cabinet and to the Committee of Imperial Defence, on Chatfield's resignation; letter from the Foreign Office, 6 May 1940, regarding Chatfield's appointment to the Madrid Embassy. [3 items].

Record Details

Item reference: CHT/11/3/2; MSS/78/189
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 20th century; 1939-1945
Creator: Chatfield, Alfred Ernle Montacute
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London