Correspondence with David Eccles in Lisbon, Madrid, Tangier and Washington, on diplomatic matters
MS. Sherfield 518
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Correspondence with David Eccles in Lisbon, Madrid, Tangier and Washington, on diplomatic matters
Shelfmark
MS. Sherfield 518
Summary
Contains Eccles' detailed informal letters on his work for the Ministry of Economic Warfare in Lisbon, Madrid and Tangier, including discussion of Eccles' meetings with Dr Salazar (the Portuguese Prime Minister), negotiations regarding Morocco, and the possible entry of the United States into the war in North Africa; includes some related correspondence of other officials.
Date
1940-2
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Papers of Roger Mellor Makins, 1st Baron Sherfield and his wife, Alice
Correspondence and papers relating to Roger's Diplomatic and Civil Service appointments
Correspondence and papers relating to Diplomatic appointments
Correspondence with David Eccles in Lisbon, Madrid, Tangier and Washington, on diplomatic matters
