Correspondence and papers relating to Hopwood's peace mission to Scandinavia
MS. Eng. c. 7358/4
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Correspondence and papers relating to Hopwood's peace mission to Scandinavia
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. c. 7358/4
Summary
In 1917, Sir Francis Hopwood was sent on a secret mission to Scandinavia to investigate rumoured Austrian peace proposals. Comprises
(fols. 1-2) Menu from Hotel d'Angleterre, Copenhagen
(fols. 3-4) Couriers passport
(fol. 5) Note from Professor Gunna Holmgren
(fol. 6) Letter from M. Wrangel, Swedish Minister in London
(fols. 7-14) Report by Hopwood on the mission
(fols. 15-16) Two letters from Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst
(fols. 17-18) Letter from Ira Morris, American Minister, Stockholm
(fol. 19) Incomplete letter from Sir Ralph Paget, British Legation, Copenhagen.
Date
1917
Language
English
Physical extent
19 Leaves
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Collection contents
Archive of Francis John Stephens Hopwood, Baron Southborough
Public Commissions
Miscellaneous Civil Service and Government Papers
Correspondence and papers relating to Hopwood's peace mission to Scandinavia
