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PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: No.10 note to Press Officers ("Points to Make") [state of Haig talks] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Press Major Commentary (The Times) Falklands: "Time slipping away says Haig after Falklands deadlock" [UK rejects Haig's peace proposals] [this copy released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Press Major Commentary (The Sun) Falklands: "No Deal!" [UK rejects Haig's peace proposals] [this copy released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to Edmund Vestey (thanks for account of Argentine reactions to British actions) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Gow minute to MT ("Falkland Islands Inquiry") [Luce's views on proposed enquiry into Falklands situation] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: FCO letter to No.10 ("Falklands: Commons Debate on 14 April") [draft speech for MT] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT message to Prime Minister Fraser of Australia ("Falkland Islands: Australian Economic Measures") ["I am deeply grateful to you for your decision to ban all imports from Argentina and to withhold export credits"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1045Z) (Haig talks) ["We continued to refuse to be drawn on any substance of the ideas being discussed"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Draft press release (Haig's visit to London to discuss peace proposals) [annotated by MT] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1600Z) (Haig talks, Debate) ["Haig was concerned to find solutions although we did not regard him as a mediator"; "Suggestions of a tripartite solution were not coming from us"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: No.10 Press Office minute to Bernard Ingham ("Mr Haig at airport") [Statement plus brief Q&A; "We have now received some new ideas", returning to Washington to consult then heading for Buenos Aires] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Press Office minute to Ingham ("Mr Haig at Airport") [Haig comments on outcome of talks in London] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Falklands (Treatment, Task Force, International Moves), sanctions) [Haig's departure] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Key Archive (Thatcher MSS) MT: Robilliard note to MT ("Constituency Day Friday 21 May 1982") [MT would rather not agree to operate forklift at Michael Gerson Ltd. event given Falklands situation; "unless it has all been resolved by then"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1000Z) ("PM's speech, Haig shuttle, Task force, Privy Council") ["Haig is not acting as a mediator but as a helpful friend"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.106 (1400Z) ("British Community in Argentine") [MT exchange of messages with Mr Murchison of British Community Council - must respond to "unprovoked aggression by the Argentine government in its invasion"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: No.10 note to Press Officers ("Haig's statement of 14 April", plus Haig interview with ITN) [Pym said Haig "is now playing a crucial role in negotiations for a peaceful settlement"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1500Z) (PM's speech, MoD announcement, Royal Marines, Haig talks) ["The Government was of course keen to see a diplomatic settlement"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT notes taken during conversation with Haig (UK use of Ascension Island during Falklands campaign) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) India: Prime Minister Gandhi of India letter to MT (Gandhi thanks MT for talks in London) ["You showed friendship to me personally, and understanding of my country's problems"; ""It is everyone's hope that the crisis in the South Atlantic will be resolved soon"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT message to Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada (2200Z) ("Economic Measures Against Argentina") ["I am deeply grateful" for Trudeau's decision to cut off export credit finance] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Muldoon of New Zealand message to MT (New Zealand announces economic measures against Argentina) ["an expression of our solidarity with you and the British people at this time"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT message to Prime Minister Muldoon of New Zealand ("New Zealand Economic Measures against Argentina") ["I am profoundly grateful for your ready and robust support"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Falklands - Treatment, News, Arms, Sport, Economic) ["The press this morning stresses the near unanimity in Parliament"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1000Z) (PM's day, Haig, World Cup, US attitudes, Blockade, new proposals, Task Force) ["We said we hoped for maximum advantage and help from our friends"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to Jacques Chirac, Mayor of Paris (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [MT thanks Chirac for his support] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to Jacques Chirac (thanks for message of support) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservative Party: Parkinson letter to Conservative constituency chairmen, MPs and others (Falklands crisis) [briefing note; need for party unity] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Hugh Thomas minute to MT (historical note about Argentina) ["may be a helpful background to current problems"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Sherman memo ("The Stable Door Remains Unlocked: Foreign Office Deficiencies Threaten Government") [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1500Z) (Canada, Level of Sterling, Ministers, US attitudes, Argentina) ["We refused to be drawn on whether the US should be more than 'an honest broker'; we said we were not grumbling"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Bernard Ingham minute to John Coles ("Needham - Falkland Islands Company") [publicity around meeting - could arrange interview if desired] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1615Z) (Haig talks, Anderson tapes, Carrington) ["We said we were not spoiling for a fight; we sought a peaceful settlement"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Speeches, interviews, etc. Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Leon Brittan speech in Oxford (1900Z) ("The Falkland Operation: The Defence Costs in Perspective") ["there is no cash ceiling on the cost of the operation"]
PDF 82 Apr 15 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Reagan letter to MT (2353Z) (account of Reagan's conversation with Galtieri) ["He said that the advance of your fleet and the blockade of the Islands were making his situation difficult"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Falklands, law and order) [Argentine fleet sails; reports "Reagan coming under mounting pressure in the USA to come off fence and back Britain"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Derek Howe note to MT (change in tenor of constituency correspondence on Falklands crisis) [shift from criticism of Carrington and Nott to support for MT's leadership] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Zambia: MT letter to President Kaunda of Zambia (DT postpones Zambia trip) ["with the Falkland Islands crisis so much on our minds here he feels it would be wrong for him to be out of the country"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to Lady Palliser (thanks for message of support) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to Peter Thorneycroft (thanks for message of support) ["The judgments we have to make are difficult and my hope is that we can uphold our principles"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to Lord Lowry (thanks for message of support) [MT will not forget situation in Northern Ireland: "we must not let new problems crowd out our anxiety about the old ones"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Papandreou of Greece letter to MT (EC sanctions against Argentina) [Greece adopts all of the proposed economic sanctions] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Hugh Thomas minute to MT (Beagle Channel dispute between Chile and Argentina) ["Peruvian support for Argentina has some historical roots in their joint suspicion of Chile"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Taoiseach Haughey message to MT (EC sanctions against Argentina) [Haughey "doubtful about the effectiveness of economic sanctions" but important to support collective Community action] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: President Mitterrand message to MT (EC sanctions against Argentina) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1000Z) (PM's Day, PM's movements, Haig shuttle, Anderson tapes, Falkland public opinion, Messages of support from USA) ["Falklanders wishes of primary importance"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to Reagan (1220Z) (Reagan's conversation with Galtieri) ["it is essential that America, our closest friend and ally, should share with us a common perception of the fundamental issues of democracy and freedom at stake"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 17 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Ministry of Defence press briefing ("Falkland Islands Task Force: LOA") [pay rates; HMS Superb; Five Brigade; alleged Air Exclusion Zone] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 17 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Falklands- Economic, Military, Political) ["The main theme today is of hopes rising for a settlement because of negotiations going on in Buenos Aires. / Times and Mail say Haig has told Galtieri that if it comes to a military showdown USA will back Britain"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 17 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Ministry of Defence press briefing (1100Z) (Falkland Islands) [requisitioning ships, exclusion zones, etc] [released 2013]

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