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PDF 80 Jul 29 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 2631 to FCO (2300Z) ("The US Economy and the Presidential Election") [analysis] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Jul 30 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Foreign Policy: MT letter to Prime Minister Fraser (South Pacific) [current issues; Australian/UK joint interests; US proposal to store nuclear waste on Palmyra] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Aug 1 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) China: Gilmour minute to Pym (“COCOM: defence sales to China”) [declassified 2013]
PDF 80 Aug 2 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Defence: Cabinet Office record of conversation (“Polaris replacement”) [Robert Wade-Gery, David Aaron] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Aug 5 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 3695 to FCO (2145Z) ("Billy Carter: President Carter's press conference") [report] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Aug 6 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Industrial Policy: Keith Joseph minute to MT (Rolls-Royce Corporate Plan) [long term strategy] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Aug 7 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 42 to FCO (“United States monthly economic report for July 1980”) [“decline in US economic activity is continuing”] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Aug 8 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Industrial Policy: MT letter to Director of INMOS Ltd (invitation to visit INMOS) [declines] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Aug 12 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Saudi Arabia: FCO telegram to UKE Luxembourg ("IMF/IBRD and the PLO") [International Bank for Reconstruction & Development: vote on resolution to prevent PLO becoming observers: "a change of position would dismay the Americans"] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Aug 15 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 3779 to FCO (2345Z) ("Democratic National Convention, New York, 11-14 August") [report] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Aug 16 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) South Korea: UKE Seoul telegram to FCO ("Resignation of President Choi") ["clears the way for Chun's election as President... even the American were taken by surprise... business circles... resigned relief.... politicians, academics and students... in considerable disarray"] [declassified Jul 2016]
PDF 80 Aug 22 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Angola: UKE Luanda telegram to FCO ("Following is free translation of broadcast by Angola Radio on 20 August") [perceived Western support for Jonas Savimbi/UNITA guerrilla forces] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Aug 25 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 3834 to FCO (2300Z) ("The outlook for a second Carter term") [assessment] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Aug 26 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Saudi Arabia: UKE Jedda telegram to FCO (Lord Carrington's visit) [summary of meetings; diplomatic rift over 'Death of a Princess' drama-documentary] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Aug 26 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 3847 to FCO (2145Z) (“Economic package”) [stimulating investment] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Aug 28 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 3869 to FCO (1848Z) (“Economic package”) [stimulating investment] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Aug 29 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Saudi Arabia: Lord Carrington minute to MT ("Anglo/Saudi relations and the Middle East") [diplomatic rift over 'Death of a Princess' drama-documentary; Israel/US/Soviet Union] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Sep 1 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Prime Minister: FCO briefing for MT ("Visit of M. Chedli Klibi, Secretary General of the Arab League") [Palestine/Israel; Afghanistan/USSR; Anglo-Saudi relations; Euro-Arab dialogue; diplomatic status for the Arab League Office] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Sep 3 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Prime Minister: No.10 record of conversation (MT, Chedli Klibi, Julian Bullard, Omar Hassan) [Secretary General of the Arab League: Palestine/Israel] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Sep 8 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: Oppenheim letter to MT (Los Angeles power workers' strike) [contrast with UK] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Sep 9 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Jordan: FCO briefing for MT (Call by King Hussein on the Prime Minister) [Arab/Israel dispute] [declassified Dec 2011]
PDF 80 Sep 10 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Jordan: No.10 record of conversation (MT, King Hussein, Sir John Graham, Ibrahim Izziddin) [Arab/Israel dispute; Lebanon; Libya; Syria; Saudi Arabia; North Yemen; Gulf; Iran] [declassified Dec 2011]
PDF 80 Sep 10 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) United Nations: Sir Ian Gilmour APS letter to No.10 (“Global negotiations at New York”) [framework for discussions] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Sep 11 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 3979 to FCO (2330Z) ("US Presidential Campaign") [participation in first televised debate] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Sep 11 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) United Nations: UKMIS New York telegram 1258 to FCO (0325Z) (“Global negotiations”) [framework for discussions] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Sep 18 Th Declassified documents Key Archive (TNA) Soviet Union: Nott letter to Carrington (“Trade with the Soviet Union”) [protecting UK’s competitive position] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Sep 18 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) United Nations: Sir Ian Gilmour minute to MT (“UN special session: global negotiations”) [framework for discussions] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Sep 19 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Economic Policy: UKDel IMF telegram ("IMF: world economic outlook") ["broad agreement on the serious state of the world economy, and particularly on the very serious problems faced by at least some non-oil developing countries"] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Sep 22 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Trade: Nott letter to Director of ‘Low Pay Unit’ (‘Trouble Looming’ report on the woollen industry) [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Sep 23 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4087 to FCO (2358Z) ("US Presidential Campaign") [first televised debate] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Sep 23 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) China: Pym minute to Carrington (“China - proposals to modernise Luda class destroyers”) [declassified 2013]
PDF 80 Sep 24 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Saudi Arabia: UKE Jedda telegram to FCO ("Anglo/Saudi relations") ["assessment of the post-reconciliation position... most responsible Saudis, although upset by the film ['Death of a Princess'], think it was a mistake to react so violently"] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Sep 30 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Industrial Policy: Keith Joseph minute to MT ("Rolls Royce and Airbus") [engine financing negotiations; Saudi deal] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Oct 3 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: Angus Maude minute to all Ministers ("US Presidential Election") [participation radio & television programmes] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Oct 6 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Industrial Policy: Keith Joseph record of conversation ("Rolls-Royce Corporate Plan") [Keith Joseph, Adam Butler, Frank McFadzean] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Oct 16 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Defence: Pym minute to MT (“Tank Policy”) [procurement collaboration with NATO allies] [declassified 2011]
PDF 80 Oct 23 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Economic Policy: President Carter message to MT (Presidency of the World Bank) [nomination of Alden Clausen to succeed McNamara] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Oct 24 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Soviet Union: Carrington PS letter to No.10 (“The Soviet Union and aid”) [communist aid to the Third World] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Oct 31 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Economic Policy: Lord Carrington PS letter to No.10 ("President of the World Bank") [MT endorses nomination of Clausen for President of World Bank] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Nov 2 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4459 to FCO (2355Z) ("US Presidential Election") [polls; electoral system; hostage crisis; analysis] [declassified Jan 2014]
Info only 80 Nov 4 Tu Chronology Key [Chronology] Reagan elected US President
PDF 80 Nov 5 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Moscow telegram 696 to FCO (1515Z) ("US Elections") [Soviet reporting on/reactions to results] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Nov 6 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Defence: Cabinet Office briefing for MT (“Health of the Alliance”) [proposed review of NATO to reduce UK contribution to budget] [declassified 2013]
PDF 80 Nov 6 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4499 to FCO (2135Z) ("U.S. Presidential election") [analysis of Reagan/Carter campaigns & results] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Nov 7 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Paris letter to FCO (US election result) [notes MT likely to get on particularly well with Reagan] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Nov 10 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Economic Policy: MT message to President Carter ("Successor to McNamara") [MT endorses nomination of Clausen for President of World Bank] [declassified Aug 2013]
PDF 80 Nov 10 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: President-elect Reagan letter to MT (thanks for her congratulations) [looks forward to another meeting] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Nov 10 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: Alex Fletcher PS letter to No.10 (record of US visit) [trade mission] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Nov 11 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4538 to FCO (0105Z) ("US elections") [analysis of results] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Nov 12 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Defence: Carrington PS letter to No.10 (“Health of the Alliance”) [proposed review of NATO to reduce UK contribution to budget] [declassified 2013]
PDF 80 Nov 16 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: MT letter to Paul Johnson (US elections: thoughts on Reagan's victory) [American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research; "a note to thank you for your assessment"] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Nov 19 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) China: Carrington minute to Pym (“COCOM: defence sales to China”) [UK seeks to reassure allies] [declassified 2013]
PDF 80 Nov 21 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Trade: Nott minute to MT (“Textiles”) [“we have some difficult decisions to take”] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Nov 21 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) United Nations: UKMIS New York telegram 1848 to FCO (0010Z) (“Global negotiations”) [framework for discussions] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Nov 21 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: No.10 letter to FCO (“Contacts with the Reagan team”) [proposed MT first meeting with Reagan as President] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Nov 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4678 to FCO (2325Z) ("President-Elect Reagan") [analysis of character and likely policies & priorities on assuming office; probable key advisers] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Nov 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Cold War: UK delegation to CSCE in Madrid to FCO (“CSCE review meeting: general view”) [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Nov 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4667 to FCO (1755Z) (“U.S. press coverage of British economy”) [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Nov 26 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Trade: Gilmour letter to Nott (“Textiles”) [US imports, Multi-Fibre Arrangement, Hong Kong] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Dec 1 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) United Nations: UKMIS New York telegram 1414 to FCO (0020Z) (“Global negotiations”) [framework for discussions] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Dec 3 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Trade: Cabinet Office minute to No.10 (“Textiles”) [proposed items for next OD(E) meeting] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Dec 4 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4785 to FCO (0125Z) ("The transition: appointments to Mr Reagan's Cabinet") [speculation] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 4 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Trade: Atkins minute to MT (“Textiles”) [problem of US imports] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Dec 5 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Hong Kong: Keith Joseph PS letter to No.10 ("Letter from Sir Lawrence Kadoorie") [Hong Kong & Guangdong nuclear power station projects] [declassified Dec 2010]
PDF 80 Dec 8 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Japan: FCO briefing for MT ("Visit of Japanese Foreign Minister, 9-10 December") [oil prices; Middle East; EU restrictions on trade with Soviet Union; Japanese foreign aid & defence expenditure; trade imbalance; industrial collaboration; prospective visit from Japanese royal family for Royal Academy Great Japanese Exhibition] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 8 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Trade: Keith Joseph minute to MT (“Textiles”) [problem of US imports] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Dec 9 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4851 to FCO (0150Z) ("The Reagan Transition: Cabinet Appointments") [timetable; Al Haig] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 9 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: Vice President Mondale letter to MT (Carter Presidency and the UK) ["superb relatioship"] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 9 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Trade: Cabinet Office minute to MT (“Textiles”) [industry concerns about lack of government support] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Dec 10 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Japan: No.10 record of conversation (MT, Japanese Foreign Minister, Japanese Ambassador) [oil prices; Middle East; MT views on Carter and Reagan administrations; MT views on place of human rights in foreign policy; Poland] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 11 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4879 to FCO (2055Z) ("The Reagan Cabinet") [appointees; biographies] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 12 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Trade: Nott PS letter to No.10 (“Textiles statement”) [US imports and energy prices] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Dec 17 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Soviet Union: Cabinet Office briefing for MT (“Credit terms for business with the Soviet Union”) [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Dec 18 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4957 to FCO (0040Z) (foreign policy of the incoming Administration) [Ambassador Henderson, Richard Allen: record of conversation] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 23 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Hong Kong: Gilmour letter to Keith Joseph ("Guangdong nuclear project") [MT raises concerns over terms of Anglo-French package] [declassified Dec 2010]
PDF 80 Dec 23 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4988 to FCO (0016Z) ("Reagan Cabinet appointments: Press Conference") [Haig Q&A; Haig; Kirkpatrick; Edwards; Watt; Pierce: biographies] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 23 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) United Nations: Lord Carrington minute to OD colleagues (“Global negotiations”) [framework for discussions] [declassified 2012]
PDF 80 Dec 24 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4998 to FCO (0035Z) ("Reagan Cabinet: Secretary of Agriculture") [biog & assessment of new appointee, Block] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 24 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 4999 to FCO (0043Z) ("US Presidential Appointments") [biogs & assessment] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 24 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 5005 to FCO (1755Z) ("Presidential transition: General Haig") [Haig's dismissals & appointments] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 80 Dec 30 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 5015 to FCO (0005Z) ("The Reagan Cabinet") [analysis] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 2 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Angola: Lord Carrington PS letter to No.10 ("Angola: visit of Savimbi") [case against MT meeting with leader of UNITA guerrilla movement] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 9 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 73 to FCO (2100Z) ("Visit to the US of the Reverend Ian Paisley") [Paisley keen to accept accidental invite to Reagan's inauguration] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 9 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 87 to FCO (2350Z) ("Confirmation Hearings on Secretary of State Designate Alexander Haig") [report: Watergate; Haig's views on US foreign policy] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 10 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 85 to FCO (0035Z) ("Appointments at the State Department") [biogs of Eagleburger, Rashish & Stoessel] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 12 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Bonn telegram 31 to FCO (1615Z) ("Appointments at the State Department: Walter Stoessel") [West German reaction to former US Ambassador's appointment] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 119 to FCO (2347Z) ("Confirmation Hearings on Alexander Haig") [report; Chile; Watergate] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 14 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 132 to FCO (2250Z) ("Confirmation Hearings on Alexander Haig") [report; Cambodia; Chile; Watergate] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: President Carter letter to MT (US elections) ["my appreciation for your personal support, counsel and friendship... During these past years"] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 16 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: MT letter to Vice-President Mondale (US elections) [courtesy note] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 20 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Bonn telegram 47 to FCO (1020Z) ("The New US Administration: FRG views") [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 20 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: MT letter to President Reagan (inauguration) [congratulations] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 20 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: MT letter to President Carter (US elections) [message to mark end of Carter's Presidency] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 21 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 205 to FCO (2245Z) ("The Reagan Administration") [appointments] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 23 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 245 to FCO (2357Z) ("Reagan Administration Appointments") [report] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 26 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: Hugh Thomas letter to MT (President Reagan) [evaluation by Dr Edward Luttwak] [declassified 2012]
PDF 81 Jan 27 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Prime Minister: Caroline Stephens minute to MT (Paul Volcker visit to London) [meeting with MT & Lawson] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 27 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 257 to FCO (0030Z) ("President Reagan's Government") ["some preliminary comments on the conduct of business, particulary foreign affairs"] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 28 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 286 to FCO (0050Z) ("Hostages: Washington Reception") [report] [declassified Jan 2014]
PDF 81 Jan 29 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) USA: UKE Washington telegram 314 to FCO (2220Z) ("Haig press conference: 28 January") [report on first press conference] [declassified Jan 2014]

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