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Diary, including reconnoitre of Piave area, 13 Jan; transfer to Giaveri, arriving 17 Jan and visit by Prince of Wales on 21 Jan; reconnaissance of Piave river for possible crossings, 23-24 Jan; bombardment of village at Sernaglia, 25 Jan; account of attendance with French officers at instruction course in Garda from 28 Jan to 16 Feb, covering tactics, weaponry and equipment; raid on 22 Apr (area not specified); leave taken in Rome and Naples during Apr and May; report by deserter of imminent Austrian attack and Italian advances in Montillo area, 15 Jun; capture by Italian forces of Val Bella, 29 Jun; daylight reconnaissance patrol sent out against Austrian lines and resulting casualties, 29 Jun; leave taken in England from 19 Jul to 11 Aug; detailed account of operations 24 Oct to 4 Nov, including capture of island of Grave di Papadopoli on River Piave on 26 Oct and in the Tagliomento area; armistice and appraisal of military abilities of various personnel, 4 Nov; transfer to Imst as British occupying force, 30 Nov. 1 vol

Despatch on the operations carried out by the British Forces in Palestine and Trans-Jordan' issued by Force HQ in Jerusalem and covering operations from 1 Nov 1938 to 31 Mar 1939. Including details of searches in Jaffa and Jerusalem and confiscation of weapons; appearance of two separate 'loyal' (to British rule) Arab movements, led by Fakri Nashashibi in Hebron and Fakri Abdul Hadi in Samaria; introduction of stringent traffic control regulations in urban and rural districts; list of significant operations noting casualties and weapons captured; and lists of recipients of honours and awards. With covering letter from Capt A P C Crossley, Assistant Military Secretary at Force HQ. 1 booklet, 1p

Front cover of The Claymore journal of the British Legion of Scotland, showing O'Connor with Maj the Earl and Countess Haig at the Founder's Day celebrations held on 19 Jun. With programme for the Legion's Founder's Day celebrations held at Invergordon in 1966. 2pp

Cover for correspondence file with lists of correspondents and dates of letters. 5pp

Correspondence with Lt Augusto Ricciardi, officer at Vincigliata and following the Italian armistice in 6 Lancers, concerning O'Connor's escape and Ricciardi's hopes for a transfer to a British armoured brigade in Italy. 3pp

Correpondence with FM Viscount Wavell, Viceroy of India, referring to recent operations, in praise of American forces and referring to Hitler's blunder in launching an offensive in order to reach Avranches. With Wavell's reply, including mention of his son's injury. 4pp

Correspondence between O'Connor, Lord Harding and Kenneth Macksey, military historian, relating to the latter's planned books on the battle of Beda Fomm and Gen J F C Fuller. With O'Connor's notes, stressing the factors he believed to be the most important during the campaign. 19pp

Correspondence with Royal Army Ordnance Corps in Cairo and Mofawy Bey, concerning issue of Indian Pattern Cardigans to Egyptian officers. 3pp

Correspondence including Gen Sir Leslie Rundle, referring to Rundle's command of a new army training centre in Wiltshire; and Lt Col W D Croft, referring to vacancy in 9 Bn, Scottish Rifles. With group photograph, including Sgt Deveney, temporarily O'Connor's signal sergeant. 6pp, 1 photograph

Correspondence with Gannon, concerning cases of commanding officers and brigadiers losing efficiency and ultimately becoming unfit for command, due to prolonged service at the front; and referring to Brig Cass of 8 Bde in 3 Div in particular. With letter to Dempsey concerning Cass, recommending him for appointment as a Battle School Commandant or command of a brigade at home; and Whistler's opinion of Cass. 5pp

Correspondence with Maj Victor Paley at HQ, British Troops in Egypt, concerning the alleged ill health and work of Baird as an agent for Arab intelligence, and referring to a course planned for native (Arab) agents by General HQ. 3pp

Correspondence with Maj Percival Groves referring to Groves' hopes for employment in the army, and advising him to contact Gen Wavell. 2pp

Correspondence with Giles, requesting information on the presence of Italian convents or monasteries in rebel areas; and referring to local refusal to use the holy places in Haram until the police post is withdrawn. 2pp

Correspondence with W D Battershill, Chief Secretary of the Palestine Government concerning Battershill's interview with Count Mazzolini, the Italian Consul General, on 6 Dec. With typed extracts from the interview, including Mazzolini's complaints over incidents of alleged misconduct by British troops (not specified). 3pp

Correspondence with Maj Gen Robert Wilson Hasbrouck, Commanding Gen 7 US Armored Div, in appreciation of cooperation between the Div and 8 Corps. 1p

Correspondence concerning resignation, with Montgomery of Alamein, Chief of Imperial General Staff; F J Bellenger, Secretary of State for War; Lt Gen Sir Frank Simpson, Vice Chief of Imperial General Staff; Maj Gen O L Roberts, Vice Adjutant General; Lt Gen Sir Frederick Browning, Military Secretary; and Sir Eric Speed, Permanent Under Secretary of State. 34pp

Correspondence with Col I N Clayton at General HQ, Middle East in Cairo concerning restrictions on war correspondents, including copy of letter from Arthur Merton of the Daily Telegraph referring to rumours of O'Connor's antagonism to the press. 3pp

Correspondence with Maj Gen Noel Warren Napier-Clavering, including the postings of Armstrong, Collings and C M Smith; use of Hilliers Hotel (location not given) as a Mess; and petrol supplies. 2pp

Correspondence with Creagh, referring to plans for the isolation of Tobruk and advance on Mechili. 2pp

Correspondence with Creagh, including condition of armoured vehicles in 7 Armoured Div, particularly spares for Cruiser tanks; defence against Italian anti tank guns; and water supply in Sidi Barrani. 7pp