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Letter from John Sutton to C.S. Roberts (FCO) - 15th December 1971
Praise for early warning system and loan of seismographs, emphasis on maintaining monitoring systems while activity continues.
Letter C.S. Roberts (FCO) to J Sutton (Imperial) - 20th December 1971
Thanks for letter, explains lack of funds for more monitoring equipment, suggests ODA
Letter C.S. Roberts (FCO) to HA Mosely (ODA) RE St Vincent Seismographs - 20th December 1971
Exchange between Roberts and Sutton RE need for Seismographs in St Vincent
Telegram from Mitchell to FCO - 14th December 1971
Sampling of crater undertaken by boat, tribute to volcanologists
Notice from Premier's office RE members of volcanology team - 11th December 1971
Composition of volcanology team, Peter Baker (Royal Society), Robert Citron (Smithsonian Institution).
Helicopter use
Objectives of crater expedition
Letter RE provision of frigate ships off St Vincent 10th December 1971
Frigate ship provision, maintenance of BERWICK, deployment of DIDO and extension of 72 hours notice.
Details of Operation GODWIN back page
Report on St Vincent volcanic activity - 17th December 1971
Report on activity, scientific advice, actions, government and local response between 1st November and 17th December 1971
Telegram RE status of volcano and required assistance - 17th December 1971
Update on volcanic activity, provision of ships, questions around monitoring requirement
USGS opinion different to Dr Melsom RE monitoring requirements
Letter from Moisley to Lawrence (UK Gov) RE aid for St Vincent - 22nd December 1971
Discussion of Treasury attitute to requests for aid. Emphasis that disaster has already begun in financial regard.
Telegram to FCO and Castries from Mitchell - 5th December 1971
Updated schedule, situation on St Vincent, lack of resources