HMS Prince of Wales, 20th August 1941

Midshipman David Roome's censored letter, his eye-witness account, 

 detailing the events leading to and during the historic 

Atlantic Charter meeting between British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill 

and US President Franklin D. Roosevelt held on board the Prince of Wales,

the first allied conference of World War II

Some fascinating historical detail and interesting anecdotes:

"Churchill brought 18 of the latest flicks and showed one overnight in the wardroon"

"All the voice pipes on the bridge from the Admiral's cabin which was occupied by 

Churchill reeked of cigar smoke - a pale aroma hung above each!"

"hundreds of boxes containing cigarettes and fruit arrived for every member of the crew 

as a personal gift from the President" 

"they have no drinks on board their ships except coca-cola and milk shakes" 

Other details include the ceremoinial and religious service held on deck,

including a deck plan and Roome's introduction to the President

Original letter from the personal archive of a Captain D. G. Roome 

Legible handwritten letter in good condition

6 pages