Capt L. A. K. Boswell (RNMN) - 1917-18 Midshipman HMS Queen Elizabeth. Two memos relating to the arrival of the US Squadron. Photostat of Baseball programme. Photostat of Naval signal upon departure of US ships. Naval signal from New York to "General" (1.12.18) - "The officers and men of the 6th Battle Squadron (BS) appreciate more than can be explained the never ending hospitality of the officers and men of the Grand Fleet we leave with close recollection of our happy days in these waters and with the hope that we may soon renew the firm friendship that has grown up amongst us"; Naval signal from Queen Elizabeth to New York (1.2.18) - "We thank you for your kind signal which we entirely reciprocate. May we meet again soon to renew our friendship. Good luck. Au Revoir"; Naval signal from Florida to GF above bridge (1.12.18) - "Good-Byeee". Certain photographs - captions: 1) Arrival of USA Battleships at Scapa to form 6th BS Grand Fleet, taken from QE "New York" "Texas" "Wyoming" "Florida" "Delaware" 1917; 2) "Admiral Rodman and Staff" L to R: Unknown, Cdr J. Ingram, Cpt Aylmer RN, Rear Admiral Rodman, Cdr Kimnel, Cdr Money RN, Unknown, Unknown; 3) "Adm Rodman receives HM on board USS New York. First time any British King has inspected a US ship"; 4) L to R: Beatty, Rodman, HRH, Admiral Sims, Prince of Wales; 5) "Grand Fleet Boxing. Summer 1918. US men fought under our rules"; 6) "Tap dancing by a real darkie"; 7) "DB (David Beatty) presenting prize to US sailor"; Notes by Boswell for a historian in 1965 "US arrival Scapa - NY, Tex, Ark, Wyo. Hugh Rodman haystacks with Trellis masts, best berth, Flotta why come - cf BPF in 1944/45, 3 cheers and host ships. White rolls and butter with Rodman, c f war ration "Texas" jazz band , 30 Ukeleles". After escorting German high sea fleet to anchorage 21.11.18. The Queen Elizabeth returned - "Red sun setting behind F. Br (Forth Bridge) as we passed 6 BS (USS) with bands playing" "American Squad sailed for home on 1st Dec,

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