The box primarily contains a diary written primarily between 1966 and 1969, with additional elucidating material added later. The final folder contains letters, statements, and notes in relation to the Unilateral Declaration of Independence.

Introduction to the diary, written with a view to publication of an edited version.

Including a summary of events mentioned and a list of abbreviations.

Including details of the travel arrangements made for the Governor's visit to England in Aug 1969 and a copy of a statement made by him there on 20 Aug.

Notes by Pestell and letters and statements by Sir Humphrey Gibbs made in Nov 1965 and relating to the circumstances of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence; copies of statements made in 1969 at Sir Humphrey's resignation.