1940-1947 is contained within vol.10 of COM/1/1. Vol. 1 of the COM/1/4 starts with the minutes of the Aquarium Committee [London Zoo], 1922-1924, as the volume was reused.

Correspondence between Henry Gascoyne Maurice and the Zoological Society of London regarding the reopening of the Aquarium, visits to Whipsnade, the Civil Service Anglers' Association perch, his expenses account, perch from the Lee Conservancy Board, staff appointments, the draft Case for Opinion of Counsel, suggested amendments to the by-laws and the Secretary's memorandum to the Council regarding the suggested amendments