Download or read book Diplomatic Despatches written by John Mason and published by National Library Australia. This book was released on 1998 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diplomatic Despatches is a fast-paced, engaging and revealing account by an observant commentator. John Mason's letters follow a fascinating and eventful career, from his entry into the army as a teenager to his work as an experienced and accomplished diplomat, culminating in his appointment as British High Commissioner in Canberra.