'No.33. Memorandum communicated to the Earl of Derby by Malcolm Khan, April 8 1874'

IOR/L/PS/18/C10

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The record is made up of 1 file (3 folios). It was created in 8 Apr 1874. It was written in French and English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Memorandum written in French and published by the Foreign Office in 1874.

The memorandum discusses the situation in Persia, including the interior and exterior threats the country faces, and the potential threat the situation poses to the borders of the British Empire.

The perceived exterior threat to Perse is the progress and advancement of the Russian Empire in Asia and their perceived interest in occupying Merv, the ancient capital of Khorassan [Khorāsān]. The interior threat is considered to be the general situation in Persia and its difficulties in establishing administration within its own borders.

Also discussed in the memorandum is the strength and skill of the Turcomanes (Turkmen) cavalry which could potentially disrupt Russia's plans in Asia and the lack of continuous British representation in Persia and the possible need to provide support to their ally in order to stop Russia from advancing through Asia.

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1 file (3 folios)

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at f 61, and terminates at f 63, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the item also contains an original incomplete printed pagination sequence.

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French and English in Latin script

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Original held at: British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.
Access conditions: Unrestricted
Archive reference: IOR/L/PS/18/C10
Date(s): 8 Apr 1874 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects: Imperialism
Places: Persia
People & organisations: Government of the Russian Empire

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Reference: IOR/L/PS/18/C10
Title: 'No.33. Memorandum communicated to the Earl of Derby by Malcolm Khan, April 8 1874'
Pages: 61r:63v
Author: Mirza Malkam Khan (x Malcolm Khan)
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