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Coll 17/16(5)(S) 'Settlement of the Assyrians' [‎12v] (24/30)

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The record is made up of 1 file (14 folios). It was created in 18 Jul 1945-2 Aug 1945. It was written in 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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The Dominion Governments were not
prepared to accept them and there is no
prospect of finding a home for them in any
of the Colonies. We are however under a
great obligation to thej ftgiyyriflne and we
feel that every effort should be made to
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you would let me have your views on this
suggestion as a matter of great urgency, for
the information of the Cabinet. You will no
doubt wish to consult the Baluchistan,
but in doing so it is important to emphasise
the secrecy of the enquiry because it would be
most unfortunate if the Assyrians got to hear
of the matter before we are in a position to
frame our policy.
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Papers regarding areas for the possible resettlement of Assyrians residing in Iraq and Syria following the Second World War (1939-1945). Consisting of correspondence between the Foreign Office, the 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. , and the Viceroy of India, regarding the possibility of resettlement in Northern Baluchistan or Abyssinia, and also discussing the value of Assyrian troops to the British armed forces.

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1 file (14 folios)
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The papers are arranged in rough chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 15; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-14; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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