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File 53/1915 Part IV 'German War: Turkey; Caliphate etc' [187r] (370/481)
The record is made up of 1 item (242 folios). It was created in 1915-1916. 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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EtiU reinnin firm to our reBolution *uich Storrs learnt
from us two years a^o.for w/dcn we awaU tM oooortujiit.
opportuiiity
suitable to our situation,especially in view of that ac-
uion tiie time of /.hich ivis now come near anl wtiich des
tiny drives towards us with great taste and clearness, f>0
th .t we and tiiose who are of our opinion,may have reasons
reaeons
for such action against any criticisms or responsibili-
-ies imposed upon us in future.
our expression-*we do not want to push ,ou
to any tasty action which might jeopardise the success of
your aim"- does not need any more explanati m except what
:£5k for, When necen ry.nuci: as ITW—Ilf lift | nn etc.
your iionour'e time, i teg to offer you iuy great vejier-
ation and respect.
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unsigned
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1st.Jan.1916.
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Part 4 consists of correspondence relating to the possible declaration of a caliphate in Arabia and is a continuation of part 3 (IOR/L/PS/10/525/1). The papers tell of the British assessment of the situation and the French attitude, as well as correspondence and negotiations with Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī al-Hāshimī, the Grand Sharif of Mecca. The file also discusses the British view of the proposed blockade of the Arabian ports in the Red Sea.
The file also includes a printed document (ff 25-242) marked 'secret' entitled 'Policy in the Middle East', which consists mainly of communications on the military situation in Mespotamia from Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Mark Sykes to the Director of Military Information.
The discussion over such matters is mostly between Sir Arthur Henry McMahon, the General Officer Commanding, Egypt, and the Commander-in-Chief, India.
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- 1 item (242 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front.
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- Reference
- IOR/L/PS/10/525/2
- Title
- File 53/1915 Part IV 'German War: Turkey; Caliphate etc'
- Pages
- 67r:71v, 126r:128v, 173r:178v, 185r:187v, 196v:197v, 203v:204r
- Author
- al-Hāshimī, Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī
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- Public Domain