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File 566/1921 ‘Persia: military Attaché’s intelligence summaries’ [‎9v] (27/818)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (403 folios). It was created in 6 Sep 1920-28 Nov 1923. 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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This volume is a compilation of intelligence summaries on Persia [Iran] between August 1920 and October 1923. The intelligence summaries are mostly divided into monthly or weekly reports, regarding different aspects of the social, economic and political situation in Persia. The intelligence summaries are organised by countries or cities that are politically involved with Persia, such as Russia. The summaries cover a number of matters, such as: general affairs; official appointments; the situation of the oil companies; affairs of the Persian Government; conflicts in the country; and relations between British and Persian officials.

The main correspondence is between British officials and the British Military Attaché, Tehran.

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1 volume (403 folios)
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The volume’s contents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 403; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, 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.

The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.

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File 566/1921 ‘Persia: military Attaché’s intelligence summaries’ [‎9v] (27/818), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/966, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100125338106.0x00001c> [accessed 2 April 2025]

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