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File 566/1921 ‘Persia: military Attaché’s intelligence summaries’ [32r] (72/818)
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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Tehran.
8. With reference to paragraph 6 of last week’s summary, Hajji Mirza Ahmed
Khorassani, one of the Irak mullahs at Kermanshah, came to Tehran on the 27th July
as their representative to discuss the situation with His Majesty the Shah and the
Government. On arrival near the city he visited the mosque at Shabdul Azim, where
he prayed, and then made a state entry into the city in a carriage provided by His
Majesty the Shah.
Representatives of the Shah and of the Government and clergy met him, and large
crowds, with about 200 carriages and motors, formed a procession accompanying him
through the streets. Troops were called out to assist the police in maintaining order.
Two of the Tehran Mujtahids, named Sayyid Ahmed Behbahani and Sayyid
Mohamed Tabatabai, had a quarrel as to who should put up the distinguished visitor. ,
Each was supported by a section of the crowd, and a violent disturbance took place.
The police restored order with batons, one Persian being killed.
9. The Persia post office has issued a notice that letters are now accepted for
addresses in Russia.
10. With reference to paragraph 11 of last week’s summary, daily conferences
have been held in the Russian Legation regarding Koshtaria’s projects, Shumyatski
himself presiding. A reliable informant states that a decision was made to demand—
(a.) That the Persian Government be asked to return to Koshtaria all immovable
properties belonging to him in Gilan and Talish.
(6.) That the Persian Government be asked to recognise the right of Koshtaria to
certain oil and forest concessions in Northern Persia which he was in
possession of before the Russian revolution.
11. On the 26th July the “ Ikdam ” published an abusive article against the Shah
and the Premier. On the 27th July the paper’s offices were closed by orders of the
Prime Minister.
On the 28th July a new paper called “ Peian ” took the place of the “ Ikdam,”
under the editorship of Abbas Khalili, the editor of the “ Ikdam.”
12 Anti-British articles directed against British policy in Irak continues to appear
in the local newspapers. Examples are given in the appendix. 516
M. SAUNDKRS, Lieutenant-Colonel,
Military Attache.
Tehran, July 28, 1923. *
* Not printed.
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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)
- Arrangement
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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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:403v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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