'No.33. Memorandum communicated to the Earl of Derby by Malcolm Khan, April 8 1874'
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'No.33. Memorandum communicated to the Earl of Derby by Malcolm Khan, April 8 1874'
- Date:
- 1874/1874
- Description:
- 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.1 file (3 folios)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 side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original incomplete printed pagination sequence.
- Language:
- French
English - Type:
- Archival file
- Type (Narrower):
- Other Texts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- Imperialism
- Geographic region:
- Persia
- Extent:
- 1 file (3 folios)
- Rights:
- Unknown
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000833.0x000045_ar
81055/vdc_100000000833.0x000045_en
IOR/L/PS/18/C10 - Is part of:
- British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers