'Synopsis of our Obligations to our Allies and Others'

Content

In this document, the author outlines the basic details of agreements, treaties and general obligations which exist between Britain and the following countries and individuals towards the end of the First World War (1914-1918):

• France;
• Italy;
• Russia;
• Roumania [Romania];
• King of Hedjaz;
• Japan;
• China;
• Belgium;
• Serbia;
• Portugal;
• Greece;
• Sweden;
• Holland;
• Switzerland;
• 'the Poles';
• 'the Jews';
• Jugo-Slavs;
• Czecho-Slovaks;
• Albanians;
• Armenians;
• Persia;
• Afghanistan.

The document was printed for the War Cabinet in 1918 by the Foreign Office, and is initialled by 'H G N' whose full name is unknown

Following the synopsis of relations between Britain and other international powers, there is a table between folios 139v-144 which details the 'war aims' of the Americans, British, French, Italians, Russians, Austrians, Germans and Turkish relating to various 'issues', and notes the degree of agreement between the aforementioned countries on these issues. The 'terms' of each country which are noted in the document are often taken from speeches or statements made by their leaders. In the middle of the table are three maps (ff 141-143) which reflect the details of some of the agreements mentioned in the synopsis.

Extent and format

1 file (9 folios, including 3 maps)

It is grouped into

'Map 1. A Map of Turkey in Asia: map to illustrate the agreements of 1916 in regard to Asia Minor, Mesopotamia etc.'

2 images

Ref: IOR/L/PS/18/D228, f 141

'Map 2'

2 images

Ref: IOR/L/PS/18/D228, f 142

'Map 3'

2 images

Ref: IOR/L/PS/18/D228, f 143

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at f 136, and terminates at f 144, as it is part of a larger physical volume; 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.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/L/PS/18/D228

History of this record

Date(s)

6 Feb 1918 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

First World War (1914-1918)International relationsInternational instruments

People & organisations

War CabinetForeign Office

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