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The record is made up of 1 file (1 folio). It was created in 20 Jun 1946-25 Jun 1946. 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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The file contains a letter addressed to the Government of India, External Affairs Department on behalf of Ernest Bevin (the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) enclosing a book entitled The Countries of the Near and Middle East. The letter also details how the publication was originally received by British Embassy, Moscow who requested it be transferred to the Government of India.

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1 file (1 folio)
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The file's contents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 3; 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.

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English in Latin script
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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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Unrestricted

Archive reference
IOR/L/PS/12/1151
Former external reference(s)
Ext 4294/46

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Date(s)
20 Jun 1946-25 Jun 1946 (CE, Gregorian)

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Ext 4294/46 'Transmission of a book entitled "The Countries of the Near Middle East" to the Government of India', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/1151, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000517.0x000194> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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