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'File 2/15 Iraq coup d'etat and political situation in Iraq' [79r] (155/414)
The record is made up of 1 file (206 folios). It was created in 12 Apr 1941-31 Oct 1944. 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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fl#ry propaganda and It will affittiralljr taka tl«a for pasalona
to oool down. ConaaouantXy nalthor tn# Regant nor tha now
gorarnraant whioh maat now ba forraad will find It an aaay taafc to
reatora tranquillity or to turn tha minds of tha paopla to
regard with favour friendly eo-oparation with Great Britain
and thaaa aho rapresent her in Iraq* I am hopeful# however#
that given time and patience and provided that we earn rely
on the cloee co-operation of the Iraqi Government and the well
disposed elements of the Iraqi army# we shall be able to make
eonsiderabl# headway in reatorlng the present diaaetroua
state <f affaire* kuoh will depend on the courage and energy
which the Iraqi Government display In combating their opponents
and stamping out hostile activities*
h5* In conclusion I should like to express my gratitude
to Mr* Paul Knabenahue# the United States Minister# who gave
shelter and protection to one hundred and seventy British
subjests In the United States Legation during the whole period
under review* Hie action which et times involved personal
risk was the source of inspiration and encouragement to all#
whilst his unstinted kindness and generosity have aroused
nothing but admiretlon amongst the whole British eonenunlty*
54. I am sending a copy of this despatch to Hie Mgesty**
Ambassadors at Angora and Cairo# His Majesty's Ministers at
Tehran and Jedda# His Majesty^ High Commissioner for Pales tins
and
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
# the Polities! Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
#
Buohire, the
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
# ftewelt# Hie Majesty's Consul#Beers#
General Headquarters Middle East# the General Officer Commanding#
Bears# and the Air Officer Comnanding# Habb&nlya# also to the
Government of India*
I have the honour to be with the highest respect#
Sir#
Your most Cbedlent* humble Servant#
(Sd.) KlJfAHAM CORMWALLIS
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This file contains documents and correspondence relating to the takeover of Iraq by British forces following the coup d'état in Iraq during 1941. The papers discuss the possibility of an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and the domestic political situation in Iraq during and immediately after both the coup and the start of the British invasion. This includes ascertaining the political attitudes of notables, influential tribes, and military forces present in Iraq at the time. A variety of documents in the latter half of the file pertain to the British effort at stabilising the Iraqi Government following the British takeover, including discussions of its international alliances and treaty obligations.
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- 1 file (206 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 208; 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. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 2-207, and ff 15-207; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- IOR/R/15/5/168
- Title
- 'File 2/15 Iraq coup d'etat and political situation in Iraq'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:11r, 12r, 13r:148v, 160r:165v, 176r:207v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence