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Ext 4840/41 'Afghanistan and Persian. Possible employment of Polish engineers.' [‎front-i] (2/66)

The record is made up of 1 file (31 folios). It was created in 15 Aug 1941-7 Apr 1942. 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 comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the possible employment of Polish engineers in Persia and Afghanistan.

The correspondence discusses the various types of engineer which could be required (mining, oil, hydro-electrical, railway), and the logistical issues of placing these engineers in employment.

The principal correspondents in the file include the Secretary of State for India; the Ministry of Economic Warfare; HM Minister, Kabul; and HM Minister, Tehran.

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1 file (31 folios)
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The papers are arranged in rough 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 33; 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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Ext 4840/41 'Afghanistan and Persian. Possible employment of Polish engineers.' [‎front-i] (2/66), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/548, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100045291814.0x000003> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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