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Coll 17/36 ‘Iraq. On of Estabt. of Diplomatic relations between Iraq + U.S.S.R.’ [‎7r] (14/57)

The record is made up of 1 file (25 folios). It was created in 20 Jan 1941-19 Dec 1941. 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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[This telegram is of particular secrecy and should be
retained by the authorised recipient and not passed on].
[Cypher]
war cabinet d istr ibution.
From IRAQ
FROM .BAGDA D TO FOREION OFFICE.
Sir K. Cornwallis,
No. 572. Do 10,05 a.m. 15th June, 19A1.
15th June, 19U- R. 5.25 p.a. 16th June, 19U.
Repeated to Moscow No. 10,
Your telegram No. AA 6 .
Minister for Foreign Affairs has given me an
assurance that the matter will be held in suspense until
I make a further communication to him.
[ Note by Communications Department : Received very
corrupt and delayed for repetition].

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The file contains papers relating to the proposed establishment of diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union (USSR) and Iraq.

The papers mainly consist of copies of telegrams between the Foreign Office and the following:

  • Sir Basil Newton and Sir Kinahan Cornwallis, HM Ambassador to Iraq (successively).
  • Sir (Richard) Stafford Cripps, HM Ambassador to the USSR.
  • Sir Reader (William) Bullard, HM Minister to Iran.
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1 file (25 folios)
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The papers are arranged in 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 28; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-27; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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Coll 17/36 ‘Iraq. On of Estabt. of Diplomatic relations between Iraq + U.S.S.R.’ [‎7r] (14/57), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/2898, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100055623051.0x00000f> [accessed 13 May 2024]

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