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'File 6/23 Communism (Including Soviet Broadcasts, Anti-Communistic Policy and Stalinism, etc)' [‎23r] (45/62)

The record is made up of 1 file (29 folios). It was created in 21 May 1948-24 Jul 1948. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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M 796 35421—19
[ PR 402/42/913 ]
CIRCULAR No. 081
Secret
Foreign Office,
\§th June, 1948.
“ Practice of Stalinism ”
Sir,
With reference to my circular despatch No. 046 of 31st March
last, enclosing a copy of a memorandum entitled ** Foundations
of Stalinism, I transmit you herewith copies of a companion
memorandum on “ The Practice of Stalinism.”
2. I his document should, like its predecessor, be read by
all members of your staff. As much use as possible should also be
made of it for the purposes of the new publicity policy. You
will observe that the document itself is not confidential, although
its official British origin should not be publicly disclosed.
3. Extra copies of the despatch are enclosed for distribution
to Consular Officers under your superintendence in the metropolitan
territory of the country in which you reside. Copies have been
addressed direct to Consular Officers outside your metropolitan
territory.
I am, with great truth and regard,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
ERNEST BEVIN.
His Majesty's Representative
at

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This file contains copies of anti-Communist publications and briefings that were produced by the Foreign Office and sent to British diplomatic posts throughout the Middle East including the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and Consulate in Muscat. It contains copies of the following documents:

  • 'Foundations of Stalinism' Foreign Office Memorandum, 1948 (folios 5-13)
  • 'Renewal of Atheist Propaganda in the U.S.S.R.' Confidential Foreign Office Note, 1948 (folios 15-16)
  • 'The Practice of Stalinism' Foreign Office Memorandum, 1948 (folios 24-29).

On folio 3 the file contains the thoughts of the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , William Rupert Hay, on anti-Communist propaganda policy in the Gulf.

On folio 19 the file contains a letter in Arabic that was written to the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Muscat by the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Sa'id bin Taymur Al Bu Sa'id, in response to a letter concerning 'atheist propaganda' in the USSR.

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1 file (29 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear 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 31; 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 and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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