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File 3540/1914 Pt 10-15 'German War: Officers Lent to War Office' [‎back-i] (545/545)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (263 folios). It was created in 18 Jun 1917- 17 Nov 1920. 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 volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to civilian officers under the Government of India volunteering for military service with the War Office during the First World War. Topics discussed include the activities of officers on loan, such as intelligence, liaison with Indian troops, and administration. Also discussed are requests for them to be returned to their duties with the Government of India and repercussions for military operations in Europe.

Correspondents include officials of the War Office and the 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. .

Each part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 volume (263 folios)
Arrangement

The papers in the file are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The subject 3450 (German War: Interpreters and Political Officers lent to War Office) consists of six volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/506-511. The volumes are divided into fifteen parts, with parts 1, 2 and 3 comprising one volume each, parts 4-5 comprising the fourth volume, parts 6-9 comprising the fifth volume, and parts 10-15 comprising the sixth volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 265; 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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File 3540/1914 Pt 10-15 'German War: Officers Lent to War Office' [‎back-i] (545/545), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/511, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100077790399.0x000092> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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