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File 2853/1922 Pt 2 'Persia: German Trade Activity. Intrusion of German competition in S. Persian Trade & Persian Gulf Shipping. Complaints against Mespot-Persia Corporation.' [293r] (1/146)
The record is made up of 1 item (73 folios). It was created in 16 Feb 1924-30 Sep 1924. 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 part contains papers relating to German trade activity in Persia [Iran], and in particular the 'intrusion' of German competition in south Persian trade and Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. shipping, assisted by the provision of subsidy by the Government of Germany. Topics discussed include the resumption of trade by the Hansa Line and complaints against the Mesopotamia Persia Corporation. Papers notably included are:
- 'DECLARATION RESPECTING THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER TIGRIS AND EUPHRATES WITH SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION. Signed at London, July 29, 1913' (ff 301-310)
- 'MEMORANDUM: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IN POSSESSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OVERSEAS TRADE REGARDING THE MESOPOTAMIA PERSIA CORPORATION'S ACTIVITIES IN PERSIA' (ff 332-347).
Correspondents include: the Comptroller-General, Department of Overseas Trade, London; HM Minister, Tehran; and the High Commissioner for Iraq.
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- File 2853/1922 Pt 2 'Persia: German Trade Activity. Intrusion of German competition in S. Persian Trade & Persian Gulf Shipping. Complaints against Mespot-Persia Corporation.'
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- 293r:300v, 311r:313v, 315r:365v
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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