'Memorandum on the state of affairs in Persia by Major-General Sir H Rawlinson'
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'Memorandum on the state of affairs in Persia by Major-General Sir H Rawlinson'
- Creator:
- Author: Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson, 1st Baronet
- Date:
- 1888/1888
- Description:
- Abstract: This printed memorandum was compiled by diplomat Major-General Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson, and discusses various subjects relating to the state of affairs in Persia including:the perceived nature of the Persian people;the perceived character of the current Shah of Teheran [Tehran] and concerns over the future succession;the style of governance in Persia;English-Russian relations and the involvement of both countries in Persia;the views of Sir Henry Wolff on reforms in Persia and the appropriate action for the English to take;the proposed building of railways in Persia.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at f 9, and terminates at f 10, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Archival file
- Type (Narrower):
- Other Texts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- Railways
International relations
HM Ambassador to Iran - Geographic region:
- Persia
Teheran - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000833.0x000094_ar
81055/vdc_100000000833.0x000094_en
IOR/L/PS/18/C59
IOR/L/PS/18/C59