Abstract: The file contains papers regarding a request by the Government of Persia for tenders from shipbuilding firms for three new cargo steamers. The primary correspondents are: Persian Chargé d'Affaires, London; Department of Overseas Trade; Commercial Secretary, British Legation, Tehran; Foreign Office.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 17, and terminates at f 40, 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.