Abstract: The file concerns the proposal to appoint an Inspector General for Consulates in Persia, and includes a memorandum by Oliver Lyttleton, Minister of State in the Middle East, concerning his visit to Persia (folios 63-67).The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Viceroy, the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the HM Legation at Tehran, the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Secretary of State for India, and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 38 ; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.