Abstract: The file contains a preface outlining the context of the document, which appears to form part of a scheme drawn up by the Russian General Staff for future military action in Persia.The fragment itself contains observations and conclusions for military operations in Persia including: selecting Kum [Qom] as the Base of Operations; and an assessment of the first, second and third line of operations in terms of route, supplies, resources, and inhabitants. Notes from the Intelligence Branch of the Government of India sit alongside the text.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the outside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 8; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.