Abstract: Folio 8:Geographical Section, General Staff No. 2901, comprising a base map with overprint.The base map bears the imprint 'Published by the Royal Geographical Society, 1910. Railways inserted to November, 1917' and portrays hydrology, relief by spot heights, roads, telegraphs, settlements, place names and international boundaries. The sheets bear the printed note 'International Boundaries as in July, 1914'. A 1921 edition of this base map is at Maps 46970.(44.) and includes accompanying notes (including compilation details) published by the Royal Geographical Society in 1910, although lacks a GSGS designation yet contains an additional red plate (railways) and grey plate (hachures and ancient canals) that are both lacking from this version.An overprint in blue depicts the disposition of troops and bears the printed note 'Circulated with reference to the Memorandum by the S[ecretary]. of S[tate]. for War. Dated 12-6-20.' Also portrays the railway system from Busra [Basra] to Baghdad and thence to Feluja [Al Fallūjah], Shergat [Ash Sharqāţ], Kifri and Quaritu; railways are absent from the rest of the sheet.Folio 8a:Classified 'Secret'.An attached folio (typescript, with manuscript additions in pencil; 192 x 122mm) dated 29 June 1920 reads:'Secret. Cabinet. The Situation in Mesopotamia should it be decided to evacuate North West Persia [Iran] and withdraw on all Fronts within the area covered by existing Railheads. Memorandum by the Secretary of State for War. (Paper No. C.P. 1469). The attached Map is circulated with reference to the paper on the above-mentioned subject, which was issued on the 15th instant.'Physical description: Materials: Printed in colourDimensions: 701 x 728mm, on sheet 792 x 915mm
Abstract: Geographical Section, General Staff No. 2713b, comprising a base map with overprint and manuscript additions.The base map bears the deleted designation 'G.S.G.S. No. 2713a' and imprint 'War Office, Mar., 1916', and portrays hydrology, railways, roads, settlements, place names and international boundaries; marginal notes enhance railway information. A copy is at Maps 46970.(39.).An overprint in red bears the revised designation 'G.S.G.S. No. 2713b' and depicts revisions to international territories, including the extents of the Smyrna Enclave and Zone of the Straits. Manuscript additions portray the disposition of Turkish, Greek, Bolshevik, British, Georgian, Italian and French troops and are supplemented by a table of Fighting Strengths and some additional notes regarding troop dispositions. The sheet bears an acquisition stamp of 'M[ilitary].I[ntelligence]. 2.B.' dated 16 February 1921 and initialed 'AB Maj[or?]'.Physical description: Materials: Printed in colour, with manuscript additions in coloured inkDimensions: 434 x 722mm, on sheet 569 x 862mm
Abstract: Geographical Section, General Staff No. 2931, sheet 'Eastern Turkey in Asia', comprising a base map with overprints.The base map bears the imprint 'War Office, October, 1919' and portrays hydrology, relief by spot heights, railways, settlements, place names, and internal and international boundaries.A blue overprint depicts the position of British and French troops as at 17 May 1920; a red overprint depicts the position of Turkish, Azeri, Georgian and Armenian troops, and Turkish Nationalist Bands. The overprints extend approximately a hundred miles beyond the eastern neatline to Baku, Azerbaijan.Physical description: Materials: Printed in colourDimensions: 594 x 860mm, on sheet 712 x 930mm
Abstract: The file chiefly comprises correspondence, memoranda, and newspaper cuttings relating to the Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916 and British policy in former Ottoman territories following the end of the First World War. Many of the papers were printed and prepared for the War Cabinet (from March 1918, the Eastern Committee of the War Cabinet) and date from May 1915 to September 1919.The papers cover several matters, including:Negotiations leading up to the Sykes-Picot Agreement (ratified in May 1916) and concerning the future government of Syria (including Lebanon), Palestine, Mesopotamia [Iraq], and Asiatic Turkey, and the securing of British and French 'rights' in the regionOther wartime agreements involving Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and Roumania [Romania]Revision of the Sykes-Picot Agreement in 1918 following subsequent developments during the War, in particular the 'Arab Revolt' [uprising of Arab nationalists against the Ottoman Empire] and the conquest of Palestine and Syria by British and Arab forcesThe discussion of an Anglo-French declaration to be made to try and appease the inhabitants of the regionThe British Government's response to a memorial issued by seven Arab leaders resident in Egypt regarding their desires for self-determination in the region, particularly SyriaA statement made by Feisal [Fayṣal bin Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī al-Hāshimī] to the Chief of General Staff, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, 31 August 1919, regarding recent events in the region, promises made to the Arabs during the War, and Arab determination to achieve independence.The correspondence is principally between diplomats and politicians of the British, French, Russian and Italian governments, and officials at the Foreign Office and War Office.Folios 70-84 consist of related manuscript notes by Lord Curzon.The French language material consists of correspondence from French diplomats and politicians.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 85; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file consists of a series of conventions, agreements, and declarations concerning navigation on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Turco-Persian boundary, and the transportation of goods by railway in Asiatic Turkey.It is divided into four sections and contains five maps: IOR/W/LPS/18/B381 (i-vi).The main body of the file is in French.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 82, and terminates at f 100, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.A previous foliation sequence has been superseded and therefore crossed out.Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence for each item.
Abstract: Sheet is stamped 'Secret'.Geographical Section, General Staff No. 2901, with manuscript additions portraying railway information. Only the south-east quarter of the sheet is present; the title is absent.The map bears the imprint 'Published by the Royal Geographical Society, 1910. Railways inserted to November, 1917' and portrays hydrology, relief by spot heights, roads, railways, telegraphs, settlements, place names and international boundaries. The sheet bears the printed note 'International Boundaries as in July, 1914'. A 1921 edition of this map is at Maps 46970.(44.) and includes accompanying notes (including compilation details) published by the Royal Geographical Society in 1910, although lacks a GSGS designation yet contains an additional grey plate (hachures and ancient canals) that is lacking from this version; projection information has been taken from this source.Manuscript additions provide supplementary information on railway gauge and projected railways.Date range end date taken from War Office accession stamp.Physical description: Materials: Printed in colour, with manuscript additions in coloured inkDimensions: 559 x 452mm, on sheet 585 x 483mm