Abstract: Intelligence report by Major Norman Napier Evelyn Bray, Political Intelligence Officer attached to the India Office, on Soviet activities and influence in the Middle East and the implications for British interests in the region.The document was prepared as a departmental minute. It discusses several matters, including: the Soviet alliance with Turkish and Arab nationalists across the region, but with a particular reference to Mesopotamia; Italian support (in money and arms) of Turkish nationalists; the need for the British and the French to work together closely to protect their interests; the military strength of all parties.The report contains two appendices, as follows:I - Suggested measures for dealing with the Bolshevist Menace in Mesopotamia and Persia;II - A. Conditions proposed by the Bolsheviks for acceptance of Turkish Nationalists; B. Terms of agreement concluded by Bolsheviks with Mustafa Kemal Pasha.There are extensive notes in the left hand margin throughout the report with details on sources and other comments.Physical description: Foliation: the sequence commences at the first folio and terminates at the last folio; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A second foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 3-15; this sequence is written in ink, and is located in the same position as the main sequence.
Abstract: This file principally contains correspondence between the Viceroy [Governor-General], the Foreign Office, and the Secretary of State for India. Topics discussed include:The British position in Persia (deteriorating) compared to the Russian (strengthening).The nature of communication between the Foreign Office, the Viceroy, and Secretary of State for India.Anti-British and anti-American sentiment and activities within Persia.Allied interests in Persia and Russian cooperation.Additionally, this file contains an Intelligence Summary for the period 31 March to 6 April prepared by the Military Attaché for the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. The summary includes:A discussion of growing anti-British sentiment including the rise of new political parties that appeal to youth and working classesReports on the economy, the typhus epidemic, internal security, Polish refugees, and Russian and American interestsAn extensive summary of Soviet political and cultural influence in Persia.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 16; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: Reports from British officials in Persia [Iran] reporting on: the activities of alleged Russian intelligence agents operating in Persia; the dissemination of Soviet communist propaganda in Persia; the Persian authorities’ attempts to uncover and root out suspected Russian intelligence agents; the expulsion from Persia of British subjects suspected of working for the Russian intelligence services, and the arrest and sentencing to death of others charged with espionage. The file’s principal correspondents are: HM’s Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in Tehran, Reginald Hervey Hoare; the British Consul at Tabriz, Clarence Edward Stanhope Palmer.The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 45; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.