Correspondence, 1899-1965; (bulk 1889-1912).

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Correspondence, 1899-1965; (bulk 1889-1912).

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Chiefly letters from George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquis Curzon of Kedleston, viceroy of India, 1899-1905, to Sir Albert Houtum-Schindler, concerning Curzon's book, Persia and the Persian question (London, 1892); relations among Britain, Persia, and Russia; the operations of the Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation, Limited; and various political figures in England and Persia. A draft memorandum (15 p.) of Houtum-Schindler discusses the opening of the Karum River to commerce, the Russian consular office at Meshed, the boundary problem with the Russians in northeastern Persia, and internal improvements. Also included is a letter of introduction from Pope Leo XIII to the Shah of Persia for Francesco Lesné, titular archbishop of Philippopoli and apostolic delegate; document of the King of France ordering the release of a prisoner from the Bastille; and a letter written by Lady Curzon.

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