Item 1 - Copy of a telegram from Edwin Montagu to Lord Chelmsford

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MONT II/A/2/14/1

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Copy of a telegram from Edwin Montagu to Lord Chelmsford

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  • 7 Aug. 1919 (Creation)

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Montagu, Edwin Samuel (1879-1924), politician
(1879-1924)

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Trinity College Library, Cambridge

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Refers to Chelmsford’s private telegram of the 2nd [wanting]. Has considered the subject fully in Council, but is not convinced by Chelmsford’s arguments, as he believes that Basu’s scheme must be accompanied by a general amnesty, excluding heinous offenders, if the Indemnity Bill is to be carried without turmoil. Does not think that an investigation of causes should be wholly excluded, but agrees in dismissing [Sir Harcourt] Butler’s suggestion of bringing in the King’s name. Will advise later the results of his inquiries into a chairman.

(Carbon copy, with handwritten alterations.)

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