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MONT II/A/2/9/3
Title
Telegram from Lord Chelmsford to Edwin Montagu
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- 8 June 1919 (Creation)
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(1879-1924)
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Dyer's order, though unjustifiable, was provoked by a most brutal outrage, as has since been proved in court. In view of the speedy cancellation of the order, the time elapsed since it was given, and Dyer's otherwise admirable management of the situation, as well as the handle it would give to 'political sensation-mongers', Chelmsford deprecates taking the action Montagu suggests, which would be resented by all Englishmen in India. Dyer is presently commanding the 45th Brigade on the Frontier and has recently achieved a success over Nadir Khan at Thal. O'Dwyer, who is on his way home, can give further details. The Commander-in-Chief [Monro] fully concurs in Chelmsford's view of the matter.
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