Content: Lübeck 1533-1898 - Hamburg 1405-1896 - Lower Saxony, especially Braunschweig-Lüneburg, Electorate, Kingdom and Province of Hanover as well as Duchy of Braunschweig 1503-1902, East Frisia 1295-1884, Cities Braunschweig 1581-1705, Lüneburg 1539-1641, Münden 1579-1737, Hameln 1587-1757, Verden 1577-1616, Emden 1532-1756 - Bishops of Münster, in particular occupation of the Duchy of Bremen by troops from Münster 1675, 1516-1680 - Lippe 1579-1872 - Minden 1571-1667 - Bentheim-Tecklenburg 1543-1664 - Schleswig-Holstein 1549-1831 - Brandenburg-Prussia 1645-1902 - Duchy, Electorate and Kingdom of Saxony 1575-1892 - Magdeburg 1605-1668 - Halberstadt 1535-1703 - Frankfurt a. M. 1623-1873 - Hesse-Cassel 1539-1889 - Nassau 1615-1864 - Hesse-Darmstadt 1827-1884 - Waldeck 1647-1868 - Bavaria 1779-1868 - Baden 1838-1866 - Württemberg 1619-1870 - Denmark with Oldenburg 1548-1794 - England 1445-1821 - France 1592-1894 - Netherlands 1446-1794 - Poland 1574-1671 - Russia 1525-1683 - Switzerland 1588-1872

copy; German; 4 sheets; 16 printed lacquer seals of the authorised representatives [unleserl.], D. von Knyphausen, Heinrich von Wersabe, J. von Rehden, Dr. D. Andree, Otto Schinckel, Remel Wiardt, Jacques de Pottere, Cornelius D. Holstein, C. Payne, H. von Senden, I. A. Grousveldt, Samuel [unleserl.], Peter Tonius Schop, Dr. H. Beeckmann, Berent Jansen Horß; Riss; Paper; Emden; 16 Unterschr., inter alia of the power of attorney. [illegible], D. v. Knyphausen, Heinrich v. Wersabe, J. v. Rehden, Dr. D. Andree, Otto Schinckel, Remel Wiardt, Jacques de Pottere, Cornelius D. Holstein, C. Payne, H. v. Senden, I. A. Grousveldt

e.g. payment for the Emder Einwohnerwehr; membership cards of various associations, e.g. the 'Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft'; information on shares of the 'Emder Reederei AG'; receipts of insurance companies, newspapers etc., 2 statutes of the 'Club zum guten Endzweck', 1884 and 1887

Contains among other things: - 1) Carpenter Friedrich Fox, Emden, born on 08.07.1907 in Kiel-Gaarden 2) Sailor Johannes Konarski, Emden, born on 16.09.1908 in Suurhusen 3) Sailor Emil Lippke, Lübeck, born on 21.11.1890 in Braunsberg 4) Sailor Berend Stoelker, Warsingsfehn, born on 21.11.1890 in Braunsberg11.11.1907 in Warsingsfehn 5) Sailor Peter Cordes, Iheringsfehn, born 31.07.1907 in Iheringsfehn 6) Light seaman Hermann Manssen, Hatshausen, born 02.11.1911 in Könishoek 7) Light seaman Jakob Möhlenbrock, Hatshausen, born 18.01.1912 in Ludwigsdorf 8) Logisjungen Heinrich Switer, Emden, born 23.03.1913 in Emden 9) Kesselwärter Willi Haustein, Emden, born 30.10.1901, Falkenau 10) Heizer Wessel Jansen, Emden, born 09.07.1904 in Emden 11) Heater Arthur Brenner, Emden, born 26.03.1906 in Niederscheldehütte 12) Heater Johann Rewerts, Rahe, born 01.05.1907, Rahe 13) Heater Cornelius de Ruyter, Emden, born 08.03.1905, Strohberg 14) Heater Georg Berndt, Emden, born 20.08.1904 in Breslau 15) Trimmer Eduard Gross, Emden, born 30.10.1905 in Berlin 16) Trimmer Wilhelm Schaaf, Emden, born 12.12.1907 in Soest 17) Sailor Johann Albert, Emden, born 05.09.1906 in Emden 18) Trimmer Gerd de Boer, Emden, born 09.01.1912 in Emden; index of finds of the Central Party Archive: retro conversion and distortion 2010-12

Contains among other things: The 1906 marketing year. Annual Report of Heinrich Emden

Contains: among other things collection of newspaper reports about monument consecration war memorial a. "Black Lord" and on cemetery Wachenheim 15.7.1928; mixed letters and prints; circular letter concerning elections z. Landwirtschaftskammer, 1906 (to mayor's office!); printed instruction for the leadership of the local chronicles (by the clergymen), 1857; print: Facts. The letter sent by the French Protestants to the Protestants of the neutral states, answered by Dr. Adolf Bolliger, Pfarrer v. Zürich-Neumünster, Konstanz [1915]; vertraul. Print: Liebesgaben dt. Geistlicher und seelsorgerliche Hilfe für kriegsgefangene Deutsche (Verf. F. M. Knote, ca. 1915/16); Aufruf/Sammelliste der Ludendorff-Spende für Kriegsbeschädigte, June 1918 (with collection result of 612 Marks; note: put into circulation by the board of the Frauenverein Mölsheim, second ex.); various collections and collection lists Rev. Müller 1915-1919 (e.g. for prisoners of war, ambulance train; sacrificial day for the colonial war donation Aug. 1918; call for the donation of Christmas gifts, with collection list; donation for infant and toddler protection); 25th anniversary of Kaiser. National donation for the mission (1913); Sacrifice Day for the German Fleet, 1.10.1916 (donor lists); Kaiser and Volksdank for army and fleet. Christmas Gift of the German People: Collection List; Call: Heimatdank an heimkehrte deutsche Kriegsgefangene, April 1918 (Worms district; Grand Duke, Red Cross), including: lists of results of the collection; government circular concerning education of the rural population about the situation (including food security), Oct. 1916; Volks-Emden-10-Pfennig-Spende, Nov. 1914; implementation of a war economic course in Frankfurt May 1917; Der ev. Heidenbote. Organ of the Evangelical Mission Society in Basel 88th year no. 6, June 1915 (obituary to fallen Georg Jung, born 11.9.1892 Mölsheim, died Westfront 25.03.1915); Kirchlich-statistische Tabelle ev. Pfarrei Mölsheim-Wachenheim für 1949; Reisebescheinigung Pfr. Reinhard Müller, April 1915 (Worms-Wachenheim); questionnaire (executed) of the Oberkonsistorium to the parish offices concerning war work of the evangelical church, April 1919 (among other things collection results); further letters; leaflet for field postings, Dec. 1914; call of the Hess. Landesverein vom Roten Kreuz 2.8.1914 zum Kriegsbeginn: Aufforderung zu Gelabenaben); Collection list for the Red Cross, 1914 (Wachenheim); List of nurses from Mölsheim and Wachenheim; various other collection lists, e.g. Nationalstiftung für die Hinterbliebenen der im Krieg Gefallenen, 1915; Call for the Ludendorff donation (in favour of war-damaged persons), May 1918 (Chairman of the Vereinigung für Kriegsbeschädigtenfürsorge im Kreis Worms: C. W. Frhr. v. Heyl, MdR, Wirkl. Rat); Call for the delivery of eggs, Confirmations of egg deliveries (here: as poultry farmer Pfarrer Müller, Wachenheim) Darin: hs. Welcoming speech on the occasion of the arrival of the 1st expellee transport in Wachenheim 16.6.1950 (56 persons, ev. priest); egg duty 1919; Red Cross bandage priest Müller; Wormser Zeitung v. 02.02.1915; cover with various food stamps (e.g. bread card, bread stamps, bread coupons; Reichsfleischkarten, Zuckerkarte; also soap card of the municipal association of Worms, charcoal card, twist card); card: Sammel-Hilfsdienst der Schuljugend des Kreises Worms

Contains: Deulig GmbH and Messter GmbH; agreements on cooperation with the government in reporting in Wochenschauen, Jan. 1921 and July 1923 Reich participation in the propaganda film "Der schwarze Gott" gegen bolschewistische Tendenzen aus Anlass des Kapp-Putsches, Feb. 1921 - Apr. 1921 "Die Pariser Konferenz und ihre Folgen für Deutschland im Lichtbild", Feb. 1921; cooperation with the government in reporting in Wochenschauen, Jan. 1921 and July 1923. 1921 import permit for ten Italian films, Feb. 1921 Reichsfilmstelle, responsible for the commission, Apr. 1921 film censorship. public reactions, June - Oct. 1922 aerial photographs, overview of the holdings of the Reichsamt für Landesaufnahme, Jan. 1922 propaganda film "Die schwarze Schmach" after the manuscript "Die Vase des Kardinals" by Prof. Dr. Peter B., 1922 propaganda film "Die schwarze Schmach" by Prof. Dr. Peter B., 1922 film "The Vase of the Cardinal" by Prof. Dr. Dr. Peter B. v. Eberlein, on the occupation of the Rhineland and the Palatinate, Feb. - May 1922 French propaganda intentions, circular letter of the Reichsmin. des Innern, Sept. 1922 Film "Der Versailler Friedensvertrag und seine wirtschaftlichen Folgen" der Deulig-Film AG, promotion, Nov. 1922 Foreign influences in the film industry, Jan. - Aug. 1922, film "The Versailles peace treaty and its economic consequences", Jan. - Aug. 1922, film "The Versailles peace treaty and its economic consequences", film "The Versailles peace treaty and its economic consequences", film "The Versailles peace treaty and its economic consequences", film "The Versailles peace treaty and its economic consequences", film "The Versailles peace treaty and its economic consequences", Nov. 1922, film "The Versailles peace treaty and its economic consequences", Nov. 1922, film "The Versailles peace treaty", Jan. 1923 Reichsfilmstelle, Fragen der Unterstellung, Feb. 1923 Lichtspielgesetz, changes; also submission of the Fulda Bishops' Conference of 20 Apr. 1920; print, 1923 - 1925 "Die Schlageter-Feier der nationalen Kampfverbände München" and "Gedächtnisfeier für den von den Franzosen ermordeten Märtyrer Schlageter", film examination, Aug. - Nov. 1923, Aug. 1925 Emelka group, foreign participation, Jan. - Aug. 1923 "Verderblicher Einfluss" von Filmen; submissions among others to the film "Die Tänzerin Barberina" and its censorship, Dec. 1923 - March 1924 Filmzentrale AG, revocation of a recommendation of the Reich Ministry of the Interior, Nov. 1923, Aug. 1925 Emelka group, foreign participation, Jan. 1924 Europa-Film-AG, request for support, Jan. 1925 film "Wege zu Kraft und Schönheit"; censorship and public reactions, e.g. submission of the German gymnastics, May - June 1925 "Drahtloser Dienst AG" and "Europa-Film AG", ownership shares of the Reich government; e.g. Agreement with Universum Film AG on cooperation in reporting, July 1925 "Kipho", cinema and photo exhibition, Berlin 1925 Walther Plugge: film and legislation; print, Berlin 1925 Walther Plugge: world impact of film; manuscript, Berlin 1925 "Panzerkreuzer Potemkin", censorship; reactions by members of the government and the press, ban in Württemberg and Bavaria (continued). Vol. 4), Apr. - Oct. 1926 Company Roebel Kulturfilm, submission for financial support of Africa films (colonial propaganda), June - July 1926 Film "Ehrentag der deutschen Armee und Marine in Nürnberg", among other things proposal of the Foreign Office to ban the screening (continued Vol. 3), Nov. - Dec. 1926 "Unsere Emden", censorship, Dec. 1926

Folio 1: China general operations telegrams, 21 July-25 September 1914. Folios 2-5: Explanatory and Historical Section reference notes. This volume contains undocketed telegrams and papers relating to operations in the China Station from 21 July-25 September 1914. Folios 6-9: Blank. Folio 10: China station, boundaries and limits. Folio 11: Australian station, boundaries and limits. Folio 12: East Indies station, boundaries and limits. Folio 13: Cape of Good Hope station, boundaries and limits. Folio 14: Defended ports (Hong Kong and Singapore), extracts from Admialty Manual of War Organization, 1914. Folio 15: Blank. Folio 16: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief Wei-hai-wei to Admiralty, 4 July 1914 HMS Newcastle leaves today for Hakodate. From Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 21 July HMS Clio arrived. From Commander-in-Chief, China 21st July HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire, HMS Yarmouth, HMS Welland, HMS Colne, HMS Usk, HMS Kennet, HMS Ribble arrived Weihaiwei. Folio 17: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Bombay 21 July 1914 German Geier [gunboat] visits Singapore 26 July to 3 Augus. Folio 18: History Section Precis, (paper M 01161/14) ; 1st S.L. [First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, Prince Louis of Battenburg] Manning of the two mercantile cruisers on China Station must be considered. Will it be advisable to ask Australian Government to supply ratings? 24th June 1914; D.O.D.[Director of Operations Division Admiralty, Rear Admiral A.C.Leveson]. It will be advisable to man them at Hong Kong if possible 3rd July 1914; D.M.D.- Suggest asking Commander-in-Chief, China to report as to possibility of manning from small craft and R.N.R. [Royal Naval Reserve]and R.F.R. [Royal Fleet Reserve] on the station. 11th July 1914; C.O.S. [Chief of War Staff Admiralty, Vice Admiral Sir F.C.D.Sturdee]-To depend on Australian Navy is to imperil our trade early in the war. Concur with D.M.D.14th July 1914. 1st Sea Lord Approved; Draft letter from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China. Can provision be made to man 2 mercantile cruisers from sloops placed in reserve on the outbreak of war and Reservists on the station. (Note. Apparently no action taken). Folio 19: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 27th July 1914 precautionary telegram re outbreak of war and dispositions of HM ships. Folio 20: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 28th July 1914 be prepared to take up four vessels to be armed with the four sets of 4.7 guns at Hong Kong. Folio 21: Telegram from Admiralty to China, Hong Kong and Wei-hai-wei 27th July 1914 act on War Standing Orders Articles 2-4. Folio 22: handwritten letter from First Sea Lord, Prince Louis of Battenburg to First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Spencer Churchill 28th July 1914 must bring up HMS Triumph to full numbers, paying off 3 smaller of 5 sloops and 7 out of 10 river gunboats. Handwritten note on this telegram from Winston Churchill Secretary, please arrange this privately with Sir A Nicholson [Permanent Under Secretary, Foreign Office]. Folio 24: letter from Sir Arthur Nicholson, Foreign Office 28th July 1914 agree to proposal to bring up China squadron to war level and reduce number of river boats. Folio 25: Telegram from HMS Newcastle, Nagasaki to Admiralty 29th July 1914 leave Nagasaki today. Folios 30-31: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Wei-hai-wei, China 30th July 1914 concentrate at Hong Kong. Lay up at Hong Kong HMS Triumph, HMS Alacrity, HMS Bramble, HMS Britomart, HMS Thistle and 7 gunboats; crews turning over to HMS Triumph completing her with natives. HMS Clio and HMS Cadmus for action against German sloops. Report arrangements with French. Folio 32: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 30th July 1914 HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire and 4 tbds [torpedo boat destroyers] leave Wei-hai-wei 4pm today. HMS Newcastle joins at sea tomorrow. One destroyer remains at Wei-hai-wei for war telegram. HMS Yarmouth arrived Shanghai 11pm tonight. I am sailing for rendezvous north of Saddle Island, my proposed base. Hope to prevent Hay [probably Gneisenau] and Scharnhorst [German cruisers] from south and Marco Polo [Italian cruiser] from Japan reaching Tsingtau. Kaiserin Elizabeth [Austro-Hungarian cruiser], Emden [German light cruiser] and small craft are at Tsing Tau now. Folio 34: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Wei-hai-wei to Admiralty 30th July 1914 I am cancelling paying off HMS Cadmus and HMS Clio. Commodore H.K. [Hong Kong] hopes to have HMS Triumph ready in 10 days but without HMS Cadmus and HMS Clio will be short of crew; doubtful whether natives will serve. Montcalm [French cruiser] in South Seas, Dupleix [French cruiser]on passage to Nagasaki from Hakodate. No instructions as yet to cooperate. Folio 36: Telegram from HMS Merlin, Labuan to Admiralty 31st July 1914 leave today for Hong Kong. Folio 37: Telegram from HMS Cadmus, Shanghai to Admiralty 31st July 1914 HMS Yarmouth, HMS Thistle arrived. From S.N.O. [Senior Naval Officer] Shanghai to Admiralty 1st August 1914 HMS Cadmus, HMS Bramble, HMS Thistle leave here today for Hong Kong. From Shimonoseki 31st July 1914 German Senegambia, merchant vessel arrived. German Yorck merchant vessel passed for Kobe. Folio 39: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Wei-hai-wei 31st July 1914 delay any definite action as to cooperation. Signed FCD Sturdee. Folio 40: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, East Indies 31st July 1914 order one of the three sloops to Colombo ready to move to Singapore if crew are wanted for HMS Triumph. Folio 41: Telegram from Admiralty to Commodore, Hong Kong 31st July 1914 referring to submission of N.O.O. 27th May suspend issue of 4.7 inch ammunition to Army. Also with reference to Admiralty letter of 31st January suspend emptying 4.7 inch shells. Folio 42: Telegram from Shanghai to War Room 31st July 1914 German Prinzeitel Friedrich merchant vessel arrived. Scharnhorst [German cruiser] sailed. Folio 43: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 1st August 1914 Canadian Pacific Railway Empress of Asia in port. I have detained her provisionally. Shall she be fitted as armed merchant cruiser. Reply approved. Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 1st August 1914 vessels taken up as colliers Jardine Mathieson steamers Onsang and Swanley. Folio 44: Telegram from Naval Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 1st August 1914 HMS Comet reported within easy working range of wireless station Port Moresby. Yap trying hard to communicate with Scharnhorst [German cruiser]. From Canton to Admiralty 1st August 1914 Tsingtau [German vessel] arrived. Barry [American vessel] arrived. Jaguar [German vessel] left. Prinz Eitel Friedrich [German merchant vessel] left southward. Geier [German gunboat]. Ferdinand Laeisz {German merchant vessel] arrived. Folio 45: Telegram from Sir Edward Grey to Sir C Greene, Tokyo August 1st 1914 not likely to call on Japan for assistance under our Alliance. Folio 47: Telegram from Singapore [N.I.O?] to Admiralty 2nd August 1914 Berlin is addressing Planet [German surveying vessel] through Port Moresby wireless station. Folio 48: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Shanghai to Admiralty 2nd August 1914 HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire and 4 destroyers off mouth of the Yangtse. Folio 50: Telegram from Admiralty to Navy, Colombo 2nd August 1914 Nubia due Hong Kong 20th August conveying 140 tons of Government stores left Aden 20th July. Folio 51: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 2nd August 1914 Naval Reserves mobilised. Folio 54: Telegram from Amoy to Admiralty 2nd August 1914 HMS Newcastle arrived.

Folio 217: Telegram from Naval Board Melbourne to Admiralty 13th August 1914. [HMAS] Australia,[HMAS] Melbourne, [HMAS] Sydney could proceed to Nauru to destroy wireless telegraph station. Suggest China fleet attack Yap. Reply from Admiralty 13th August 1914. Use HMS Encounter,[HMAS] Melbourne, [HMAS] Sydney for New Guinea expedition and if possible destruction of wireless at Nauru. Yap will be dealt with by China squadron. Folio 219: Telegram from Melbourne to Admiralty 13th August 1914. Relating to secret instructions issued by Union of Hamburg Shipowners regarding special routes to be followed and neutral ports to be sought out at outbreak of war taken from German steamer Hobart. Folio 221: Telegram from Sir Edward Grey to Sir C.Greene(Tokyo) 13th August 1914. Japan must make it clear that she is not going to seize German Pacific Islands, Dutch East Indies or interfere with Pacific Coast of America. Folio 222: Telegram from Sir George Buchanan, St Petersburg to Foreign Office 13th August 1914. Japanese Ambassador informed Minister for Foreign Affairs today his Government had decided to take the offensive against Germany. Folio 228: Telegram from Amoy to Admiralty 14th August 1914. German merchant vessel Andalusia left 13th [August] noon. Destination probably North American port. Hanadwritten note on telegram: from Rentiers Manila to Admiralty 14th August 1914.German merchant vessel Princess Alice equipped wireless telegraph left 6 30am 14th August ostensibly for Shanghai. Folio 229: Telegram from Hong Kong to Admiralty 14th August 1914.Am in wireless touch now [with] Commander-in-Chief China and expect him to arrive at Hong Kong with HMS Hampshire 17th August from direction of Yap Island. Folio 230: Telephone messages received by Chief Censor R.T.from Chief Censor,War Office 14th August 1914 The following message has been intercepted by War Office Censor to Reuters Telegram Company, London from New York.Shanghai. Two warships believed to be either HMS Minotaur and HMS Hampshire or French Dupleix and Montcalm carrying many wounded arrived Hong Kong yesterday. Reported engaged battle with German Scharnhorst and Gneisnau. Folio 231: Telegram from Sir J Jordan Peking to Sir Edward Grey 14th August 1914. Relating to Chinese territories during war and when hostilities cease. Folio 232: Telegram from Sir J Jordan, Peking 14th August 1914. Chinese may dismantle French wireless at Shanghai. Propose to limit protests to use of wireless by German ships in Chinese waters. Folio 233: Telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board, Melbourne 14th August 1914. Precis of the instructions issued to Hamburg ship relating to special routes and neutral ports. Folio 234: Telegram intercepted by War Office Censor from Elliston, Shanghai to Sun, London 14th August 1914. Russian cruiser Askold German cruiser Emden engaged near Wei-hai-Wei, result unknown. American Legation Peking requested American Government reinforce American forces China protect foreign interests treaty ports. Handwritten note on telegram. Fighting had taken place between Askold and Emden; Askold after grounding surrendered to Emden, was floated and towed to Tsingtau. Folio 241: Telegram from Bethmann-Hollweg [Chancellor of Germany] to German Embassy Newport 15th August 1914. If Japan wishes we should be prepared for the neutralisation of East Asia and East Asiatic waters on condition of the same attitude on the part of our adversaries. Telegraphic report via Washington to German Embassy for the press 15th August 1914. Emperor with headquarters staff has left for the theatre of war. Hangoe, Russian torpedo vessel sunk. 90 men drowned. Wholesale desertion of Russian soldiers on Galician boundry. Severe fights by Drina (River) Servians repulsed. Folio 249: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir C Greene Tokyo 15th August 1914. Relating to operations in China and restoration of Kiaochow to Chinese. Folios 250-251: Telegram from Sir C Greene Tokyo to Foreign Office 15th August 1914.terms of ultimatum issued by Japanese to Germany which will expire August 23rd. Also cruisers will at once be placed on trade routes (with orders not to fire on enemy before 23rd August) to shepherd merchant vessels and drive enemy into arms of British cruisers. Folio 256: Telegram from Sir C Greene Tokyo to Sir Edward Grey 15th August 1914. Ultimatum to Germany will be handed in to German Ambassador tonight. Folio 257: Telegram from Admiralty to Hong Kong 16th August 1914. German ships Tsingtau and Lockshun 2,500 tons coal ready to sail. Folio 261: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief China 16th August 1914. Yes to co-operation with Russians. Folio 262: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief Hong Kong 16th August. Holland strictly neutral and it is important to keep her so. Folio 263: Telegram from French Admiralty 16th August 1914. Two German merchant ships loaded with coal to leave Manila soon. Believed to be bound for New Guinea to replenish a German cruiser. Liner Princess Alice possibly armed as auxiliary cruiser also believed to have left Manila probably for New Guinea. Folio 264: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir J Jordan Peking 16th August 1914. Co-operation with Japan. Army Council desire to form a brigade from North China Garrison completed by one Indian battalion and one Indian Mountain Battery from Hong Kong. Do you have any objection to temporary withdrawal of Tientsin garrison for this purpose? Legation Guard would of course remain. Folio 266: Handwritten telegram from Chief of War Staff Admiralty, Vice Admiral Sir F C D Sturdee to Commodore Hong Kong 16th August 1914. Report proposed movements. You should deal promptly with Yap and Anguar. [HMAS] Australia and Montcalm [French cruiser]covering Samoa and New Guinea expeditions. Folio 268: telegram from Sir C Greene Tokyo 16th August 1914. Views of both French and Russian ambassadors when handed copies of German ultimatum.both consider delay of a week on eve of hostilities unaccountable. Folio 272: telegram from Commander-in-Chief China to Admiralty 17th August 1914. Probably Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Emden and Nurnberg [German cruisers] now together at Marshall Islands with 20,000 tons of coal. Am watching Tsingtau and protecting trade routes Japan to Singapore. Shall remain at Hong Kong possible objective of Germans Dutch East Indies but more likely Pacific coast of America; suggest cruisers from home be sent there. Will Japan declare war on Germany? Result of my cruise captured German collier 1,800 tons coal from China and destroyed Yap wireless station. HMS Newcastle leaves Yokohama 18th August for Vancouver. HMS Hampshire ready to follow from Hong Kong if Japan declares war. Folio 273: Telegram from Mr Barclay (Washington) 16th August 1914. I learn on what I believe to be good authority that Japanese government have demanded of China 99 years leases of South Manchurian and Fukien provinces. Folio 275: Telegram from Yokohama to Admiralty 17th August 1914. HMS Newcastle arrived. Folio 277: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief China to Admiralty 17th August 1914.propose leaving Anguar for the present, as it is 3,000 miles off and unconnected by cable. Telegraph ship about to leave Shanghai to cut Shanghai-Yap cable, Can HMS Sealark andHMS Fantome be paid off to free crews for other service. Handwritten note on telegram:- HMS Fantome left for Sydney 14th August. HMS Sealark on her way to Suva where it is proposed that she should stay for the present to assist in local defence.

Folio 264: telegram from Secretary of State to the Viceroy, Army Department 22nd August 1914 - War Office wish for the immediate despatch of following regiments to England: 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 2nd Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment who they propose to replace by Gloucesters from Tientsin, Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry from Hong Kong and Kings Own Light Infantry from Singapore. Folio 267: telegram from Admiralty to HMS Chatham, Suez 23rd August 1914 - you are to escort transports Dongola and Somali as far as Aden. They are now at Port Said. Folio 268: telegram from Senior Naval Officer, Zanzibar to Admiralty 23rd August 1914 - visited Bagamoyo today could not come to terms eventually bombarded Custom House and vicinity for half an hour then left. Folio 270: telegram from Admiralty to French Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean 23rd August 1914 - Admiralty wish to employ HMS Dublin and HMS Weymouth in the Indian Ocean to hunt out [German cruiser] Konigsberg which is now a threat to the transport of our troops across that ocean. May the Admiralty ask you to prevent any Austrian raiding vessel getting away. Folio 271: telegram from Admiralty to Transports 21st August 1914 - Admiralty has no objection to disembarkation at Suez instead of Alexandria of troops from India byt naval assistance will not be available to assist in disembarkation. It is suggested that C.O.C. Egypt might consult Lighthouse and Coastguard service and Canal Company as to plant available for disembarkation. Folio 277: telegram from Commander-in-Chief, East Indies 24th August 1914 - First Division Expeditionary Force A left today from Bombay, tomorrow from Karachi about 22 transports under convoy [HMS] Swiftsure, [RIM] Mayo, [RIM] Dufferin, [RIM] Minto will be met by [HMS] Duke of Edinburgh when [RIM] Dufferin and [RIM] Minto return for Second Division. Convoys will proceed without calling at Aden. Folio 280: telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China 24th August 1914 - German Pacific Squadron may be now on southern side of Sumatra. Commander-in-Chief China sailing for Singapore with [HMS] Minotaur and [HMS] Hampshire. Shall ask [Russian cruiser] Askold to examine Mariana Island and employ [Russian cruiser] Zhemchug in neighbourhood Hong Kong. Consider Marshall Islands should be examined by Australian Squadron after they coal at Fiji Islands. Folio 281: History Section Precis. M 01490/14. (c) Letter from India Office to War Office 21st August 1914 - no battalion will be sent from India to Singapore; nor to the Cape; despatch of a battalion from India to Mauritius has been authorised when naval situation permits. M 01490/14. (e

Folio 352: Telegram from Elliston, Shanghai to Central News, New Bridge Street, London 21st August 1914.Chinese robbers prevented British steamer Changon discharging cargo. Tungchow brought Shanghai women and children and all Japanese who have left Tsingtau. Bombardment expected commence Sunday noon. Folio 357: Telegram from British Consul-General Bangkok to Admiralty 21st August 1914. My telegram of 5th August German steamer Trautenfels has quitted Kohsichang and is now lying in Bangkok river. Folio 361: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Hong Kong 22nd August 1914. German ship Senegambia captured by HMS Triumph 21st August am 120 miles South-east of Tsingtau, outward bound from there with 4,000 tons coal and 100 cattle. From Amoy to Admiralty 22nd August 1914. German merchant vessel Longwei just arrived. Folio 362: Telegram from Marine, Paris to Admiralty 22nd August 1914.Russian cruiser at Vladivostock had orders to join Allied Squadron on 20th August. Folio 363: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir C Greene, Tokyo 22nd August 1914.the British Force to co-operate with the Japanese is to consist of one battalion of British infantry only. [Colonel Acting Brigadier]Barnardiston will be in command under control of Japanese Commander and act in co-operation with him. Folio 367: Telegram from Chefoo to Admiralty 23rd August 1914. Kari arrived 10am left 11 for Wei-hai-wei. Folio 371: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 23rd August 1914.Japan has declared war. How is China squadron disposed? Proceed for destruction of [German cruisers] Scharnhorst and Gneisenau as soon as possible with HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire and Dupleix [French cruiser] keeping on touch with [HMAS] Australia and Montcalm [French cruiser]who are doing the same, at present searching Samoa. What are you doing with Russian cruisers? Folio 372: handwritten letter from Winston Churchill to Secretary, First Sea Lord [Prince Louis of Battenberg] and Chief of War Staff Admiralty Vice-Admiral Sir FCD Sturdee 24th August 1914 relating to above telegram. Recommends that Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Jerram (HMS Minotaur) should firstly escort Australian expeditions to Pellew Island, Yap etc. Handwritten reply on back of letter. Folio 373: Telegram from British Consul Manila to Admiralty 24th August 1914.German ship Princess Alice has returned Zamboanga. Folio 374: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 24th August 1914.Empress of Asia[armed merchant cruiser] arrived 2pm leaving today 5pm continuing patrol. D’Iberville [French torpedo vessel] arrived. Folio 375: Telegram from Senior Naval Officer, Wei-hai-wei to Admiralty 24th August 1914, report of casualties on board HMS Kennet. 3 killed, 3 severely wounded, 4 slightly wounded. Killed: Petty officer David Jones 183045, Able seamen John James Ryan SS3609,John Armstrong J3996. Severely wounded Able Seamen Amos Arthur Banton J5016, Albert Edward Lane 211520, Stoker Alfred Shute K8282. Slightly injured Chief Stoker Allan Thomas Thurston 2848846, Able Seamen Thomas John Alderman J5475, Stoker George East K7444, William Ambrose Bryant K8302. Folios 377-378: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 24th August 1914.HMS Minotaur coaling Hong Kong.HMS Hampshire arrives Hong Kong 25th August. Dupleix [French cruiser] HMS Yarmouth, HMS Cadmus and four destroyers on passage from North to Hong Kong. HMS Clio following. HMS Triumph and one destroyer escorting troops from Taku and co-operating with Japanese. HMS Himalaya east of Japan, HMS Empress of Asia patrolling Hong Kong to Singapore. HMS Empress of Russia fitting at Hong Kong, ready 28th August. Japanese will probably give me [Japanese cruisers] Ibuki and Chikuma. [Russian cruisers] Askold and Zhemchug coming to Hong Kong. From charts and mails captured it is believed [German cruisers] Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Nurnberg, Emden, Luchs making for Sumatra. I Sail for Singapore with HMS Minotaur and HMS Hampshire tomorrow followed by [French cruiser] Dupleix and HMS Yarmouth when ready and also Japanese ships. Shall ask [Russian cruiser]Askold to examine Mariana Group and employ [Russian cruiser] Zhemchug Hong Kong to Southward. Marshalls should be examined by Australian Squadron before taking expedition to Rabaul. Am doing this myself for fear of Germans getting on trade routes. HMS Cadmus,HMS Clio and 5 destroyers will work south. On August 22nd HMS Kennet chasing [German torpedo boat] S90 got hit by battery at Tsingtau, ship not materially damaged. Handwritten note on telegram from Admiral Sir H B Jackson 25th August 1914.suggest Commander-in-Chief be not interfered with. Folio 380: Telegram from Admiralty to Senior Naval Officer, Wei Hai Wei 24th August 1914, report as to action in which HMS Kennet took part. Folio 381: Telegram from Sir C Greene, Tokyo 24th August 1914.Austrians have asked Japanese to allow [Austrian cruiser] Kaiserin Elisabeth safety to Shanghai to be disarmed there. Naval Attache informs me ship is old and of no value as a prize. History Section Precis. M no number. Folio 382: History Section Precis. M no number. d: D.O.D. [Director of Operations Division Admiralty, Rear Admiral A C Leveson] 24th August 1914. In these days of minelaying every vessel that can carry a gun is of value. M no number. Folios 383-384: Telegram from Sir C Greene, Tokyo to Foreign Office 24th August 1914. Commander-in-Chief says Japanese will protect trade North of Hong Kong. HMS Yarmouth and destroyers escort troops from Tientsin to landing place and then return south. HMS Triumph will escort troops from Hong Kong to landing place and then remain to co-operate. HMS Minotaur, HMS Yarmouth and two promised Japanese cruisers with Russian cruisers to hunt down German men-of-war and armed merchant cruisers. Remainder of British and French ships protect trade Hong Kong to Singapore. Folio 387: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 25th August 1914. German merchant ships Frisia, Paklet, Hannametal captured outside Tsingtau 21st August. German ship possibly Titania captured by [Japanese ship] Oboro outside Tsingtau 21st August, cargo 4,000 tons of coal. 16? German officers on board. All being sent to Hong Kong. Folio 388: Telegram from Shanghai to Admiralty 25th August 1914. [Russian cruisers]Askold, Zhemchug left Vladivostock. [Japanese cruisers]Tsushima, Uji, Yodo, Sagi and transport Matsuye left Shanghai. Fushimi, Sumida, Toba are dismantled at Shanghai. Cincinnati arrives Shanghai. Folio 389: Telegram from Shanghai to Admiralty 25th August 1914.ships at Tsingtau 24th August. [German gunboats] Luchs, Hyane (sic), Jaguar, [German armed merchant cruiser] Cormoran, [German gunboat] Tiger, [Austrian cruiser]Kaiserin Elisabeth all dismantled except Jaguar, also [German torpedo boat] S90, Taku and 3 German m.v. [motor vessels]. Thought near Tsingtau [German cruiser] Emden, Prince Eitel Friedrich, 3 colliers and [German cruisers] Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, last two doubtful. Folio 390: Telegram from Intelligence Officer Singapore to Admiralty 25th August 1914.[French destroyers]Pistolet,Friant [handwritten note on telegram from Historical Section 6th April 1916.probably coding error for Fronde] arrived 12 noon today. Folio 391: Telegram from Sir C Greene Tokyo to Foreign Office 25th August 1914. Naval Attache [Captain the Honourable H Brand] left today to join [Japanese cruiser]Iwate Flagship of 2nd Squadron [Vice Admiral S Tochinai]. Folio 392: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 25th August 1914. Commander-in-Chief, HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire sailed [for Singapore]. Folio 393: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir C Greene, Tokyo 25th August 1914. Relating to Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Elisabeth and terms stipulated if she should go to a neutral port.

Folio 423: History Section Precis. M 01861/14. Telegram from Viceroy to India Office 9th September 1914 - Naval Commander-in-Chief East Indies states Admiralty instructions are that minimum escort must be 2 ships of which one must be superior to [German cruiser] Konigsberg. No escort can therefore be ready till 18th September 1914 and 24 ships detailed for 9th and 10th September 1914 must wait until then and Force C 18 transports can sail with them. Later sailings will be delayed unless Admiralty can make additional ship available, M 01861/14. Folio 427: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief East Indies 10th September 1914 - [HMS] Espiegle, [HMS] Odin and [RIM] Lawrence are to proceed to Shatt al Arab to patrol from Mohammerah to the sea to prevent any interference with navigation by the Turks. In view of war being declared with Turkey they are to stop Turks from attacking the refinery at Abadan in Persian territory. Folio 428: telegram from War Office to General Officer Commanding Ceylon 10th September 1914 - send home Captain Legh and Lieutenant Carter Royal Engineers together with 22 men of 31st Company Royal Engineers. The balance is to remain as a detachment from the Company on command at Ceylon. Telegram from War Office to General Officer Commanding Hong Kong 10th September 1914 - send home Major Craster, Lieutenants Buckingham and Momber together with 110 men including 25th Company Royal Engineers. Also send 3 officers other than Chief Engineer. Telegram from War Office to General Officer Commanding Singapore 10th September 1914 - send home all officers, Royal Engineers, excluding Commanding Royal Engineer, Quarter-master, Inspector of Works and 40 men. Folio 430: telegram from [RIM] Northbrook to Admiralty 11th September 1914 - [RIM] Northbrook sailed for Suez. Folio 431: telegram from Aden to Admiralty 11th September 1914 - [HMS] Dartmouth arrived Aden. Folio 433: telegram from Marine Bordeaux to Admiralty 10th September 1914 - [referring to earlier telegram] Dupleix [French cruiser] will watch the entrance to the Straits of Malacca and will escort [French merchant ship] Cordilliere and French transports to Colombo and if necessary to Aden. Folio 435: telegram from Aden to Admiralty 12th September 1914 - [HMS] Dartmouth sailed for Karachi. Folio 436: telegram from Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay to Admiralty 12th September 1914 - [HMS] Swiftsure arrived Bombay. Folio 437: telegram from Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay to Admiralty 12th September 1914 - [RIM] Dalhousie proceeding to Shatt al Arab (Persian Gulf) 13th September to relieve [RIM] Lawrence whilst latter returns to Bombay to have guns B.L.[Breech Loading]4' fitted. Folio 438: telegram from Commander-in-Chief East Indies to Admiralty 12th September 1914 - Convoy arrangements. [HMS] Chatham meets us at 53 degrees East when [HMS] Dartmouth and [RIM] Hardinge detached with East Africa force. [HMS] Dartmouth preferable than [HMS] Fox as [German cruiser] Konigsberg reported in vicinity of Zanzibar. In present monsoon conditions escort must coal Aden. Bad coaling facilities at Bombay. Karachi convoy awaits [HMS] Dartmouth. Folio 439: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay 12th September 1914 - telegram approved. Report dates of sailing. Presume [HMS] Duke of Edinburgh will join escort at Aden. Folio 441: telegram from Admiralty to Senior Naval Officer HMS Odin, Bushire 12th September 1914 - four armed launches were shipped from England to Basra in March last, length 60 to 70 feet, draught 2-5 feet, speed 10.5 to 11.5 knots, each carries two one-pounder Maxims [guns] one forward, one aft. Folio 444: telegram from Bombay to Admiralty 13th September 1914 - [RIM] Dalhousie sailed for Persian Gulf. Folios 445-446: telegrams from Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay to Admiralty 13th September 1914 - Disposition of squadron 13th September - [HMS] Espiegle for Persian Gulf. [HMS] Swiftsure, [HMS] Fox, [RIM] Dufferin to leave Bombay 18th [September] with 31 ships. [HMS] Dartmouth, [RIM] Hardinge, [RIM] Minto to leave Karachi 19th [September] with 12 ships. Two groups to rendezvous 53 degrees East where [HMS] Chatham joins. [HMS] Dartmouth, [RIM] Hardinge and 2 transports then to Mombasa. [HMS] Black Prince, [HMS] Duke of Wellington and [RIM] Northbrook meet off Aden 27th [September], convoy proceeds to Suez without stopping. Folio 448: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay 13th September 1914 - re purpose of armed merchant crusiers. Folio 449: telegram from Intelligence Officer Colombo to Admiralty 13th September 1914 - [HMS] Espiegle sailed for Persian Gulf. Folio 452: telegram from Bushire to Admiralty 13th September 1914 - [HMS] Odin sailed for Shatt al Arab arriving Mohammereh 15th September. Folio 455: telegram from Intelligence Officer Colombo to Admiralty 14th September 1914 - [German cruiser] Emden with four prizes sighted 18 degrees North 86.16 East aabout 8am (half-way between Calcutta and Madras). Folio 456: telegram from Commander-in-Chief Cape to Admiralty 14th September 1914 - rumoured at Delagoa Bay that [German cruiser] Emden proceeding Seychelles Islands for coal. Folio 460: telegram from Intelligence Office Colombo to Admiralty 15th September 1914 - [German cruiser] Emden sighted 13th September sank British ship Diplomat and captured [British ship] Kabinga and Greek collier Pontoporous. Folio 461: telegram from HMS Dartmouth, Karachi to Admiralty 15th September 1914 - [HMS] Dartmouth arrived Karachi. Folio 462: telegram from Admiralty to Rinking, Singapore 15th September 1914 - send [HMS] Hampshire to search for [German cruiser] Emden. Folio 463: telegram from Intelligence Officer Colombo to Admiralty 15th September 1914 - [British merchant ship] Kabinga released by [German cruiser] Emden. Folio 464: telegram from Admiralty to Marine Bordeaux 15th September 1914 15th September 1914 - orders have been sent to Singapore to hold up the steam packet [ship] Cordillere (French) until further instructions because [German cruiser] Emden has just sunk an English ship in Gulf of Bengal. Folio 466: telegram from Intelligence Office Colombo to Admiralty 15th September 1914 - British ship Kabinga reported that [German cruiser] Emden sank British ship Indus 10th September, British ship Lovat 10th September, British ship Killin 13th September, British ship Diplomat 13th September, British ship Trabbock 14th September. Kabinga captured 12th September released 14th September with crews of all above steamers on board complete. Folio 471: telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 16th September 1914 - [HMS] Hampshire left Singapore 5am to operate against [German cruiser] Emden. [HMS] Yarmouth will leave 17th September for same purpose. [French cruiser] Dupleix at Penang with engine defects will cruise off Achen Head as soon as possible. Folio 472: telegram from Mohammerah to Admiralty 16th September 1914 - [HMS] Odin at Mohammerah. [RIM] Lawrence arrived Abadan. Folio 473: telegram from Commander-in-Chief China, Singapore to Admiralty 16th September 1914 - Japanese cruiser Chikuma leaves Singapore tonight and will co-operate with [HMS] Hampshire and [HMS] Yarmouth against [German cruiser] Emden. [HMS] Minotaur and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki leave 18th September for Rabaul as arranged. Commander-in-Chief China remains at Singapore for present.

Folio 536: handwritten memo unsigned relating to the performance of the Commander-in-Chief, China and to his suggestion to establish headquarters in Hong Kong. Also comments on the performance of the French Admiral;and on inter-dominion jealousy. A note written in red pencil on memo. ‘As proposed’initialled ?Winston Churchill 12th September [1914]. Folio 537: Telegram from Intelligence Office, Singapore to Admiralty 13th September 1914. HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire arrived 10 0am. Folio 538: Telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 13th September 1914. HMS Clio, HMS Cadmus arrived Sandaken. Folio 539: Telegram from Intelligence, Colombo to Admiralty 13th September 1914. Admiralty collier Cairngowan arrived and sailed bound for Hong Kong calling at Singapore. Folio 540: Telegram from R.A.C.[Rear Admiral Commanding]Australian Squadron via Thursday Island to Admiralty 13th September 1914. Owing to opposition at Hirado Island desirable that all occupying forces remain in New Britain for the present. Propose to leave Simpsonhafen with [HMAS] Australia, [HMAS] Melbourne and [HMAS] Sydney 14th or 15th September. HMS Encounter remains in charge Simpsonhafen with destroyers, submarines and auxiliaries. Very desirable that China Fleet with [French cruisers]Montcalm and Dupleix should assist in search for enemy’s ships. Folio 541: Telegram from Penang to Admiralty 13th September 1914.French [cruiser]Dupleix arrived 13th September 1 30pm. Folio 543: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Singapore 13th September 1914. Proposal to establish your headquarters at Hong Kong approved. Movements of HMS Minotaur to be decided later. HMS Hampshire to join [HMAS]Australia at Fremantle by 7th October to be, for present, under R.A. [Rear Admiral Australia]. [French cruiser] Montcalm has been told can return to Saigon. Arrange future work for French ships. Folio 545: Telegram from Marine Bordeaux to Admiralty 13th September 1914. Requesting convoy for [French packet boat] Cordillere carrying smallarms and ammunition from Japan. Folio 550: Telegram from Reporting Officer, Manila to Admiralty 14th September 1914. German ships Beachum [Bochum] and Elmshorn loading coal about 5,000 tons each; former nearly ready to sail. Folio 551: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief Singapore to Admiralty 14th September 1914. Shall I go to Hong Kong in [British armed merchant cruiser] Empress of Japan. Propose HMS Minotaur, [Japanese cruisers] Ibuki, Chikuma under HMS Minotaur go to New Britain and act from there; will cover Australia during absence of Australian fleet. Arrangements will be made with French men-of-war and Russian Senior Officer for patrolling waters south of Singapore. Folio 552: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 14th September 1914. Action approved. Initialled L.B. [First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, Prince Louis of Battenburg]. Folio 553: Telegram from Marine, Bordeaux to Naval Attache 14th September 1914. Consul at Hong Kong signals that [German cruiser] Emden is at Celebes and [German gunboat] Geier(?) at Macassar. On the 12th and 13th September wireless messages intercepted in the Bay of Biscay from Madrid and Cadiz to German cruiser thought to be Stettin. From Copenhagen is signalled that the airship L3 has been frequently seen on the coast of Jutland and that numerous workmen from Schichau, Blohm

Folio 578: Telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 16th September 1914.HMS Hampshire left Singapore 5am to operate against [German cruiser] Emden. HMS Yarmouth leaves tomorrow for same purpose. [French cruiser] Dupleix now at Penang with engine defects will cruise off Achen Head when practicable. Folio 579: Telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board of Administration, Melbourne to Admiralty 16th September 1914.in view of German’s appearance off Apia is there any change in orders for [HMAS] Australia, [HMAS]Melbourne

Folio 616: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Singapore to Admiralty 19th September 1914.United States steamer Rio Passig seized 15th September [1914] in 6.25N. 122.28E and taken to Sandaku. Left Manila 5th [September] with 4,000 tons of coal; went to Yap, Anguar, Ceram. Coal still on board. Consider cargo is intended for man-of-war. Folio 618: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 19th September 1914.Norwegian ship Dovre arrived Rangoon this morning with crew of Clan Matheson sunk by [German cruiser] Emden off False Point 14th September [1914]. Crew put on board Dovre 7pm 18th September 24 miles S.E. of entrance to Rangoon river. Folio 619: Telegram from HMS Yarmouth Penang to Admiralty 19th September 1914. Leaving at once. Folio 624: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Singapore to Admiralty 20th September 1914.Sandakan reports the following. Have obtained evidence on oath that coal aboard [United States merchant ship] Rio Pasig was intended for Germans. Folio 625: Telegram from Reuter, Tokyo to Reuter, London 20th September 1914 (intercepted by War Office).official, landing at Laoshan Bay troops attacked enemy September 18th Wangkohuang 13 miles east of Tsimo. Enemy fortified, used machine guns, but sunset abandoned in disorder, leaving supplies, equipment, personal apparel. Folio 627: Telegram from Hong Kong to Admiralty 21st September 1914. [Russian cruiser] Askold [and] [British armed merchant cruiser] Empress of Asia sailed 6 45 this morning for Singapore escorting [British transports] Nile, Arcadia, Carnarvonshire and [French transport] Cordillere. Folio 628: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Singapore to Admiralty 21st September 1914. Propose remaining Singapore flying flag on shore to release [British armed merchant cruiser] Empress of Japan. Note. First Sea Lord. Most desirable. Folio 629: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Singapore to Admiralty 21st September 1914.Hear Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry in transport Nile are to go to Bombay instead of Calcutta. I cannot provide escort. Should Nile go to Calcutta with other British transports and troops go by train from there. Folio 630: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 21st September 1914. [Japanese cruiser] Chikuma arriving Colombo sailed this afternoon co-operating with HMS Hampshire. Folio 631: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 21st September 1914.Collier Cairngowan arrived yesterday probably complete discharging cargo 26th September am. Normanton arrived and sailed for Hong Kong today. Folio 633: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 21st September 1914. Understand [Japanese cruiser] Nisshin being sent to you. This enables Australian convoy to consist of HMS Minotaur, [HMAS]Sydney, [Japanese cruisers]Ibuki and Nisshin. Folio 634: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Singapore 21st September 1914.Royal Commission on Sugar reports that a very large number of British steamers are leaving Java with sugar for United Kingdom. Folio 638: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 22nd September 1914. Have been unable to communicate by wireless with HMS Minotaur and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki due to atmospheric disturbance. Are they to be at Fremantle by 4th October? It is unlikely [Japanese cruiser] Nisshin can reach Fremantle in time. Submit she remain under my direct orders, HMS Minotaur, [HMAS] Melbourne and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki being sufficient escort. Handwritten note, Admiral Sir Henry Jackson. Not concurred in. [HMAS] Pioneer can be used for first part of voyage. Folio 639: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 22nd September 1914. [Japanese cruiser] Chikuma left 9am escorting colliers from Point de Galle to Madras. Folio 640: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 22nd September 1914. HMS Triumph has escorted British troops to Loshan Bay and rejoined blockading squadron British troops land tomorrow 23rd September. Folio 641: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 22nd September 1914.United States press publishes telegram from Honolulu 17th September to effect that 5 German cruisers, 2 oil steamers and 12 German passenger and freight vessels are in Marshall Islands. Folio 644: Telegram from Sir J Jordan (Peking)to Foreign Office 22nd September 1914.at request of French Minister I have arranged with Admiral for protection of French transport Amiral Olry which left 19th September for France with troops as far as Ceylon. No arrangements for remainder of voyage and French Minister would be grateful if Admiralty could provide protection if necessary. Folios 645-646: copy of statement of Japanese ship movements communicated to Admiral Jerram, Commander-in-Chief, China from the Imperial Japanese Naval General Staff 21st September 1914. 1st South Detached Squadron [Japanese battlecruiser] Kurama etc.arrives Jaluit 29th September. 2nd Detached Squadron. [Japanese battleship]Satsuma, [Japanese cruisers] Yahagi, Hirado under command of Rear Admiral Tsuchiyama going to Rabaul; if enemy not located will cruise West Carolines, Molucca Channel and Banda Sea. Object to keep a check on both ends of the Marshall Islands. Folio 648: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 22nd September 1914. if situation is favourable [Russian cruiser] Askold should escort all four transports direct to Bombay instead of Calcutta. Folio 649: Telegram from Commanding Officer HMS Yarmouth Rangoon to Admiralty 22nd September 1914. Arrived at Rangoon to coal. Enemy has not been seen. Leaving tomorrow 23rd September pm. Folio 650: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 22nd September 1914. Reported from Madras that German cruiser[Emden]has bombarded cable station there today. Folio 652: Telegram from Sir C Greene (Tokyo) to Foreign Office 22nd September 1914. Landing of Japanese forces in Looshan Bay met with no resistance. Investment will be completed in about a week and bombardment will begin as soon as possible. Non-combatants urged to withdraw to opposite side of Kiaochow Bay where Japanese transports will take them to safety. Driving trenches towards fortress will be difficult and slow and soil is practically granite. Folio 655: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 23rd September 1914.[German cruiser] Emden with merchant ships sighted off Cuddalore 6am 23rd September steaming slow south-east. I am trying to inform [Japanese cruiser] Chikuma and HMS Hampshire. From Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 24th September 1914. [German cruiser] Emden reported left Pondicherry 2pm 23rd September steering north-east. Folio 657: Telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 23rd September 1914.[armed merchant cruiser] Empress of Japan sailed eastward 3pm. Folio 660: memorandum from Admiral Sir Henry Jackson to Vice Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee, First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill and First Sea Lord, Prince Louis of Battenburg 23rd September. Proposals as to escort of Australian contingent. Approved to send HMS Minotaur and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki with despatch via south coast of Australia to Wellington. Folio 662: Telegram to Foreign Office from Admiralty 23rd September 1914.an escort for French transport Amiral Olry has been arranged. Folio 665: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Shanghai to Admiralty 24th September 1914.[American ship] Galveston arrived. [American ship] Villalobos left. United States ships at Shanghai are not now communicating by wireless with Tsing-Tau but German merchant ships at Shanghai doing so. Folio 666: Telegram from D.R.I.M. [?Director Royal Indian Marine] to Admiralty 24th September 1914. HMS Yarmouth left Rangoon 23rd September.

Folio 98: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief Hong Kong to Admiralty 6th August 1914 endeavouring with HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire, HMS Newcastle to cut off Emden [German light cruiser] and 4 colliers bound south east from Kiao Chau. I may go to Yap, then to Saddle Island. Coal probably for German Admiral who may be processing to South America or chasing Montcalm [French cruiser]or returning to Kiao Chau. Fitzmaurice commands HMS Triumph whose crew has almost been completed by 100 of the 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Folio 100: Telegram from Commodore Hong Kong to Admiralty 6th August 1914 HMS Cadmus sailed with fleet colliers. HMS Triumph sailed. Telegram from Rentiers Manila to Admiralty 6th August 1914 7 German merchant vessels at Manila including Princess Alice and Sachsen both with wireless telegraphy, former 4 central pivots for 4.7 guns. 32 German reserves booked for Shanghai by Pacific Mail Steamer Manchuria leaving 7th August for Hong Kong. Folio 101: Telegram from Ambassador Tokyo to Admiralty 6th August 1914 yacht Mekong accepted and transferred to the Commander-in-Chief. Folio 104: Telegram from Sir Edward Grey to Sir C.Greene (Tokyo) 6th August 1914 as our warships will require time to locate and destroy German warships in Chinese waters essential that Japanese should hunt out and destroy the German armed merchant cruisers who are attacking our commerce now. Folio 105: Telegram from Admiralty to Commodore Hong Kong 6th August 1914 prepare for issue 4.7 ammunition for merchant cruisers four eight gun sets 150 rounds per gun not 200 rounds. Issue four rounds gun trials. Folio 106: Telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board of Administration, Melbourne 6th August 1914 latest report of movements of German man-of-war Geier [German gunboat Dutch ship Houtman in Makassan Strait on 5th August. Planet [German surveying vessel] at Mazatlan 3rd August Commander-in-Chief China proceeds to intercept Scharnhost [German cruiser] and possibly Gneisenau [German cruiser] about 6 degrees S.Latitude, 162 degrees E.Longitude. Course probably South east. Folio 107: newspaper cutting from the Evening News 6th August 1914 reporting the naval battle off Wei-Hai-Wei. Folio 108: newspaper cuttings from The Globe 1st War Edition 6th August 1914 reports that Russian Squadron sailed from Vladivostock and a German squadron left Tsingtau presumably in quest of the Russians. Folio 112: Telegram from Reuter, Manila 7th August 1914 authentic reports that the British and German squadrons have been engaged in battle at Tsing-Tu. German cruiser Scharnhorst is now in New Guinea without coal.Eleven German merchantmen are taking refuge in Manila. Folio 113: Telegram from Manila to Admiralty 7th August 1914 US merchant vessel Riopag sailed for Guam with 4,600 tons of Japanese coal. Suspected for Scharnhorst [German cruiser] reported to be at Yap. German merchant vessel Rentiers arrived. Folio 114: Telegram from Hong Kong to Admiralty 7th August 1914 press telegram from Tientsin states that Askold [Russian cruiser] after grounding surrendered to Emden [German cruiser] was floated and towed to Tsing-tau. Germans also captured and towed into Tsing-Tau Russian transport with 1,000 men. Folio 120: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 8th August 1914 in the event of 3 or 4 Russian Volunteer Fleet at Vladivostock being armed and used for protecting trade can they use Hong Kong and Wei Hai Wei for coaling. Japanese wish to send one officer to Wei Hai wei and one to Hong Kong if Alliance takes effect. Handwritten note from Vice Admiral Sturdee on telegram:-Every assistance to be rendered to Russian volunteer ships. Approve one Japanese Officer to both Wei Hai wei and Hong Kong. Folio 126: Telegram from Sir C.Greene Tokyo to Foreign Office 8th August 1914 relating to Japanese declaration of war against Germany. Folio 127: Telegram from Sir J.Jordan, Peking to Sir Edward Grey 8th August 1914 relates to the two cables between Chefu and Taku, property of Chinese government. One controlled by Eastern Extension Company, the other by the Northen Company. Folios 128-129 Telegram from Sir C.Greene, Tokyo 8th August 1914 relating to question of Japanese action against Tsingtau and desirability of French and British naval co-operation. Russian Ambassador believes his government would also favour a new and closer relation with Japan. Folio 131: Telegram to Navy, Melbourne 8th August 1914 no German possessions in Pacific were fortified a year ago except Tsingtau. Folio 133: Telegram from Mr Barclay, Washington 8th August 1914 United States anxious lest Japan should acquire too preponderance of influence in China while European Powers are fighting. Tone of Press, even Hearst papers distinctly sympathetic towards England; officials of the State Department and others categorically anti-German and do not hide their feelings. Folio 134: Telegram from the War Office 8th August 1914 the reduction of the garrison at Hong Kong should not be carried out at present. Folio 136: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 9th August 1914 have stopped route to Ports North coast of Java. Reply:-Most important trade should not be stopped unless absolutely necessary. Folio 137: Telegram from Sir George Buchanan, St Petersburg to Foreign Office 9th August 1914 Russians want signal so that they may assist by creating diversion in case of action between British and German navies. Folio 138: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir George Buchanan 9th August 1914 British and Russian naval forces too far separated for any combination at present except in China. Folio 140: Telegram from Sir J Jordan (Peking) to Foreign Office 9th August 1914 Japanese declaration of war not urgent necessity and may have bad effects. Folio 141: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 9th August 1914 HMS Merlin was paid off 5th August at Hong Kong. Folio 142: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir C.Greene, Tokyo 9th August 1914 ask Japanese to defer declaration of war. I wish to limit Japanese operations to protection of commerce on China Station. Folio 144: Telegram from Sir J Jordan, Peking to Foreign Office 9th August 1914 British and German men-of-war in Yangtse. HMS Kinsha, HMS Woodcock and HMS Snipe left Hankow for Shanghai after depositing guns and papers with HM Consul General. Vaterland [German vessel] dismantled wireless telegraphy left Shanghai on 8th August in tow of Otter. Folio 146: Telegram from Admiralty to R.A. [Rear Admiral]Australia (at sea) and Commander-in-Chief, China 9th August 1914 New Zealand expedition for Samoa leaves about August 11th. Guard it against intervention by enemy. Folio 147: Telegram from British Admiralty to French Admiralty 9th August 1914 please give us any known movements of Montcalm [French cruiser]in China seas. Folio 149: Telegram from Mr Barclay (Washington) 9th August 1914 relating to threat to China from Japan. Folio 150: Telegram from Sir J Jordan to Admiralty 9th August 1914 no British vessel has reported to have been pursued or molested. Folio 151: Telegram to all Intelligence Officers from Admiralty 9th August 1914 Cyphers M and G and circular A containing the peace code having been captured by Germans, there is danger of false messages being forwarded to Consular Reporting Officers by German agents. Therefore cease forwarding any intelligence in the above cyphers. Folio 153: Telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 10th August 1914 D’Iberville [French torpedo vessel], Fronde [French destroyer], Pistolet [French destroyer], Masquet [Mousqet French destroyer] arrived.

Folios 396-398: Draft of the Proposed Instructions to the G.O.C. Expedition B which have been prepared by General Sir E Barrow, Military Secretary, India Office in consultation with the Colonial Office. For the consideration of the offensive sub-committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence 28th September 1914. Folio 401: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, HMS Swiftsure, Aden 29th September 1914, proposals accepted by East African convoy if ready on October 7th might accompany main convoy and be detached when HMS Ocean and HMS Goliath join unless you see objection. Transport with native battalion for Mauritius will also be ready. C-in-C China is also sending a convoy from China to Bombay with British troops for England to accompany main convoy from India on October 7th. HMS Minerva will not join you for the present. Folio 402: telegram from the British Resident, Zanzibar to the Secretary of State for the Colonies 29th September, your telegram 23rd September East Africa Protectorate referring to Hague Convention and capture of crews. Four German ships named as follows: Tabora,Koenig, Feldmarshal, Markgraf were claimed by HMS Astraea and HMS Pegasus as prizes in German east Africa ports. Officers and men of ships' crews gave undertakings as provided for in Article six Hague Convention. Full lists these all lost sinking HMS Pegasus, One naval reserve officer named as follows, Carl Koblijk ex Markgraf withdrew from undertaking last visit HMS Pegasus to Tanga and is now at Nairobi prisoner of war. Folio 403: telegram from the Governor of Seychelles to the Secretary of State for the Colonies 29th September 1914, Germans may use as base islands Europa and Juan De Novo west of Madagascar. Folio 404: telegram from Zanzibar to Admiralty 29th September 1914, HMS Chatham left [Zanzibar]. Folio 406: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief,East Indies 29th September 1914, HMS Chatham, HMS Dartmouth and HMS Weymouth are to act against Konigsberg [German light cruiser] under orders of Captain of HMS Chatham. Folio 407: Proceedings [and conclusions] of a Sub-Committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence assembled on the 29th September 1914. Sub-Committee composed of: Admiral Sir H Jackson, Sir George Fiddes, Colonial Office, Major General CE Caldwell, War Office, General Sir E Barrow, India Office, Colonel JM Rose, Admiralty, Major S H Wilson, Assistant-Secretary, Committee of Imperial Defence. Folio 410: telegram from Admiralty to Navy, Aden for HMS Weymouth, Intelligence Officer, Colombo for HMS Hampshire, Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay, HMS Dartmouth Mombasa 1st October 1914, HMS Weymouth to coal and cruise within 200 miles of Sokotra to gather intelligence and deal with Emden [German light cruiser]. Konigsberg [German light cruiser] might also come North. Folio 412: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Cape 1st October 1914, to relieve pressure on resources of Cape and East coast of Africa, North of Latitude of Delagoa Bay is transferred to East Indies command. Folios 414-415: Schedule of Docketed Papers Regarding Loss of HMS Pegasus. Folios 416-423: report by Commander Ingles on loss of HMS Pegasus with enclosures 20th September 1914. Also copy of letter from Dr G Macdonald, Principal Medical Officer Zanzibar Hospitals 30th September 1914 commending work of Staff Surgeon A J Hewitt and Sick Berth Steward Newton. Folios 424-425: telegram Commander-in-Chief, Cape to Commander Ingles calling for further details re loss of HMS Pegasus. 9th October 1914. Folios 426-436: further report by Commander Ingles giving further details re loss of Pegasus with enclosures 13th October 1914. Enclosures: Report submitted by Sub Lieutenant C J Charlewood RNR in command of tug Helmuth 1st October 1914. Folios 437-439: Charts showing position of Pegasus at anchor and tracks of tug Helmuth and Konigsberg (German light cruiser). Folios 440-446: Admiralty minutes and letters to Commander-in-Chief Cape giving reasons for leaving Pegasus unsupported, views on the performance of the Helmuth and noting services of Staff Surgeon AJ Hewitt and Sick Berth Steward A Newton and commending services of Captain and crew SS Banffshire 13th October 1914. Folios 447-451: extracts from letters of Commander-in-Chief, Cape referring to above and Admiralty minutes thereon (copies) 15th October 1914 to 4th December 1914. Folios 452-457: telegrams and Admiralty minutes regarding disposal of crew of HMS Pegasus 27th September to 29th September 1914. Folios 458-459: telegram and Admiralty minute regarding disposal of crew of HMS Pegasus 6th October 1914 to 9th October 1914. Folios 460-461: minutes and draft telegram from Head of Naval Law Branch 9th October 1914. Folios 462-464: report by Lieutenant [Hugh V] Lavington RN late of HMS Pegasus forwarded by Commander-in-Chief, Cape 22nd November 1914, (paper M 04735/14). Folios 465-466: Admiralty minutes and telegram to Commander-in-Chief, Cape asking for report of enquiry 5th April 1915 to 10th April 1915. Folio 467: telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Cape 14th April 1915 - No enquiry was held. Folios 468-469: Admiralty minutes and letter to Commander-in-Chief, East Indies asking for remarks by Commander Ingles on Lieutenant [Hugh V] Lavington's report 29th April 1915.

Germany: Prisoners, including: Dr Schwabe, German officer killed in action on board the Emden : enquiry regarding his identity. Charles Lesimple, US Vice-Consul at Cologne: assistance given to British subjects in Cologne at outbreak of war. Dr Otto Luz, German reserve officer who left Panama at outbreak of war to join German Army, in detention camp on Isle of Man: German enquiry regarding alleged court martial for instigating revolt at Douglas camp; report that allegation was unfounded and Dr Luz had been sentenced for evasion of censorship regulations; request by Panama government for his release under guarantee of strict neutrality as his services were required in Panama; UK government's refusal to grant request. Mr Drummond-Hay, in Folkestone: house at Olive (or Oliva), Danzig; payment of rent; arrangements with US Embassy, Berlin, to continue payments until hostilities terminate. Messrs A Marx and Co, jewellers of Regent Street: payment of taxes to Germany; claim against company in respect of rent due on property in Germany; detention in Germany of owner, Ernest Marx, British subject; enquiry from his wife, Mrs M Marx of Maida Vale, regarding German authorities' insistence that on release from Ruhleben he be forced to reopen his business in Homburg, Germany, for them to take half the takings. Edward Page Gaston, American resident of London: activities in Germany regarding transmission of parcels and luggage to prisoners, including: US authorities in Berlin reports of unsatisfactory and inefficient way he was carrying out work. Proposed press letter by US Ambassador, Berlin, warning public against Mr Gaston. Statement from US Ambassador, Berlin, with enclosures of statements from individuals regarding activities, including from Mr Gaston himself (in docket no. 21747). Hon Lady Augusta Peek, of Honiton, Devon: report that her son, Lieut R G Peek, 9th Lancers, and fellow prisoners at Münster, had not received parcels via Mr Gaston. Private Stanley Warren, Royal Naval Division, RNVR, interned at Döberitz: complaint that he had not received parcels and money sent to him by his mother in South Hackney via Mr Gaston. Complaints against Mr Gaston: consultation with Director of Public Prosecutions. Complaints against Mr Gaston received at US Embassy, Berlin. New circular issued 1 May 1915 inviting further funds for relief of necessitous prisoners, and guaranteeing forwarding of parcels of food for prisoners. Transmission of parcels to prisoners in Germany. Parcels whose recipients could not be traced: includes names of individuals (in docket no. 62872). Captain P E Lowe, West Yorkshire Regiment, prisoner of war in Germany: information from Mrs Lowe regarding delivery of parcels to him. Major R A Gray, 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers, prisoner of war at Magdeburg: information from his wife, Mrs Gray of Camberley, regarding delivery of parcels to him. Press letter by James W Gerard, US Ambassador, Berlin, warning public against Mr Gaston: report that Morning Post was to be sued for libel; consultations regarding impending lawsuit, including communications with solicitors Messrs Lewis

Bank and mail delivery receipts, invoices for hotel and catering costs as well as deliveries of goods, correspondence between Zimmermann and the Landshuter Leinen- und Gebild-Weberei Grünfeld in Berlin concerning an order and with the Charlottenfelder Aktiengesellschaft in Emden the current status of the establishment of a diamond mining company in Lüderitzbucht (South-West-Africa) concerning Charlottenfelder Aktiengesellschaft in Emden Diamond mining company in Lüderitzbucht (South-West-Africa) Diamond mining company in Lüderitzbucht (South-West-Africa).

Findbuch Bundesarchiv Koblenz (vol. VI: pp. 859-1008) 1958: Retrokonversion [2000-2005]; editing and reclassification 2015-18 by Kober

Contains among other things: KTB of the landing train SMS "Emden" (with route map, copy), 9 Nov. 1914 - 8 Jan. 1915 Siege of Tsingtau (letter of the commander of the fort Huitschen Huk Kp.Lt. Kopp with map, copy), 14 Nov. 1914

Bildmaterial; 18/1956, 1 2/1956

Contains among other things: S. M. S. "Freya": Tenerife, Southampton S. M. S. "Bremen": Valparaiso,Coronel, Punta Arenas, Panama, Bahia, Blanca, Pernambuco, St. Lucia, St. Lucia, St. Lucia Thomas, Montreal, Halifax, Charlottetown, Rio de Janeiro, Baltimore, Newport News S. M. S. "Sea Eagle": Colombo, Bombay, Aden, Durban, Port Victoria S. M. S. "Gneisenau": Bombay, Cochin, Colombo, Diamond Harbour S. M. S. "Jaguar": Hankau (riots) S. M. S. "Loreley": Trieste, Constantinople, Eastern Mediterranean S. M. S. "Condor": Auckland, Brisbane, Samoa Cruise Wing: China, Japan S. M. S. "Von der Tann": St. M. S. "Loreley": Trieste, Constantinople, Eastern Mediterranean S. M. S. "Condor": Auckland, Brisbane, Samoa Cruise Wing: China, Japan S. M. S. "Von der Tann": St. M. S. "Von der Tann": St. M. S. "St. Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Bahia Blanca, Itajahy, Blumenau, Buenos Aires S. M. S. "Panther": Southwest Africa, Cape Town, Monrovia S. M. S. "Nuremberg": Truk S. M. S. "Sperber": Dar es Salaam, Alexandria, Palermo, Cadiz, Torquay S. M. S. "Emden": Ponape S. M. S. "Eber": Freetown, Bathurst, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz, Cadiz, Casablanca, Dakar, Conakry S. M. S. "Iltis": Canton (riots), Shanghai S. M. S. "Geier": Cadiz, Palermo, Port Said, Aden, Port Victoria S. M. S. "Cormoran": Matupi, Brisbane, Sydney S. M. S. "Planet": Brisbane, Samarai S. M. S. "Seagull": Ferrol, Cadiz S. M. S. "Hansa": Edinburh, Norway S. M. S. "Hertha": Stockholm, Norway S. M. S. "Vineta": Norway S.M.S. "Lynx": Hong Kong S.M.S. "Scharnhost": Hong Kong, Saigon, Singapore, Batavia Brochures about school in Hampton

Contains among other things: Cruiser squadron: (S.M.S. "Tsingtau", "Fatherland", "Tiger"): Reports about riots in China, among others about: Canton, Nanking, Shanghai, Yangtze River; various maps S.M.S. "Leipzig": Events in China S.M.S. "Otter": Events in China S.M.S. "Iltis": Events in China (Hong Kong, Canton) S.M.S. "Emden": Yaß - Rabaul, Events in China S.M.S. "Nuremberg": Events in China S.M.S. "Condor": Japan (test of a telephone), Marianen S.M.S. "Bremen": Port of Spain, Para, Cameroon, Togo, St. Helena, Rio de Janeiro S.M.S. "Dresden": Rodosto (situation in Turkey) S.M.S. "Boars": Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Monrovia, Freetown, Lome Mediterranean Division: Piraeus, Phaleron Bay, Constantinople, visit to the Chataldja Line, Syracus S.M.S. "Vultures": Bojana Estuary, Castelnuovo S.M.S. "Gneisenau": New Pomerania, Kuta S.M.S. "Wroclaw": Bojana, Constantinople, Therapia S.M.S. "Seagull": German East Africa (Riots) S.M.S. "Panther": Cape Town, Southwest Africa S.M.S. "Victoria Luise": Ferrol, Valencia, Palma S.M.S. "Vineta": Ferrol, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Porto Grande, Pernambuco, Santos S.M.S. "Loreley": Batum, Sinope, Sebastopol, Yalta, Gagri, Thessaloniki, Therapia, Constantinople (sale of antiquities) S.M.S. "Hertha": Dartmouth, Villagarcia, Horta S.M.S. "Hansa": Bilbao, Palma S.M.S. "Cormoran": Sydney, Norfolk, Iceland, Suva, Samoa Islands S.M.S. "Sea Eagle: Seychelles, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam Cruise Wing: South Seas (partial unrest) I. Half Flotilla: Stockholm, Wisby S.M.S. "Strasbourg": Mersina, Alexandrette, Alexandria

Contains among other things: Formation of the Republican Protection Force, 1 Apr. 1919; situation in Posen, West Prussia, Silesia, Apr. 1919; riots and strikes in Bremen, Verden, Emden, Leer, Frankfurt am Main, Offenbach, Braunschweig, Stolp and in the Ruhr area, March 1919; situation in the Baltic States, Apr. 1919; situation in Poznan, West Prussia, Silesia, Apr. 1919; situation in the Baltic States, Apr. 1919; situation in the Baltic States, Apr. 1919; situation in the Baltic States, Apr. 1919; situation in the Baltic States, Apr. 1919; situation in the Baltic States, Apr. 1919; situation in the Baltic States. 1919; experiences from fights with Poland, 3, Apr. 1919; memorandum about government protection troops in Bremen, 3. Apr. 1919; war classification department Lüttwitz, 4. Apr. 1919; war classification department Lüttwitz, 4. Apr. 1919; memorandum about government protection troops in Bremen, 3. Apr. 1919; war classification department Lüttwitz, 4. Apr. 1919. 1919; Freikorps Schleswig-Holstein, 4th Apr. 1919; Bayerisches Freikorps, Apr. 1919; Overview of border patrol troops, Apr. 1919; Table of the formations of the Reichswehr, 10th Apr. 1919; dismantling of the Saxon army and new formation of security formations, 10 Apr. 1919; Freikorps Schleswig-Holstein, 12 Apr. 1919; implementation regulation for the formation of the Bavarian Volkswehr, Apr. 1919; war classification Guard-Cavalry-Shooter-Corps, 14 Apr. 1919; war classification Guard-Cavalry-Shooter-Corps, 14 Apr. 1919; German, English, French, German, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Spanish, English 1919; Power of Attorney for Commissioner of the Reich Government and Prussian Government for East Prussia and West Prussia and the Occupied Russian Territories, 15 Apr. 1919; Report on Operations of the VIth Reserve Corps, 16 Apr. 1919; Law on the Formation of a Provisional Imperial Navy, 16 Apr. 1919; Situation in Bavaria, Apr. 1919; Tasks of the Associations of the Lüttwitz Branch, 22 Apr. 1919; Directive for the Leadership of Troops in Operation to Munich, 23 Apr. 1919; Report on Operations of the VIth Reserve Corps, 16 Apr. 1919; Law on the Formation of a Provisional Imperial Navy, 16 Apr. 1919; Directive for the Leadership of Troops in Operation to Munich, 23 Apr. 1919 1919; subordination conditions in neutral zone, 25 Apr. 1919; Freikorps Hülsen, 26 Apr. 1919; head of the military representation of the German peace legation, 26 Apr. 1919; overview of volunteer associations and security troops, 27 Apr. 1919; German only, 27 Apr. 1919; German only, 27 Apr. 1919; German only, 27 Apr. 1919; German only, 27 Apr. 1919; German only, 27 Apr. 1919 Apr. 1919; Protection of voluntary associations against declarations of discredit, 28 Apr. 1919; Naval Brigade of Loewenfeld, 30 Apr. 1919; Reichswehr Minister Gustav Noske at a meeting of representatives of the German student body, 30 Apr. 1919

• 1936-1941, Bundesarchiv, BArch, R 58 Reichssicherheitshauptamt description: Contains and others: - Report of the SD-Leitabschnitt Stuttgart, 20 Febr. 1941 - Conference of the Ostthüringer Missionskonferenz on 26 June 1940 in Stadtroda - Report of the SD-Abschnitt Weimar and V-Mann-Berichte, 6 July 1940 - Collection for the German Evangelical Seamen's Mission. Report of the SD Section Braunschweig and letter of the Church External Office of the German Evangelical Church to the Finance Department at the Regional Church Office Wolfenbüttel, 19 Jan 1940 - "Mitteilungen der Mission für Südost Europa", published by Missionsinspektor Martin Urban on behalf of the Missionshaus Bukowine (Kreis Glatz) 33 (1936), No. 131 - Prevention of the departure of missionary sisters of the Hotschuan Mission in Bad Salzuflen. Letter of the deputy of the leader and decree of the SD main office, 30 Oct. 1940 - 62, 63 and 64 annual festival of the Schleswig-Holstein Evangelical Lutheran Mission Society in Breklum - reports of the SD upper section northwest and property overview, 1938-1940 - Berliner Frauen-Missionsbund. Report of the SD-Oberabschnitts Ost und Mitgliederverzeichnis, 26 Oct. 1937 - Main mission celebration of the Ostfriesische evangelische Missionsgesellschaft on 26 June 1938 in Emden - Report of the SD-Oberabschnitt Nordwest, 9 July 1938 - Appointment of Father Ernst Friedrich Buddenberg as deputy of the clergy of the Liebenzeller Mission by Bishop Wurm. Report of the SD upper section Southwest, 21 July 1938 Includes among others:<br />Lecture by the Head of the German East Asia Mission, Gerhard Rosenkranz, Heidelberg.- Report of the SD-Leitabschnitt Stuttgart, 20. Febr. 1941<br />Conference of the Ostthüringer Missionskonferenz on 26. June 1940 in Stadtroda - Report of the SD-Abschnitt Weimar and V-Mann-Berichte, 6. July 1940<br />Collect for the German Evangelical Seamen's Mission.- Report of the SD-section Braunschweig and letter of the Church External Office of the German Evangelical Church to the Finance Department at the Regional Church Office Wolfenbüttel, 19. Jan. 1940<br />"Mitteilungen der Mission für Südost Europa", published by Missionsinspektor Martin Urban on behalf of the Missionshaus Bukowine (Kreis Glatz) 33 (1936), No. 131<br />Prevention of the departure of mission sisters of the Hotschuan-Mission in Bad Salzuflen.- Letter from the deputy leader and decree of the SD-Hauptamt, 30 Oct. 1940<br />62, 63rd and 64th Anniversary of the Schleswig-Holsteinische evangelisch-lutherischen Missionsgesellschaft in Breklum - Reports of the SD-Oberabschnitts Nordwest und Vermögensübersicht, 1938-1940<br />Berliner Frauen-Missionsbund.- Report of the SD-Oberabschnitts Ost und Mitgliederverzeichnis, 26. Oct. 1937<br />Main mission celebration of the Ostfriesische evangelische Missionsgesellschaft on 26. June 1938 in Emden - Report of the SD-Oberabschnitts Nordwest, 9. July 1938<br />Call of Pastor Ernst Friedrich Buddenberg to the position of deputy minister of the Liebenzeller Mission by Landesbischof Wurm - Report of the SD-Oberabschnitt Südwest, 21. July 1938