Embassy papers, 1968 - 1973
Scope and Contents
This file includes an embassy staff list, March 1968, and an inventory of furnishings for Vientiane Embassy Residence, 1 December 1968. There are a number of reports, some written by Sir Frederick Warner, Smedley’s predecessor, including assessments of the military situation, the economy of Laos, British aid policy, and the prospect for peace, 1968; an annual review and calendar of events for 1969; Smedley’s valedictory despatch summary, 22 April 1970 (daft and printed copies), and a letter from Peter Ratcliffe of the British Embassy in Laos, 5 February 1973, with reply from Smedley, 1 March 1973. There are also some notes on the Abu Folk Music Festival, 1969 (circa 120 sheets).
Dates
- Creation: 1968 - 1973
Creator
- From the Fonds: Smedley, Harold, Sir, 1920 - 2004 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
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Extent
1 file(s) (1 file) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2016-05-12 11:47:49+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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