Cipher message

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Cipher message no. MS/14 from R.G. [Richard] Casey, Minister of State, to Winston Churchill, concerning the need for co-ordination of plans with the Russians against the possibility of a German attack through the Caucasus in the autumn; stating that in the Middle East nothing is known of Russian intentions, that the Commanders-in-Chief are compelled to make unilateral plans, and that the defence of Northern Persia is imperilled by the refusal of the Russians to allow British forces to reconnoitre in their zone of occupation, and asking the Prime Minister to do what he can to remove the political obstacles to co-operation with the Russians. Typescript.