MS 599 06 04
Reference code
MS 599 06 04
Title
Edward Hope Vere archive: Personal diary 1912-1915
Level
Item
Date
Nov 1912- Mar 1915
Extent & medium
1 volume
Content description
Personal diary of Edward Hope Vere, describing his diplomatic work and leisure activities while posted to Constantinople; including the Turkish Italian war, fall of Salonica; cholera in Constantinople, negotiations for armistice; funeral of patriarch Joachim III of Constantinople; signing of armistice between Turkey and allies except Greece; peace conference in London; travel to London via Constanz, Vienna, Berlin; resumption of war Feb 1913; to France to recuperate from illness; appointed to post at Athens, transfer via Marseilles, Corsica and Naples; assassination of King of Greece at Salonica, 18 Mar 1913; funeral of King; illness and recuperation at Wiesbaden and in Switzerland and Venice; Peace treaty signed 13 Nov 1913; promotion to 2nd Secretary Mar 1914; tour of ancient Greek sights; deterioration of relations between Greece and Turkey; his transfer to Berlin Aug 1914 halted because of outbreak of war; work at Foreign Office in London; return of the last Embassy officials from Berlin; transfer to Copenhagen prevented; illness and recuperation in Scotland; commentary on political and war situation in London and France and Belgium; entry of Turkey into war; arrival of Embassy from Constantinople; protectorate of Egypt; Zeppelin raids in London
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