The Foreign Minister to the Emir-i-Nizam.
Teheran, 22d of Zeekadeh, 1315
(14th of April,
1898).
No. 3.]It is reported by the United States legation that the governor of Khoi has imprisoned Mihran Bagdasarian, who claims to be a citizen of the United States, without notifying the nature of his offense. The legation of the United States affirms that he has undisputable documentary proofs of his citizenship. Under these circumstances, as it is necessary to inquire into his national status, give orders for his discharge until the necessary examination can take place and his nationality determined, when his case can be decided on its merits.