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Reichstagsakten 1884/1885, Attachment 41 Collection of Documents pertaining the placement of the Togo area and Biafra Bay, No.7 & 8: Report from Imperial General Consul, Mr. Nachtigal, No.9: Directive at the Imperial ambassador in Paris
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Report from Imperial General Consul, Mr. Nachtigal
No.7
Madeira, August 23rd 1884
Telegram
I have concluded protectorate treaty with the King of Togo and his chiefs.
Their territory stretches to the east of British territory until Little Popo. Main places are Lome and Bagida. Heinrich Randad has been appointed provisorical consul, and the British official stationed at Ouittah has been informed.
signed Nachtigal
his Excellency the Prince of Bismarck
Berlin
Report from Imperial General Consul, Mr. Nachtigal
No.8
Madeira, August 28th 1884
Telegram
I have hoisted the Imperial flad in the stretches between Bimbia and Klein-Batanga. The chiefs of Gross-Batanga, located further to the south, have signed a treaty with France. In Benita I have hoisted the flag, yet it is doubtful, if older French claims on the southern bank remain valid.
Visited Gaboon to consult the French governor over the events.
signed Nachtigal
his Excellency the Prince of Bismarck
Berlin
Directive at the Imperial ambassador in Paris
No.9
Varzin, August 29th 1884
telegram
Nachtigal's actions to the south of Batanga seem, according to a telegram I just received from him, to collide with French claims. If this is the case, we will not uphold ours. Please communicate this to Mr. Ferry.
signed von Bismarck
to the Imperial ambassador in Paris
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