Copy of Letter from Ridout To Pietre (British officers) admired Bagai's work for as Colonial British Spy.

November 6, 2025 - PJ Singh

Copy of Letter from Ridout To Pietre (British officers): In this letter Ridout and Pietre are discussing Bagai's employment in Peking after over a year since Bagai has left India to California to spy on Indian revolutionaries. This letter makes it clear that Bagai was well known Informant working with British rulers long before coming the California. British intelligence officers admired Mr. Bagai's work for them as Colonial British Spy.

Source: Ghadar Party Publications
Date: 1910s
Context: Revolutionary propaganda material
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From: G.O.C. Singapore. To: D.M.I. 6th March, 1917 1236. My 1178. January 23rd. Mission to China. Have discussed matter with PETRIE who urges that difficulties with reference to KOTHAVALA are great and broaches subject of a bought agent of which I understand he knows possible ones. PETRIE favours getting in closer touch if possible. Alternatively he suggests the employment of V. D. BAGAI who has done so well up to date. I would urge that if scheme is to be carried out, it should be controlled by a single person, not a bureau. If India agrees P. would be best. C.G.S. telegraphs on March 3rd that after discussion with all concerned, K. included, he considers War Office objections are very weighty and should prevail. I agree, Admiral concurs. Foreign Office India Office Colonial Office Copies to: M.I.1 - did not match any documents.
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