EXTRACT FROM THE GAZETTE OF THE SITTINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA

August 6, 1918

Heard: on creation of the defence and military units of Abkhazia

Decided: to take urgent measures for creation of international detachment in Abkhazia in accordance of Article 5 of the Agreement concluded with the People’s Council of Abkhazia.  This task shall be implemented by the Minister of Military Affairs.

Heard: on mobilization and creation of military units in Abkhazia.

Decided: to postpone the discussion of the mentioned issue.  At the same time to entrust the Minister of Military Affairs with the task of proposing at the earliest opportunity the draft on arranging the military forces of Abkhazia agreed with the Minister of Abkhaz Affairs.

Heard: on sending two delegates to Istanbul as advisors to the Georgian Delegation discussing the issue of Mohajirs.

Decided: To endorse the report by the Minister of Abkhaz Affairs on sending two advisers to the Georgian Delegation working on the Mohajir issues.  The final decision on this issue shall be decided in the nearest future.

Authentic with original: signed

(Central State Historical Archive of Georgia, f. 1861, desc. 2, file 37, p. 7)