The objectives and principles which must be kept in mind in the deportation of Armenians. (Ciphered telegram from the Ministry of the Interior to the Interior to the various provinces, regarding that the Armenians were deported to prevent that they work against the government, that their expenses be paid out of the refugees fund, that the necessary measures be taken for the protection of the convoys, that those who attack them be severely punished, and officials prompting sucb acts dismissed and brought before court martials.) 18 L. 1333 (29 August 1915) BOA, DH. ÞFR, 55/292
Reference: Armenians in Ottoman Documents(1915-1920)