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'Notes on the Persian Army' [97v] (6/6)
The record is made up of 3 folios. It was created in 21 Jun 1880. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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6
The three Austrian batteries are complete, and! can take the field
at any moment. The rest of the artillery material is so deficient and
neglected that it would be difficult to send out six other batteries. It would
acquire at least six months’ hard labour to fit out the whole of the artillery
in Tehran, and more than a year to equip that in the provinces.
Tehran,
21st June 1880,
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The memorandum outlines the size and composition of the Persian Army; this includes a list of the regiments currently in service. It also outlines the remuneration provided to both officers — of various ranks — and private soldiers. In addition, the armaments in use by both the infantry and the artillery are also detailed.
It is briefly explained how the commanders of regiments are appointed and how those appointed are able to make money from the position. The memorandum also includes a British perspective on the quality of both Persian officers and the solders that serve under them. Other subjects touched on are leave arrangements and the provision of uniforms.
The recent activities of Austrian and Russian officers within the Persian Army are also noted; this includes a list of pay and allowances for Austrian officers — of various ranks — in service with the Persian Army.
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- 3 folios
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at f 95 and terminates at f 97, as the description is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
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- Reference
- IOR/L/PS/18/C30
- Title
- 'Notes on the Persian Army'
- Pages
- 95r:97v
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence