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The record is made up of 1 item (160 folios). It was created in 1906-1915. 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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Copy of a telegram, dated the 20th Miy 1908, from Mr. James, B m, to the
Jgent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan.
Continuation my yesterday’s telegram further inquiry shows Afghans
were at Masitabad on 15th instant, they had not left when Kossid started for
Bam so cannot say what route beim? followed beyond Masitabad. I have seen
telegrams received to-day from Persian authorities at Kerman ordering
immediate pursuit of Afghans, hut no funds have been provided and nothing
will he done. 1 Copies wired Director,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Telegraphs, and Political,
Chagai. James, Bam.
Copy of a telegram, dated the 23rd May 1908, from Mr. Janies, Bam, to the
Agent to the Governor General in Baluchistan.
■Report received at Fahreh from Anjuman at Began that Afghans from
Masitabad arrived at and encamped near Chah Malik, south-east of Began
yesterday, 22nd, Afghans now said to number 750 with about l .;00 camels.
Copies telegraphed Political, Chagai, and Director,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
lelegraphs.
James, Bam.
Copy of a telegram, dated the 24th May 1908, from Mr. James, Bam, to the
Agent to the Governor- General in Baluchistan.
My Kossid from Began says letter received by Anjuman was from Alam
Khan and stated Afghans did not number moro than .100. ^ Kosdd went to
Sangabad where Afghans camped and siw 12 men. On questioning them they
said they were going to Seistan then theatened him and he ran away without
seeing the main body. I believe numbers telegraphed yesterday exaggerated in
Regan or Fahreh as excuse for not attacking i^ighans as ordered by Bam
authorities. Copies telegraphed Director,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Telegraphs, and Chagai.,
James, Bam.
Copy of a telegram, dated the 26th May 1908, from Mr. Janies, Bam, to the
Agent to the Governor-Genegrat in Baluchistan.
Befat Nezam with about 400 men left Bam for Regan this evening to
endeavour intercept Afghans; more men will he collected in villages en route.
Copies telegraphed Political, Chagai, and Director,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Telegraphs.
James, Bam.
Copy of a telegram, dated the 27 th May 1903, from Mr. James, Bam, to the
Agent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan.
Following reported from Fahrib Afghans were at Dashtoh this morning,
27th; their leader is named Hakim Khan.
Shokat-ul-Manaleh captured six Afghans and Afghans seized two Persian
as hostages, the six men were then released and Afghans have promised to release
the two Persians after taking them four stages. Copies telegraphed Chagai
and Director,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Telegraphs. James, Bain.
Copy of a telegram dated the 28th May 1903 from Mr. James, Bam, to the
Uon'ble the Agent to the Governor'General in Baluchistan.
Kossid sent by me from Fahreh reports Shokat-ul-Manaleh with 50 men
attacked Afghans at Dashtoh yesterday, 6th, but his force being insufficient
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Part 4 contains correspondence relating to British garrisons at Robat and Kacha. The correspondence is between the Foreign Department of the Government of India, the Viceroy of India, the Foreign Office, and the 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. . Included as enclosures are letters and telegrams from the following:
- War Office;
- Secretary to the Treasury, London;
- British Consul for Seistan [Sīstān] and Kain;
- Indo-European Telegraph Departments;
- Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Chagai;
- Agent to Governor-General and Chief Commissioner in Baluchistan.
The papers cover several matters, including:
- the question of whether the Imperial or Indian treasuries are responsible for the cost of the garrisons at Robat and Kacha;
- the need to reinforce garrisons owing to the arms traffic between the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and Afghanistan;
- plans to strengthen the Consulate in Seistan;
- plans to improve quarters at Robat;
- the regular relief of detachments serving at Robat and Kacha between 1911 and 1914.
Folios 98-103 contain architectural plans for improvements at the Seistan Consulate.
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