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File 3280/1913 'Persia: Bushire-Shiraz road; Swedish gendarmerie; conditions on the Bushire-Shiraz road; tours of Shiraz consul' [‎77r] (158/332)

The record is made up of 1 volume (162 folios). It was created in 8 Aug 1913-23 Feb 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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No. 8433, dated Busbireyihej46th (received 24th) November 1913 (Confidential).
From— Liktjtenant-Colonel Sir P. Z. Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in
the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department.
In continuation of my letter* No. 3366, dated 9th November 1913,
• semi No. 143. ? have the honour to forward, for the
information of the Government of India,
copies of the telegrams mentioned in the attached list, which have since passed,
in regard to the proceedings of the Gendarmerie on the Bushire-Shiraz road.
List of enclosures.
1. Telegram from the Political JEtesident, Bushire, to His Britannic
Majesty’s Minister, Tehran, No. 422—1883, dated the 11th November 1913.
2. Telegram from His Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz, to His Britannic
Majesty’s Minister, Tehran, No. 382, dated the 13th November 1913.
3. Telegram from His Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz, to His Britannic
Majesty’s Minister, Tehran, No. 383, dated the 14th November 1913.
Enclosure No. 1.
Telegram R., No. 422—1883, dated the 11th November 1913.
From—The Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire,
To—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran (repeated Foreign, Simla, and Foreign
Office, London).
{Not printed.—See Serial No. 140.)
Enclosure No. 2.
Telegram, No. 382, dated the 18th November 1913.
From—His Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz (Dashtarjin, 12th November),
To—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran (repeated Bushire, No. 279).
Mr. Pell of the Indo-European Telegraph Department just arrived
Dashtarjin from Bushire makes following report:—
He was stopped three times on road by Tufangchis and money extorted
from him by threats of violence; first, about 2 farsakhs from Bushire, second,
at village of Ahmadi, and thirdly, about 5 miles south of Daliki. First party
was most truculent and threatening. Armed Tufangchis are in occupation of
Department Telegraph Office at Konar Takhteh and have constructed “ sangar ”
on roof. Mr. Pell found small outpost of gendarmes in occupation of Tower
near Daliki Bridge.
Enclosure No. 3.
Telegram, No. 383, dated (and received) the 14th November 1913.
From—His Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz (Kazerun),
To—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran (repeated Resident, Bushire, No. 280)^
Gendarmerie column arrived Kazerun 13th. They proceed to take over
Shapur 15th. Persian officer sent to make arrangements for supplies and
accommodation of column at Konar Takhteh, and Dalilvi reports that he found
both Khans at Daliki. Khan of Daliki says that he will accept gendarmerie
occupation on condition, first, that he retains possession of all towers and
caravensarais, second, that 200 of his Tufangchis are allowed ^ tomans 10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value. 15 per
month, and third, that he is allowed to continue to levy Itahdari. Major Uggla
has replied that he will give answer to this demand himself on arrival on spot.
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The volume comprises correspondence between: 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. , the Foreign Office, the Foreign Secretary to the Government of India, the British Consul at Shiraz (Major Frederick O'Connor), the British Minister at Tehran, and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , regarding the Bushire-Shiraz road.

The subjects are:

  • the proposed tours of the British Consul and other officials to Shiraz and Tehran;
  • the operations of the Persian Gendarmerie (led by Swedish officers) on the Bushire-Shiraz road;
  • the headquarters and schools of the Gendarmerie.

The volume includes a divider which gives the year that the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in it arranged by year. This divider is placed at the front of the volume.

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1 volume (162 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. The subject 3280 ('Persia: Bushire-Shiraz road) consists of one volume only, IOR/L/PS/10/404.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 164; 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.

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