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File 348/1913 Pt 2 'Persia: Kerman affairs' [‎66r] (136/284)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (138 folios). It was created in 15 Nov 1913-1 Jan 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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CONFIDENTIAL.
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No. 1219, dated Bushire, the 26th April (received 4th
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From Major S. G. Knox, C.I.E., Officiating 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,
To—The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and
Political Department, Simla.
In continuation of my letter No. 1169, dated 19th April 1914, I have the
honour to forward, for the information of the Government of India, a copy of
the correspondence, mentioned in the attached list, which has passed in regard
to the mission of the Misbah-i-Divan. &
List of Enclosures.
(1) Letter from the Assistant Resident and His Majesty's Consul, Bandar 'Abbas,
to 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. , Bushire, No. 23-C., dated 16th April 1014, with
enclosures.
(2) Extract from Bandar ’Abbas diary No. 15 for the week ending 16th April 1914.
( 3 ) Telegram from the Director, Pesian Gulf Telegraphs, Karachi, to the Political
Resident, Bushire, (words 246) dated 21st April 1914.
No. 23-C., dated the 16th April 1914.
From—C aptain H. V. BisCOE, Assistant Resident and His Majesty's Consul,
Bandar 'Abbas,
To— MAJOR S. G. Knox, C.I.E., Officiating 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, Bushire.
Telegram dated 16th April 1914 from the Clerk
in charge, Chahbar, to His Majesty’s Consul, Ban
dar ’Abbas.
Telegram No. 34, dated 16th April 1914, from
His Majesty's Consul, Bandar ’Abbas to His
Majesty’s Consul, Kerman.
Telegram dated 16th April 1914, from His
Majesty’s Consul, Bandar ’Abbas to Clerk in charge,
Chahbar.
I have the honour to transmit herewith
for your information, copies of the mar
ginally noted telegraphic correspondence
on the subject of the mission of the
Misbah-i-Divan to Baluchistan.
Telegram dated 16th April 1914.
From—The Clerk in charge, Chahbar,
To—His Majesty’s Consul, Bandar 'Abbas. (Words 157.)
Misbah-i-Divan formerly Deputy Governor of Bandar ’Abbas who is at
Chahbar on his way to Baluchistan on a mission in connection with the appoint
ment of Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Muhtasham as Governor of Kerman sends you his compliments
and begs that you will inform Ibrahim Gelladary that it is very necessary that
his horsemen and tufangchis should leave for Chahbar by this mail. He expects
funds from Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Muhtasham as soon as he arrives at Kerman (in a few day§
time) and in the meantime if Gelladary will not advance the money necessary
for their passages he will be very grateful if you would arrange with British
India agents to collect money due at Chahbar. He has copy of a letter
from His Majesty’s Minister at Tehran to the Resident, Bushire commanding
him to the latter’s good offices as also those of other Consular Officers in
the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
A
Telegram No. 34, dated the 16th April 1914.
From—His Majesty's Consul, Bandar Abbas,
To—His Majesty's Consul, Kerman.
30MAY1S14
Misbah’s escort of 20 tufangchis and 20 Bakhtiari sowars is delayed here
for want of funds to enable them to proceed to Chahbar by the mail. If you see

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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 for Kerman, 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 affairs in Kerman.

The subjects are:

  • the movements of Baluchi raiders in the Province;
  • the operations of the Swedish gendarmerie against Baluchi;
  • the departure of the new Governor General from Tehran;
  • Misbah-i-Divan, created Governor of Baluchistan, on a mission to pacify Persian Baluchistan;
  • finances.

There are copies of letters in French, from Major G Glimstedt, Commanding the IV Regiment of the Gendarmerie Gouvernementale at Kerman.

The volume comprises part 2 of two. Each part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, year the subject file was opened, subject heading, and list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 volume (138 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. The subject 348 (Kerman affairs) consists of two volumes IOR/L/PS/10/334-335, with part 1 in the first and part 2 in the second volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 140; 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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