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File 348/1913 Pt 2 'Persia: Kerman affairs' [‎72r] (148/284)

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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.
No. 1169, dated Bushire, the 19th (received 27th) April 1914.
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 Poli
tical Department, Simla.
In continuation of my letter No. 1069, dated nth April 1914, I have the
(!) Letter from the Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Tele- honour to forward, for the information of
r?Ja'p.n?an , GSlf, t No P M^da“da"h the Government of India, a copy of the
April 1914. marginally cited corrrespondence, with
(3) T teS q»T B 5 'hifftfHU R Ma^^rco h „ e - re g ard to the mission of the Misbah-i-
sul, Kerman, No. 438, dated nth April 1914, Divan.
No. 144-P., dated 8th April 1914.
From—The Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs, Karachi,
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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire.
In continuation of my telegram of 28 words dated 30th March 1914, I have
Telegram of 1st April 1914 from His Majesty’s the honour to enclose for your information,
Cousui, Kerman, to the Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Tde- CO pies of the marginally noted telegrams,
graphs, Karachi. . r i x •»• i i • a
Telegram of 54. words, dated 3rd April 1914, from m regard to MlSDah-l-DlVan.
the Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs, Karachi, to
His Majesty’s Consul, Kerman.
Telegram of 15$ words, dated 7th April 1914, from
the Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs, Karachi, to
His Majesty’s Consul, Kerman.
Telegram of 1st April 1914*
From— His Majesty’s Consul, Kerman,
To—The Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs, Karachi.
Misbah-i-Divan an agent of Governor-General, Kerman, deputed to negotiate
with Persian-Baluch chiefs arrived a month or two ago at Bandar Abbas and has
proceeded 1 believe to Chahbar. Could you kindly keep me informed of any
reports received from there as to his movements and fortunes.
Telegram, dated 3rd April 1914.
From—The Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs, Karachi,
To—The Majesty's Consul, Kerman. (Words 54.)
Nil. 1st Misbah-i-Divan who arrived at Chahbar on loth ultimo and is still
there has written a letter to Saiyid Khan paramount chief of Persian Makran in
forming him of his appointment as Governor of Bampur and asking him and
minor chiefs to come in and pay their respects.
Telegram, dated 7th April 1914.
From—The Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs, Karachi,
To—The His Majesty's Consul, Kerman. (Words 155.)
In continuation of my S 4-3 Misbah-i-Divan has had reply from Saiyid Khan
who was on his way to Bampur saying that he D would - confe . r . "'^ ; ®f^ a ^ a „ D a ur
(who is in charge of one of the two forts at Bampur) on his arrival at Bampur
and endeavour to bring him into Chahbar with him. la ” a “f a
saying that he cannot afford the expense (approximately^
journey to Chahbar with his followers but if Misbah-i-Divan would pay expenses
India, F'iRE;o;i Secretary's
No 19 iVl, dated
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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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