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File 52/1912 Pt 1 'Persia Diaries' [321r] (646/900)
The record is made up of 1 volume (448 folios). It was created in 11 Dec 1911-27 Dec 1913. It was written in English and Farsi. 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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G. M. Press, Simla.—No. C-244 F. D.—3-7-12.—26.—H.C.S.L.
CONFIDENTIAL.
3o
Meshed Consular Diary No. 22, for the week ending 1st (received 28th) June
1912.
Afghan Garrisons. —In reply to a question put by me, the Herat Agent informs 25 th May.
me that the arrangement of Afghan troops both at Herat and on the two frontiers
is normal. He adds that no ordnance stores have been received this year from
Kabul.
Herat Rumours .—The Herat Agent reports that there are persistent rumours 26 th May.
that British troops have occupied Chakansur, and will advance on Herat.
The new Governor-General. —The Neiir-u-Dola is at Nishapur, and recently 27th May.
telegraphed to the Chief Astrologer to inquire what day would be especially auspi
cious for his arrival at Meshed. The Astrologer, having heard that the 3rd of June
was the King's birthday, replied that this day was especially auspicious, and the
Governor-General arranged to take advantage of the fact. However, I pointed
out that this date was only auspicious for Emperors and Kings, and that if he ar
rived on this date, I could not send out to meet him. I added that the following
day was also unsuitable. The Chief Astrologer has kindly laid down that the 5th
June is still more auspicious, and His Highness will accordingly make his state
entry on that day.
Intrigues with the Achakzai. —The Afghan Agent informs me that the Amir 28
intends to invite all the Achakzai, who inhabit British Baluchistan to leave and
take up a district on the Afghan-Russian frontier. I give this for what it is worth.
.h May.
Political Summary.
State of the Province. —I hear that Muhammad is being besieged by the Go
vernor of Turbat.
My colleague has apparently recovered most of the compromising letters,
which he wrote to Yusuf, but two are missing. It is thought that I may have
secured them. I hear that Yusuf received three letters from my colleague, after
his flight from the Shrine. This information, which was given by a member of his
band, has been confirmed from other sources.
My veracious colleague is still assuring the Karguzar that he will insist on his
remaining at Meshed. Even after what the Legation said to the British Minis
ter, this is possible.
State of the roads. —The Turkomen hold the road in force, and are robbing free
ly. The post is waiting for their departure before being despatched. It is stated
that they are armed with the latest kind of rifle. They are probably sent by the
Russians. Robberies are reported from the Karez road. It appears that all the
nomads are now looting, as they see that there is no government.
Afghan Encroachments—The Afghan Agent states that the Afghans intend
to take up a slice of Khorasan, before it is occupied by the Russians.
The Head of the Mosque of Gauhar Shad has left Meshed for Odessa. It
appears that he will carry messages from the party of the ex-Shah. My colleague
is aiding the intrigue.
Many complaints are received of villagers, who have had their crops eaten,
and trampled down by the Russians. They also take supplies without payment.
However, no serious outrages are reported.
P. M. SYKES, Major,
His Majesty*s Consul-General.
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This volume contains copies of the weekly diary of the British Military Attaché in Meshed [Mashhad]; the weekly consular diary of Britain's Consul in Khorasan; and the weekly consular diary of the Consul for Sistan and Kain.
The reports of the Military Attaché in Meshed are divided into the following sections: Communications, Telegraphs, Navigation, Ethnography, Administration, Geography, History, Military and Resources. The Consular diaries are less formulaic and more varied in content, but all contain a political summary.
On folio 344, the volume contains a copy of an illustration that depicts the bombardment of the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad by Russian forces that took place in 1912. A translation of the Farsi poem that appears around the illustration is contained on folio 343.
The volume includes a divider which gives the year that the subject file was opened and the subject heading. This divider is placed at the front of the volume.
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- 1 volume (448 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file. The subject 52 (Persia Diaries) consists of 3 volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/209-211.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 448; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- File 52/1912 Pt 1 'Persia Diaries'
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