'File 1584/1913: Mohammerah-Khoremabad Railway' [26r] (56/354)
The record is made up of 1 file (175 folios). It was created in 1913-1914. 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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non-recurring grant of £ 1000/-
There are no means of communicating rapidly, so
that reference to higher authority is impossible and
on occasion prompt action is necessitated by local
circumstances.
The Persian Government might contend that such
sums did not form a legitimate charge on the expenses
of survey etc., and might in consequence refuse to
refund them.
Such abnormal expenditure cannot be met by the
present office contract grant, which is only sufficient
for current requirements.
It is hoped that you will see your way to support
ing the above proposal in consideration of the
importance of the British Interests which are involved.
It is clearly understood that only in case of
real emergency will any payment be made from this sum.
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This file contains correspondence and various papers relating to the survey and construction of the Mohammerah-Khoremabad Railway between the British Consul General in Mohammerah. the 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. in Kuwait, 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 Bushire. The majority of the papers address the need to secure safe passage for the survey team carrying out the work for the proposed railway.
The file also contains numerous agreements to be signed with tribal elders and chiefs in areas surrounding the proposed railway. The agreements principally consist of stipends and allowances in return for safe passage and conduct.
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- 1 file (175 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 175; 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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- IOR/L/PS/10/380
- Title
- 'File 1584/1913: Mohammerah-Khoremabad Railway'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:174v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence