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File 364/1913 'Persia: situation in Fars (attack on 39th Central India Horse)' [33v] (71/522)
The record is made up of 1 volume (259 folios). It was created in 1912-1913. 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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collusion with him to devise obstacles for them. I told Major Noren Brandel
that I had not seen anything to justify such an assumption, and urged him
strongly to talk over matters frankly with the Governor, who speaks English
perfectly, and to take the latter as he found him, assuring Major Brandel
that he would have my whole hearted co-operation in securing the good will
and assistance of the Governor. Notwithstanding this though Major Brandel
has been here over a fortnight he has not yet found an opportunity of making
the Governor’s acquaintance. In the meanwhile strings in local politics are
being pulled by two or three of the Darya Begi’s old cronies, who are in
attendance on the Swedes, and the Swedes are being identified with them.
I may mention that the Swedes ever since they arrived have been staying
at the Eirst Assistant’s house and have received every sort of private hospita
lity from us, but as regards their work, they seem to be suspicious and disin
clined to accept friendly counsel, and now, with the Darya Begi arriving at
Borasjun, I foresee a difficult situation, as his adherents will become much
more active.
I will continue in my endeavours to promote a modus vivendi between
the Swedish Officers and the Muwaqar-ud-Dowleh and for the present do not
desire that any special action should be taken but it seems desirable that Your
Excellency should be aware of the trend of events.
Telegram P., No. 3, dated and received the 3rd January 1913.
(after despatch of preceding telegram).
Prom—Consul, Shiraz,
To—Resident, Bushire. (Repetition of telegram No. 5 to Teheran.)
Recruits for Gendarmerie.
My telegram 213. I am informed by Major Siefvert that when Major
Brandel reached Bushire he found that the Governor had enlisted no recruits
at all for him. He is therefore obliged to remain there until he can get together
some 200 suitable men, and lick them into shape, after which it may he in a
position to try to escort his caravan of arms and ammunition to Shiraz.
So far as I can gather from Major Siefvert Major Brandel is plunging into
local politics at Bushire. I have tried to show Major Siefvert, the folly and
uselessness of so doing, and have suggested to him that he should impress on
Brandel the expediency of consulting Sir P. Cox and of asking for his assistance
in all problems which may arise so long as he is there.
Telegram P., No. 5—13, dated the 4th January 1913.
Prom—Resident, Bushire,
To—Minister, Tehran, repeated Shiraz.
My telegram No. 3 and Major O’Connor’s telegram 5 to you crossed.
Major Brandel came to-day to see me and I induced him to call on
the Governor along with me. We had a full and frank exchange of views and
I hope that the outcome may be beneficial.
Statement made by Major Brandel that no men had been enlisted for him
by the Governor-General is not true. He had the men ready for Major Brandel
as desired, but had been instructed that until the Swedish officer arrived to make
the selection, enlistments were not to be effected.
Telegram P., No. 6—14, dated the 4th January 1913.
Prom—Resident, Bushire,
To—Minister, Tehran.
Please see my telegram No. 300, December 26th, and my immediately
preceding telegram.
( 1 ) It is reported by Grey under date December 17th, that the presence
of the
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.
-i-Jang at Malamir with a considerable force and
with Government guns which he brought from Ispahan is causing
some uneasiness in Arabistan.
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The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, notes, and reports relating to an attack by Bakhtiari tribesmen on a party of the 39th Central India Horse regiment and the killing of a British officer. The discussion in the volume relates to the implications for the British relationship with the Persian Government and options for restoring British prestige including use of military force.
Included in the volume (folios 12-16) is a copy of the 'Report of an attack on a party of the 39th Central India Horse on the 11th December 1912. Resulting in the death of Captain A. B. Eckford' (Delhi, Superintendent Government Printing, Delhi, 1913).
Principal correspondents include: 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. , Percy Zachariah Cox; the Viceroy; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Sir Edward Grey; the Under Secretary of State, Foreign Office; HM Minister to Tehran, Sir George Head Barclay, Commanding Officer, 39th King George's Own Central India Horse.
The volume 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 (259 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 259; 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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