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File 3516/1914 Pt 9 'German War: Persia' [‎137r] (278/618)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (305 folios). It was created in 11 Aug 1915-17 Dec 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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136
Telegram No. 511 C., dated (and received) the 31st August 1915.
, " From— Major A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Officer on Special Duty in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Following from His Majesty’s Representative, Shiraz, dated August 29th:—
Begins. Your telegram No. 502 0.
It is not the case that jehad has been actually preached at Shiraz
although there has been much anti-British preaching by certain Mullas.
Mirza Ibrahim has hitherto behaved, on the whole, with prudence and
restraint.
As far as Shiraz and tribes are concerned, you need be under ne apprehen
sion at present. Agitation at Shiraz is almost wholly artificial, and is only
serious for us here. I am taking steps which will, I hope, have good result
shortly. Ends.
137
Telegram R., No. 512 C., dated (and received) the 31st August 1915.
From— Major A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Officer on Special Duty in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
Biishire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Following from His Majesty’s Representative, Shiraz, dated August
30th :— Begins. Captain Augman, who is in temporary command of gedar-
merie here, is hand in glove with Germans. He has just telegraphed to Com
mandant informing him that 200 armed vol unteers have started for south, and
that people are asking him whether they should pre pare further troops or
not. He asks Commandant how he should reply.
Pousette has telegraphed to him that ge ndarmes at Borasjun should make
preparations to withstand attack.
Gendarmerie finances are desperate and it should not be difficult to
arrange for their complete break down which, in the circumstances, seems by
far most desirable consummation. Ends.
138
Telegram R., No. 514 C., dated the 31st August (received 1st September) 1915.
From— Major A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Officer on Special Duty in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Following from His Majesty’s Representative at Shiraz, dated August
30th:— Begins. Your telegram No. 503 C.
I hope friendly Khans will not allow themselves to be bluffed by boasts
and threats of Governor-General, etc. Could you inform them that as things
are at present they have no serious danger of rebels far less from ini and of
Pars? With these (?) consisted of about 10 men. National volunteers from
Shiraz who left here three days ago are still sitting at Chenar Rahdar and their
number has dwindled to 60 or so. They were reinforced yesterday by another
90 under well-known Luti. I shall be very much surprised if 200 altogether
reach Kazerun and still more so if any at all reach Borasjuu. Soulet shows no
signs at present of joining campaign. It is of course possible that agitation
may spread and assume really formidable dimensions, but if friendly Khans can
make good their position now this danger will be largely diminished.
I believe that if main road could be blocked somewhere plans of cons
pirators would be entirely disconcerted. Ends,

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The volume concerns the situation in Persia during the First World War. The main focus is the British occupation of Bushire.

The volume covers:

  • Instructions regarding Bakhtiari.
  • Movements of Wassmuss and German agents in Persia.
  • Situation in Bushire, at Isfahan, at Urumia [Urmia, Iran], and at Tehran.
  • Attitude of Persian Prime Minister.
  • Arrival of Russian troops at Enzeli [Bandar-e Anzali, Iran].
  • Murder of British Vice-Consul at Shiraz.
  • Attacks on British Consuls at Isfahan and Kangavar, and on Consulate officials at Shiraz.
  • Situation at Anglo-Persian Oil Company oilfields.
  • Activities of German Vice-Consul at Sultanabad.
  • German activity at Kermanshah.
  • German sending gold to Persia, to outbid Anglo-Russian financial assistance.
  • Extract of Imperial Bank of Persia's report on German occupation of Kermanshah.

The volume’s principal correspondents are: Charles Marling, British Minister at Tehran; British Consuls at Meshed, Sistan and Kain, Kerman, Isfahan, Khorasan, Kermanshah; Arthur Prescott Trevor, Officer on Special Duty in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Percy Cox, 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 Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; John Nixon, General Officer Commanding, India Expeditionary Force 'D', Basrah; Charles Hardinge, Viceroy of India; Alfred Hamilton Grant, Foreign Secretary to the Government of India; Austen Chamberlain, Secretary of State for India; George Buchanan, British Ambassador in Russia; Imperial Bank of Persia; Shaikh Hussein of Chahkutah and Rais Ali of Dilwar [Rais Ali Delvari].

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1 volume (305 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 307; 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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