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File 3360/1916 Pt 2 'Persian correspondence. (1917-18)' [31r] (66/678)
The record is made up of 1 volume (335 folios). It was created in 1917-1918. 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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203
Telegram P., No. 158, dated the 21st (received 22nd) September 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Charge d'Affaires and Special Commissioner,
Tehran, Persia,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Reference correspondence ending with Shiraz telegram. No. 173, Septem
ber 19th,
I think that it would be prudent to let Governor-General have the small
amount of arms asked for, if the Government of India do not consider that
Sykes* anticipations in the direction of taking over northern and southern
roads are likely to be realised.
204
Telegram P., No. 97, dated the 22nd (received 23rd) September 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Shiraz,
To—-The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
ment, Simla.
In a letter
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.
Ehtesham Illkhani states that he attacked and severely
defeated Soulat. He adds that Soulafc has fled to Dashti.
Mahomet Khan, Kaskguli, is reported to have died of wounds received.
Addressed to Tehran, 176 ; repeated Bushire and Ispahan.
205
Telegram P., No. 98, dated the 22nd (received 23rd) September 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Shiraz,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (repeated to Tehran, 178). r
That control of northern road should revert to Sykes without interval
under Governor-General is the natural sequence of above telegram.
Provided that his scheme was adopted latter was ready to accept full
responsibility for safety of traffic. As road will be guarded by Tufangchis
appointed by South Persia Rifles in interval between now and resumption of
control by South Persia Rifles, it would not be fair in my opinion to put
ri sponsibility on^ Governor-General, Sykes is also w ill ing to temporarily
resume control with lufangchis now on road and His Highness who assures me
that he will suve every assistance in his power, is willing to place control in
his hands. These road guards, however, it should be thoroughly understood,
should not interfere in any way with internal direction of country.
Sykes should, therefore, I recommend, again at once take over control
making, pending more permanent arrangements, such arrangements as he
considers necessary.
This refers to my telegram, 95, September 19th.
206
Telegram P., No. 2058-S., dated the 23rd September 1918.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To The Depniy
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 (repeated to
Tehran).
It is obvious that object of outlaw Khans in coming down is to surrender
and come to terms and that their armed following is only a precaution that is
customary. Everything calculated to lead their armed following to commit
any foolish action should be avoided and every opportunity should be given
About this item
- Content
The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, and memoranda, comprising miscellaneous correspondence on British involvement in Persia in the period 1917-18.
Topics discussed include:
- A statement (ff 96-97) of South Persia Rifles policy for Southern Persia by the Inspector General, South Persian Rifles (Brigadier-General Sir Percy Molesworth Sykes);
- A note (f 213) on political and tribal developments in Arabistan from July 1917 by the Officiating Civil Commissioner, Baghdad, (Arnold Talbot Wilson);
- A review (ff 265-269) of events in Fars 1916-17.
The file is mainly divided into sections on events by weekly date period. Correspondents include: the Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Department; HBM Minister, Tehran (Sir Charles Marling); HBM Consul, Bundar Abbas [Bandar Abbas]; HBM Consul, Shiraz; HM Consul-General, Meshed; HM Consul for Kerman and Persian Baluchistan, (David Lockhart Robertson Lorimer); HBM Vice-Consul, Ahwaz (Captain Edward Noel); HM Consul-General, Isfahan; General Officer Commanding, Sistan Field Force; The General Staff, South Persia Rifles, Shiraz; Chief of the General Staff, Simla; Chief of the Imperial General Staff, London; 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; and the Deputy 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. , Bushire.
Each part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (335 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
The subject 3360 (Persian Correspondence) consists of three volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/612-614. The volumes are divided into three parts, with each part comprising 1 volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 337; 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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- Title
- File 3360/1916 Pt 2 'Persian correspondence. (1917-18)'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:55v, 57v:213v, 215r:252r, 253r:336v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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