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File 3360/1916 Pt 2 'Persian correspondence. (1917-18)' [60r] (124/678)
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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Addressed Tehran, 232; repeated Baghdad, 62 and Ahwaz, 45.
77
Telegram P., No. 987-S v dated the 17th August 1918.
From—The Secretary to the Govermnent of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—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.
, Baghdad.
His Majesty’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs sends following
addressed to Tehran :— Begins, (?) His Majesty’s Government have *
* * * on this point. Ends.
This refers to your telegram, 6612, 12th August.
78
Telegram P., No. 711, dated the 17th (received 18th) August 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy (Foreign and Political Department), Simla.
As it has been decided by His Majesty’s Government that Zafar is to be
supported loan of British officers and guns, seems a practical way of doing so.
Zafar is not likely to object and will probably regard step as committing
ourselves very definitely to supporting him.
This refers to your telegram, No. 421.
Addressed London Foreign Office; sent to Baghdad 414, Ahwaz 56
Ispahan 217.
80
Telegram P., No. 35, dated the 18th (received 19th) August 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty’s Consul-General, Ispahan,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
As
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Zafar has suggested frequently that he might be allowed for
the present to retain guns scheme may be said already to have originated with
Bakhtiaris, but I have hitherto returned temporising answers lest I should
raise hopes that could not be realised though I have been in favour of their
retention.
With reference to his former letter to me I now propose to ask Zafar
what form of assistance is required by him.
This refers to your telegram, No. 218.
Addressed Tehran, 231; Baghdad, 61; Ahwaz, 44.
81
Telegram P., No. 36, dated the 18th (received 19th) August 1918. N
From—His Britannic Majesty’s Consul-General, Ispahan,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Objections to proposal seem to have disappeared now that it has
narrowed itself down into acceptance of a standing force of 1,500. Our difficulty,
I think, will be where to employ such a force first rather than to find occupation
for it. Darashuris and probably some other sections of Kashgais have to be
dealt with and while Zafar may have to settle with “ Senior Khan ” (see your
telegram No. 215) we shall certainly require assistance of Bakhtiari for
suppression of brigands in Ispahan.
This refers to your telegram, No. 396.
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- 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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