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File 3360/1916 Pt 2 'Persian correspondence. (1917-18)' [92v] (189/678)
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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275
Telegram P., No. 277, dated the 12th (received 13th) July 1918.
Prom—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Bandar Abbas,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (repeated to Tehran and Bushire).
According to Shiraz news from reliable source up to June 24th Kawam
has handed over city to the British and like the Governor-General is co-operat
ing with British. Soulat’s force is seven miles from city. Soulat has
destroyed much property belonging to Kawam. City is quiet, but many are
dying of hunger.
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276
Telegram P., No. 151, dated the 12th (received 13th) July 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General and Agent to the Government o£
India in Khorasan, Meshed (through Robat),
To—The Sepretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Governor-General who is entir ely with us and is obviously sincere asks
roposals. I hope the replywill be favourable. r
This refers to my telegram No. 122, June 14th.
Addressed to Tehran.
277
Telegram P., No. 120, dated the 12th (received 13th) July 1918,
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-*
ment, Simla (repeated to Meshed).
1 shall be glad of your views on Meshed telegrams 102 and 151.
278
Telegram P., No. 279, dated the 13th (received 14th) July 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Bandar Abbas,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Clear the line. Please read in my preceding telegram that Soulat’s
troops were three miles not seven miles from town. According to further news
of the same date, Soulat’s troops were in occupation of Afifabad gardens
and the Bardi Masjid situated three miles north-west and north of city,
respectively. There had been rioting at the town, which ceased on Indian
troops taking over from Kawam. Soulat had cut off running water-supply
of town, but there is ample well-water. This seems all quite possible. The
information contained in my preceding telegram I regard as reliable.
Poliowing was received in a letter, dated Shiraz, June 25th, written by a
servant of Kawam ; it may be considered reliable, exaggeration apart. The
Khamseh Arab tribes from all quarters have joined Kashgai who are within
500 yards of city walls ; they have destroyed all the flour mills ; there is
much hardship as no fire-wood is reaching city ; food is very scarce ; 200
deaths daily from cholera and starvation ; ail the gardens are in the hands of
Kashgai; Arabs have attacked city. Kawam intends tq fight against
gashgai.
U-J
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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.
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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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- 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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