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File 3360/1916 Pt 2 'Persian correspondence. (1917-18)' [96r] (196/678)
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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and epedemic has struck Shiraz owing to enemy occupying sources of water-
supply. ” Ends.
All quiet at Saidahad, Niriz and Kerman District. No further news of
Abadeh or Dehbid. South Persia Rifles, Kerman, show no signs of disaffec
tion.
At Kerman and Saidabad, cholera epidemic practically oyer.
331
Telegram P., No. 21, dated the 14th (received 15th) July 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.
It is reported by a Turk who has arrived at Qumisheh that Zaigbam-ud-
Dowleh, brother of Soulat-ud-Dowleh, had arrived at Sihidih (square A. 1.
Degree Sheet 17-B) with some British officers and Indian troops. Yali Khan
Kashkai who was in charge of roads has had a letter from Zaigham-ud-
Dowleh to the effect that Soulat had been beaten and had fled towards the
Garmsir pursued by Indian troops.
Zaigham-ud-Dowleh and Mahomet Ali Khan Kashkuli with Darashuri
Narai and other tribes, numbering about 12.,COO, are working for us and intend
to march on Abadeh.
We have despatched a messenger from Kumisheh to verify this inform
ation. It looks as if situation is improving, for Seyyid Yadullah of Yezdi-
khast who has certainly been assisting our enemies has written letters to post
master and to a telegraph Ghulam at Qumisheh explaining that there is no
foundation in our suspicions of him, and that he is working m our interest by
disarming all deserters.
Addressed to Tehran, 184.
302
Telegram P., No. 948, dated the 14th (received 16th) July 1918.
From 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.
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.
According to letter from ^-Kalantar of Kamarij writing from Khisht,
Kashgais and Kazerunis were defeated on July 7th and Soulat has fled south
and Nasir-i-Diwan returned to Kamarij.
This seems confirmed by tenor of other reports.
Addressed Tehran; repeated Baghdad.
303
Telegram P., No. 62, dated Shiraz, the 3rd July 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Shiraz [despatched from Sirjan 14th
(received 16th)] July 19J8.
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Meeting took place between Kawam and Mahomet Ah Kashkuli
and
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.
Rhtesham and Ali Khan as result of pnor negotiations between the
first two and Governor-General. Agreement was arrived at, principal points
being the following
(1)
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.
Ehtesham to be Illkhani, though Governor-General will not
give him actual Sanad until he can hear from Tehran.
(2) Governor-General to appoint Ali Khan, Salar-i-Hashmat, to be
Illbegi.
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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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- 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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