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File 3360/1916 Pt 2 'Persian correspondence. (1917-18)' [160r] (324/678)
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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Of these one and two will be in nature of advances, and three Will be
discontinued a few months hence. Vassuk-ed-Dowleh would be asked ifi
return to give same measure of recognition to South Persia Rifles immediately
as when he was last in office, to cease all protest against action 6f ou* trOops
and to send instructions to ail local authorities to show friendly attitude to all
British interests. In these circumstances I shall be glad to receive authority
to furnish these sums on the stated conditions.
This refers to my telegram No. 411.
Addressed Poreign Office, London; tepeated Baghdad.
230
Telegram P., No. 424, dated the Ifcth (received 20th) May 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy (Foreign.and Political Department), Simla.
His Majesty's Consul at Tabriz has been informed by GoVernor-GenerM
Azerbaijan, that he and democrats desire to organise forced, financed aftd
armed by us and officered by Russian to oppose Turkish advance on Tabriz. In
reply the Consul said that they must first settle Jelti question or the ’force
might be used to attack them and Armenians. In this the Governor-General
concurred, as also in the suggestion that British officers, who could go as
Secretaries to Consulate, would be necessary to help in organisation. The
Governor-General’s proposal would certainly be rejected °by the present
Cabinet.
According to the Consul it is reported by Armenians at Julfa* that Turks
have arrived at Alexandropol and have demanded use of railway to attack
British. This definitely cuts wireless to Tiflis.
Addressed to Poreign Office ; repeated to Baghdad.
231
Telegram P., No. 28, dated the 19th (received 20th) May 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul at Shiraz,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla. y
Governor-General has received letter from Soulat intimating that unless
they receive orders from Persian Government to remain quiet tinder attacks of
“ foreign ” troops South Persia Rifles included all South Persia tribes,
Kashgais in particular will shed last drop of blood in defence of their rights
against foreigners. He adds that he has transmitted orders of Governor-
General to hold in his tribes but he can do so no longer.
He has telegraphed to Persian Government and written to the local
Mullahs here in the same sense appealing to sense of religion.
The whole thing which amounts to a call to jehad is a decided step at last
on Soulat’s part.
I fear and the fear is also entertained by the Governor-General is that
call may possibly appeal to the Arabs, but my present belief is that Kawam
who will undoubtedly be pressed will see that his advantage would not lie in
joining hands with Soulat.
Governor-General and I are of opinion that not only is immediate action
to be avoided bnt delay will calm passionate feelings which recent late
events have aroused.
But while things may settle down it is wise to realise gravity of situation.
^ I am to-day discussing possible eventualities with military authorities and
military point of view will be presented to you hereafter.
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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