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File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [37v] (79/804)
The record is made up of 1 volume (398 folios). It was created in 1916-1917. 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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accorded to the proposal and that 500 tons he sent as soon as possible.
Political effect of last consignment very considerable, and at present political
situation is again such ttfat a repetition of this great favour would be very
valuable.
Telegram P., No. 934-S., dated the 3rd September 1917.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Shiraz (repeated to His Britannic Majesty’s
Minister, Tehran, and Colonel Trevor, Bushire).
Please report what amount is actually needed. Only 750 tons were
previously despatched whereas you mention 1,750. If latter figure is incorrect,
does misquotation affect your estimates of requirements and probable loss ?
This is with reference to your telegram 11, August 31st, regardiag
flour.
Telegram R., No. 16, dated the 3rd (received 4th) September 1917.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Shiraz, Tehran,
•To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (repeated Bushire and Shiraz ; Tehran informed).
Your telegram No. 934-S.
750 tons were received last year. I now ask for 1,000 tons. Estimates
not affected by error of cyphering.
6
j (Received with Army Department memorandum No. 13100, dated the 31st August 1917.)
Telegram P., No. B. M.-5642, dated (and received) the 26th August 1917.
From—The General Officer Commanding, Bushire,
To—-The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
My B. M.-5494, August 1st.
I am convinced from independent enquiries made since my return that
at Bunder Abbas there is no scarcity of water and recommend that as soon as
convenient the detachment of the 3rd Brahmans should be sent there. Please
arrange shipment if you concur.
With reference to your 52147 I should also be glad if despatch of Base
Commandant could be hastened.
(Received with Army Department memorandum No. 13100, dated the 31st August 1917.)
Telegram P., No. 58389, dated the 28th August 1917.
From-—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To—The General Officer Commanding, Bushire.
Your B. M.-5642, August 26th.
Proposal to transfer to Bunder Abbas detachment 3rd Brahmans concur
red in.
Shipping arrangements will he notified by telegram later.
As soon as possible Base Commandant will he sent.
l
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- Content
The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, and memoranda, comprising miscellaneous correspondence on British involvement in Persia in the period 1916-17.
Topics discussed include:
- the activities of the German Vice-Consul, Bushire, Wilhelm Wassmuss, including reports of an attack on him (folio 312)
- an account of the escape of German and Austrian prisoners (folio 281)
- translations of letters from German prisoners transferred from Shiraz to Russia (ff 43-48) including a translation of Dr Zugmeyer's diary
- discussion of German and Russian activities in Persia
- tables, statistics and reports on troop numbers and weaponry, deployments, military engagements and casualties
- British relations with local chiefs and their dealings with the Germans and Russians
- transcripts of local newspaper articles on various topics including the Russian Revolution (folio 136v)
- discussion of money required to pay to tribes
- miscellaneous Army Department memoranda
- general reports on the political and military situation in Persia including the 'Bakhtiari country' (ff 320-321)
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; the Inspector-General, South Persia Rifles (Brigadier-General Sir Percy Molesworth Sykes); 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 (398 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 400; 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 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:76r, 78r:106r, 114r:121r, 122r, 123v:124r, 126r:129v, 131r:146v, 148v:178r, 179v:208v, 211r:214r, 216r:244r, 246v:300v, 306v:309v, 313v:321r, 324r:326v, 328r:339v, 341r:399v, back-i
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