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File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [60r] (124/804)
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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60
„„ 3 AUG
No. 377-S., dated Busliire, the 16th (received 25th) July 1917.
Endorsed by Second Assistant 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.
.
Forwarded to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, for information, in continuation of this office endorsement
No. 366-S., dated the 9th July 1917.
Telegram, from the Consul, Shiraz, to the Minister, Tehran, repeated Deputy Resident
Bushire, No. 199, dated the 15th July 1917. ’
Enclosure,
Telegram R., No. 199, dated the 15th (received 16th) July 1917.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Shiraz,
To—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran.
Farman Farma tells me he is convinced he is about to be dismissed.
"Within the last few days telegrams have been received by Finance Agent that
no payment is to be made to July 1st, here without express sanction from
Tehran and again not to give up revenue barley for army. These are straws
in Governor-GeneraPs opinion showing how the wind blows and he desires me
towarn you. I repeated to him your appreciations and assurances and he
was much gratified but begged me to assure you of the gravity of the situation
and that you should on your side decide up to what point you are prepared to
support him and that you should realize that such support would place you
in a very difficult position. He says he is always ready to carry out former
suggestion of his, viz., an exchange of Governorships with Kerman. If
dismissed he would not return to Tehran but probably go to India. He is
nervous lest attacks should be made on his family or property in Tehran.
He showed me a telegram he was sending to the Minister of the Interior.
It began by eulogising my work here since our arrival but stated he had noticed
change in my manner towards him during the last few days especially since
Sykes' arrival showing that Cabinet's action towards execution in Tehran was
not unnoticed by us here and pointing out that they cannot afford to offend us
at least as far as Fars is concerned.
Addressed Minister, No. 199 ; repeated Bushire.
99
(Received with Army Department memorandum No. 11095, dated the 26th July 1917.)
Telegram P., No. M. D.-28, dated (and received) the 23rd July 1917.
From— Colonel Redl, Meshed,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
Will you please inform me as to the present situation in Mesopotamia. I
hesitate to cause additional work; but, in contradicting authoritatively tha
persistent rumours of reverses which obtain credence when we are without any
recent news, the shortest periodical communication would be useful. My tele
grams M. D-23 and 21. Despite contradictory reports (definite) enquiry tends
to prove that the quantity of grain reported in Zulfikar was exaggerated.
The matter, however, is being watched.
101
(Received with Army Department memorandum No. 11145, dated the 27th July 1917.)
Telegram P., No. 50008, dated the 24th July 1917.
From—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To— Colonel Redl, Meshed (repeated to Sir Percy Sykes, Shiraz).
Your M. D.-26, dated 23rd July.
Situation in Mesopotamia has remained practically unchanged since data
of last communication; No. 32081, dated 15th May, and no furtder in orm^on
has been sent you in consequence. Wires will be sent to you periodically as
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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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