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File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [102r] (208/804)
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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11
111
No. dated Bushire, the 9th (received 17th) April 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. 195-S., dated the 22nd March 1917.
Letter from A^ha Muhammad Quli, Ghulam of the Telegraphs, Borasjun, to
H. G. Chick, Esq., C.I.E., His Majesty's Vice-Consul, Bushire, dated the 8th Jamadi II
1335 l=lst April 1917) (received 3rd April 1917).
Enclosure,
Dated the 8th Jamadi II 1335 (1st April 1917) (received 3rd April 1917).
From— Aoha Muhammad Quli, Ghulam of the Telegraphs, Borasjun,
To — H. G. Chick, Esq., C.I.E., His Majesty’s Vice-Consul, Bushire.
I beg to inform you that last night, the 7th instant (1st April 1917),
Soulet-ud-Douleh arrived at Farrashband, and ordered that all the forces under
him should go to Kazerun. Muhammad Ali Khan, Kashkuli, has collected a
force at Shahpur, but it is still not known in these parts in what direction
Sardar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Ashair intends using these men that have been collected.
No reconciliation has been effected between Muhammad Ali Khan and
Muhammad Khan up to. now, and Fakhr-us-Sultaneh’s efforts have been so
far futile.
Fakhr-us-Sultaneh himself is still at Kumarij, and is engaged in spread
ing false reports every day.
I further beg to state that Mirza Ali Kazeruni and Haji Abdul Nabi
were ready, and bad agreed to go and interview Soulet-ud-Douleh, as repre
sentatives of the Khans, but after the news, that the (Russians had revolted
against their Emperor, was received the people’s attitude changed somewhat,
Had they not spread this report, the state of affairs in these parts would have
improved in a short time.
I further beg to state that the Dashti men who had come to Borasjim, left
the latter place for Dashti yesterday, the 7th instant. Mirza Muhammad
Khan presented four rifles and 120
tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
to the leaders and took an oath
with them that, should the Dashtis need help, Mirza Muhammad Khan would
afford them assistance, while should Mirza Muhammad Khan stand in need of
assistance, they should take steps to suppoit him.
I be- to inform you that Mirza Muhammad Khan’s men have carried off
aBnnt BoO sheen frorn Bibira which is one of Muhammad Ah Khan s villages.
The rovers carried off the sheep through Nur Muhammad Khan of Kashti s
territory^ Miihammad Khan and Muhammad AH Khan have ceased hosti-
lities with each other, the former sent a man to Mirza Muhammad kha and
ieoiiested hfm to restore the sheep. Mirza Muhammad Khan did not accede
to Nur Muhammad Khan’s request and at present in consequence a little ill-
feehng exists between them. Abdullah’s letter, Mirza Muhammad
It is further reported that Soulet-ud-Douleh is in collusion vv.th Khwajeh
Abdullah and has secret relations with him.
^ Eolations between Ahmad Eton ..d Mta K1 “ ”* “
••'ssrx* ,cr
Mirza Muhammad Khan and i u i un(ler t ] ie property of the people of
every night. Either the ^ * 0 ff the animals of the Borasjunis.
Shabankareh, or the Shabankarehis cany on
This takes place every night.
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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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