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File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [‎107r] (218/804)

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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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for the British from Bunder Abbas near Sirjan. Alhamdullah. I have sent
messenger trom here to Baghdad with the latest news. The local Khans are
becoming warmer after the heavy rainfall but their attention is too much
Shiraz ^ Bui,hire and they are not P re P ar ed to undetake measures against
Second letter, dated Ahram, 14th .—The day before yesterday a messenger
leturced from Kermanshah and Baghdad. He brought the following note^-—
Kermanshah, 2nd November 1916, a month ago a messenger left bearing
news and money for you. The messenger Ismail bears a letter from Count
Beldi to the Austrians and ‘ Bedject’ (cheque) for a hundred pounds for your
selves. Please acknowledge receipt as soon as possible. I repeat various news.
The expedition is under the order of the Irak Gouppe (General Grossman)
which is again placed under Leman and the Minister of war. Since
[February 1st, 1916, * * all the former dispositions are given up
and now follows military ranks and orders. I have done everything that is
possible in your interest; I am endeavouring for Military Order"and * ^
your news has been forwarded. I am endeavouring to collect baggage which
was sent back and to direct it home as well to win back the baggage lost, I am
working hard for Ispahan and South Persia. Events in Mesopotamia are at
present influencing Persian events; a British attack is expected. William
Pashchen was taken prisoner by the Russians, Yoight and Winkleman by the
British. Peter Paschen is at present here having escaped from the British at
Ispahan. W 7 agner is at Herat. Give precise advice about all Germans,
Austrians and Indians, &c., interned in Ispahan also about dead, wounded and
about remains of the baggage. I invite Seiler and Zugmeyer to inform me
about the doings of various members also about the Austrians for the purpose
of distinctions * * * of the members.
“ If you agree I will open your post and will send you extracts—all the
party is included in this offer,
“ Try and communicate with Wassmuss who is in safety. Only escape
from Shiraz can help you. The war news is favourable; all colossal attacks of
the French have been repulsed for months, the small gains of the opponents
is in no way comparable with their terrible sacrifice,
it The confidence in Germany is boufidless, the same on the Russian and
Italian fronts, Russian attacks have ceased and whole of Dobrujia is in our
hands (then follows a few old bits of_ war news); the bearer Ismail has
received 50 tomans 10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value. . With greetings. Neide rmeye r.
More will follow.
(O. Neidermeyer is therefore in Kermanshah.)
Enclosure No. 2.
Extract from Dr. Zugmcyer’s diary from the time the British returned to Shiraz (while he
was imprisoned in Shiraz.)
I^th October 1916 .—News received that Colonel Gongh and Prince
Pat: hive arrived at Shiraz. The Barman Parma has about
mpn with him while the British Consul has 18 sowars. A letter is sent to toe
rarmln plrma! It is reported that British officers will take over the
jr/, nMoier —The news last reported has been contradicted. That the
furks^are hi Tehran is confirmed by the servant of the Barman Parma. It rs
LUIKS are in j.eiunu ^ T>, lco i?m«s in Isnahan Local gendarmes are
impossible to get the n «* 8 a ^ nl y 5 tomans 10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value. for 8 months’ pay. The
iiscontented because they ^ The Tarks took Basrah four weeks ago,
post from BuHtire arrived y dead Others have gone to Mohammerah.
.aking 4),000 prisoners ’ k e ^ Behbehan. Since his return Roever
arts — •<«»—* “• “**• * “

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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.

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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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