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File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [‎293v] (591/804)

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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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According to another rumour it was stated that the Russian troops had
defeated the national forces. According to another report the forces of Nizam-
us-Sultaneh were victorious. In short everyone is speaking according to his
own inclination.
{Enclosure.)
I will give you an account of the past events.
You are well aware that when the late Kawam-ul-Mulk returned from
Bushire I went to see him. But the sad event of his death took place. When
I arrived in Shiraz afterwards I saw that the attitude of 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 had
changed, and that he had quarrelled with all the Kashkai tribesmen. I sup
ported the Kashkai Kalantars. Meanwhile 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. Mutazid arrived at Shiraz
v on behalf of H. H. Barman Earma, and afforded me every assistance and gave
me all sorts of assurances. The Darashuri tribesmen asked the Bakhtiaris for
assistance and support. A Bakhtiari and Darashuri force set out with certain
intentions. 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 was obliged to give in and had an interview with
the Bakhtiaris, who turned back. 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 then went to receive Barman
Banna to Kumisheh. Apparently he did not treat 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 properly.
The 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. came to Shiraz at once, and interviewed Kawam and they jointlv
took the Deputy Governor into custody. They have forced the people of
Shiraz to send harsh telegrams to Barman Barma saying that they did not
agree to his being the Governor-General.
As Barman Barma was at Dehbid, which is a miserable place, he returned
to Abadeh. According to a certain report he has been waiting for troons and
will return to Shiraz later. ^
At present the Arg or Government house is in the hands of Kawam and
I 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. In order to be assured of each other’s alliance they have
mariied a one-year old girl to a boy of two, so as to show the people of Shiraz
that they have effected a matrimonial alliance.
The Kashkai tribesmen have no confidence as yet, and in view of this I
have not gone to my villages, and have this 3 ; ear come to this side of the
mountains.
{Enclosure.)
the letter should be intercepted on the road, I have verbally instruct
ed Kurban Dizkhani to give you the details of the situation. I am ready to
serve you with the Kashkuli and even the whole of Kashkai forces.
m
(Received with Army Department memorandum No. 12090, dated the 24th October 1916.)
Telegram P., No. 86164, dated the 18th October 1916.
From—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To— ( General Officer Commanding-, Force “ D, ” Basrah.
(. BRiGADiEE-tfENERAL Sir P. M. Svkes, K.C.I.E., C.M.G., Ispahan.
My 85913 of 17th instant.
Scindia, with artillery and infantry drafts, will leave Karachi on 8 th
November and is due Basrah on 13th. Cavalry draft will leave Karachi on
6 th November, and not as previously stated, per “ Barpeta” which is due Basrah
11 th ^November.
Addressed General Officer Commanding, Force “ D ”; repeated Sir P.
•Sykes.

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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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