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File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [318r] (640/804)
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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15
Telegram R., No. 100-F., dated the 28th (received 29th) September 1916.
From— Lieutenant-Colonel H. Gough, Abadeh,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Fath-ul-Mulk arrived here yesterday with 80 men. I have not yet had
time to realise his real intentions, but am warned from Shiraz he has come with
mission from Soulet to try win us over to them. In his absence officers of
gendarmerie at Shiraz have made secret overtures me saying they are absolutely
sick of situation. They distrust Fath-ul-Mulk and have no money and men
are getting out of hand. The officers (including 3 senior officers left there to
whom I spoke on telephone secretly last night) tell me they are ready to carry
out any orders we may give them even to seizing Soulet. I am informed
latter has only about 200 men left in town and Kawam has not many more.
According to my information they both know game is up and if we moved,
Soulet would depart in a hurry for Garmsir and Kawam would give in.
Meanwhile Kawam is dallying with idea of coming to meet me, hut will not
actually decide on lines of conduct. I would he much assisted if I knew what
Soulet’s reply to Prime Minister’s telegram was. As matters are now rather
touch and go in Shiraz, I would request that I may be given permission to use
my own discretion as to the advisability of moving on, which, of course, would
be only in company and after consultation with Farman Parma. I understand
Sykes expects to be in a position to move towards Shiraz very soon.
Addressed Tehran; repeated Basrah, Bushire and Sykes.
16
Telegram P., No. 139, dated (and received) the 29th September 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Kerman,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Hussain Khan and ex-prisoners are now believed to he near Tali Hallal
latitude 28° 50', longitude 55°.
It is stated that in (?ed) letters he says that Soulet and Kawam have
written to Sykes not to come to Shiraz and that Farman Farma has returned
to Tehran. It is rumoured that Hussain Khan has not had a warm reception
from the Baharlus and others though he was given by Sheikh Abdul Hasan
100 men instructed to act according as events turn. Also that 1,000 men
have been collected by Saiyid Abd(ul) Hussain of Lar.
It is thought Hussain Khan may return shortly to Khaju or Malikabad.
Sirjanis continue disloyal to us.
Ex-prisoners’ escort about 92 rifles has been kept in Sirjan, second column
originally destined for Kerman having now been ordered to proceed to Yezd.
In my opinion total withdrawal of troops from Sirjan at present would almost
certainly mean active trouble.
Addressed Cox; repeated Tehran and Sykes.
17
Telegram, No. 135, dated the 29th (received 30th) September 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul at Kerman,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Kerman-Yezd road continues in a disturbed state. Parties of Pars’ robbers
have been also systematically plundering Zarind district. Small force has
been sent out from here to endeavour to dislodge them.
Addressed Cox, Tehran, Foreign.
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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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