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File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [‎353v] (711/804)

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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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Telegram R., No. 612-C., dated (and received) the 10th September 1916.
From— Bbigadier-Gbneral Sir P. M. Sykes, K.C.I.E., C.M.G., Ispahan,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla (repeated to Chief of the General Staff and Tehran).
Column arrived at Sagzi, Septemer 9th. Staff Officer arrives at Ispahan ^
about 10 o’clock morning of September 10th. Column marches Gawat
to-morrow.
285
Telegram R., No. 4585, dated the 10th (received 11th) September 1916.
From—The Hon’ble 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. ,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (repeated to Bushire).
Following from Purie, Kasvin, No. 3, dated 9th September;— Begins.
I have communicated your telegram No. 3752 for General Baratoff and will
telegraph reply when received. General Nearod informs me that he has
telegraphed asking whereabouts of force ordered to return to Pizabad. This
force has been increased by one squadron making total now four squadrons and
one gun to cover General Baratoff’s left and patrol as far south as Sultanabad-
Paulatabad Bead. If they are pressed they will fall back along Kum Road and
might be reinforced from Kum and Kerrij if necessary up to 15 squadrons.
He says that he is asking that one squadron should be stationed at
Sultanabad.
Staff believe enemy force at Paulatabad to be small. If this correct, I
suggest if the Russians could occupy Paulatabad it would facilitate negotia
tions with Lurs and at same time place Russians in position threaten Turk
line of communications at Kangavar. General Baratoff reports no change
to-day.
General Charnazubow reports from Sakkis that force against him five
battalions is retreating in direction of Panjvin.
Addressed to Kennion ; repeated to Cox. Ends.
286
Telegram, No. 4559, dated the 9th (received 10th) September 1916.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.S.I. K.C.I.E.,
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. , Basrah,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Five hundred Turkish rifles and 75,000 rounds arrived at Mohammerah
and are being sent to Ahwaz where they will be at disposal 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.
Muhtasham. Please inform him accordingly and ask him what arrangements
he proposes to make to take delivery of them.
Addressed Noel; repeated Grahame, Ispahan, Foreign and Tehran.
T
287
Telegram R., No. 617-C., dated (and received) the 11th September 1916.
From— Brigadier-General Sir P. M. Sykes, K.C.I.E., C.M.G., Ispahan,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Column arrived at Gavat, September 10th.

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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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