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File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [354v] (713/804)
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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291
Telegram P., No. 660-C., dated the 10th (received 12th) September 1916.
;p rom —His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Sistan and Kain,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
I understand that 3,000 camel-loads of supplies including bhoosa are ^
sent from Sistan to Khwash monthly. There are only 2,000 Government
transport camels for whole force, many of which are retained at outposts in
readiness for movements. Supply contractor is using much local transport
collecting grain and bhoosa from villages which are inaccessible in winter.
This work cannot be interfered with at this season.
Three hundred and fifty camels are dying monthly, partly for lack of
\ resting days, and partly on account of length of marches. Camels cannot
march more than 15 miles per day and retain health.
It seems imperative that camels be maintained in sufficient numbers to
allow of animals resting in rotation or that strength of force at Khwash be
reduced. I am asking Meshed and Kerman whether camels can be sent.
Cannot they be obtained in Sarhad. It would be easing situation if some
cavalry could return to Robat.
If a squadron could be sent to Bam perhaps Kerman could also ration
them.
In the last resort could not cavalry be again mounted on riding camels
and their horses be sent to Sistan or return to India.
Addressed General Commanding, Khwash ; repeated Baluchistan.
292
Telegram R., No. 619-C., dated the 11th (received 12th) 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 (repeated Chief of the General Staff, Minister, Bunder
Abbas, Cox, Kerman, Bushire and Gough).
Column reached Ispahan, September 11th, and was most cordially wel
comed by Russians and Persians.
I will report situation as soon as possible.
293
Telegram R., No. 620-C., dated the 12th (received 13th) September 1916.
From—B rigadier-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 (repeated General Staff, Tehran, Basrah, and Gough).
General position according to Russian Consul slightly changed for worse,
but according to Kennion no change. Gough telegraphed, September 11th, for
me to send a hundred and fifty men to take over 60 German and other
prisoners at Abadeh. I replied that I must await instructions and that
Consul-General, Ispahan, considered that entire column would be required for
this duty. I concur as there are bands of brigands, several hundred strong,
on road. Suggested that Gough delay departure of prisoners pending your
instructions on point of escort and explained that he was forcing your hands
as to employment of column if prisoners reach him, and he could not arrange
escort Ispahan.
March column towards Shiraz and return would have very bad political
effect. Noel, who is due Ispahan, September 14tb, proposes column should
attack Bakhtiari fort 70 miles south-west. Consul-General wishes convoy held
up 7 miles west to be escorted in. Refit will take ten days—boots and clothing
being worn out. Suggest delay of final decision for a few days except as
regards escort of prisoners. Telegram No. 602-R. from Minister just received.
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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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