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File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [‎368v] (741/804)

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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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Enclosure.
Telegram P., No. 136, dated Khwash, the 30th July 1916.
From—The Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Sarhad,
To—The First Assistant to the Hon'ble the Agent to the Governor-General and
Chief Commissioner in Baluchistan, Ziarat.
On afternoon of 29th July Dyer arrived at Khwash. Following is the
situation:—
The Gamshadzais bore the brunt of the fighting. Their losses were
severe and included 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. Khalil Khan among the killed; after losing him
they at once dispersed going towards the Koh-i-Sufed. In the meantime
Jiand and the Yar Muhammadzais (fleeing from ?) Dyer made for Koh-i-Birg ;
this enables Jiand to seek refuge with Bahrain Khan or any other Chief who
might protect him. With the twofold object of meeting Keyes and attacking
the Gamshadzais, Dyer is leaving for Gusht on 2nd August. I have advised
Dyer to take such military measures against the Damanis as he considers fit,
with the proviso that his operations are not in the country (which ?) Bahram
Khan or any other more southern Chief can claim as being under their
(control for fear of ?) misadventure. I am going with Dyer. The Gam
shadzais are to be given a chance to submit before being attacked, submission
to include disarmament.
50
Telegram P., No. 517-S., dated the 11th August 1916.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To— Lieutenant Colonel E. A. F. Redl, in charge of His Britannic Majesty's
Consulate-General, Meshed (repeated to Sir P. Sykes).
Secretary of State has been addressed as follows :—“ Marling’s telegram of
11th August, 522-F. «*»•** Repeated Tehran and Basrah j
addressed Secretary of State. ”
51
Telegram P., No. 520-S., dated the llth August 1916.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Tehran (repeated to Sir P. Cox, Basrah,
and Major Trevor, Bushire).
Please refer to your telegram No. 509-F. of the 10th instant. We
concur in proposed further payment of £5,000 to Kawam. By our accounts a
balance of £5,000 is left out of the total sum allocated for Soulet and Kawam.
But you may possibly have advanced other sums of which we know nothing.
52
Telegram P., No. 521-S., dated the 12th August 1916.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire (repeated to
Basrah, Tehran and Bombay).
Clear the line. Hitch about Zair Hussein which has caused delay in
O’Connor’s release has greatly concerned Government of India. If this has not
already been done, Bombay Government will, they trust, arrange for Zair

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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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