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„ nH ^ fle Af n jf“ gt k eletter f“ ^gent and important matter came tb my
notice. As Mulia Hassan Ah was present with me and I re-ard him as
trustworthy, I explained it to him so that either he or his brother micht wait
on you and represent tlie matter.
Sub-Enelo. 4 to Serial No. 204.
Letter dated afternoon of 4th Mnharram 1334 = (12th November 1915).
From— Mull a Hassan Alt (by direction of the Ghazanfar),
To—His Excellency the Darya Begl, Governor of Bushire.
On the 3rd instant the Ghazanfar- us-Sultaneh sent for me to go to Borasiun
about certain important matters. These were chiefly in connection with the
caravan route. YEhen discussing matters secretly, Sarhan (of the Telegraph
Office) arrived while Ave were holding a secret meeting in the entrance of the
house._ Haji Wuthouq (Haji Abdur Nabi) and I got up and when their con
versation was over, he (Ghazanfar) sent for us and we went in. He told me
that either I myself or my brother, Mulla Ali Baz, should proceed to Bushire
m order to communicate urgent nevus to His Excellency 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. . I said
that I was quite ready to do that. Afterwards he said that Mulla Ali Baz
should proceed there as he had no fear.
The Sarhang’s (i.e., Superintendent of the Telegraph Office) business was
that the British GoA^ernment has made a protest against the Persian Government,
and demanded that the latter should either deport or arrest German, Austrian
and Turkish officials in all parts of Persia, othenvise war would be declared,
Then the Persian GoA^ernment without an answer having been given to the
British, arrested British officials in all towns of Persia everywhere. At Shiraz
the Consul, the Telegraph Signaller, the Bank Manager and their subjects have
all been arrested. The gendarmerie was orderecf by the Government and
Nation to occupy all the places occupied by the British. The gendarmerie
liaA^e done all this by order of the Government and Nation. He told -me that t
I should do something to let you knoAV, so that Your Excellency might make
your own arrangements either to come back or to take precautions. It was
imperative upon us to communicate this news to you, for the rest Your
Excellency are at liberty to take your own course.
I am uoav sending my brother Ali Baz to you, so that he may make you
aware of the situation in Persia. 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 is due to come to Borasjun,
P.S. —The telegraph line cn the further side of Shiraz is cut. There is no
line also on this side of Borasjun. The British do not know. Of course lines to
Tehran and to other places must have been cut.
This is the news of the Ghazanfar-us-Sultaneh and the Superintendent.
As they kept me for one night and sent telegrams to make enquiries from
Shiraz, and an answer had been received. After a proper answer had been
received, I wrote my letter, and sent off my brother at once.
Sub-Enclo. 5 to Serial No. 204.
Dated 2nd Muharram 1234—(10th November 1915).
From —Shaikh Ja'far, of Shiraz, Boras jun,
To — His Excellency the Darya Begi, Governor of Bushire.
In view of the exigencies of the time and on account of my sincere regards
towards you, I beg urgently to inform you that you should start without hesita
tion and fail after receipt of this letter. You will have to blame yourself if
you remain there, even if for a moment, and afterwards you repent of it. I
cannot write more than this.
JP.S —(By the Ghazanfar.)
I, Muhammad Borasjuni, beg to express my humility, and venture to state
that you should start at once and come, as it is of great urgency.
(Sealed) GHAZANEAB-HS-SHETANEH.
I Muhammad Hussain (the notorious Shaikh of Borasjun), send you
greetings and request that you will not fail to accede to the request of these
gentlemen. s G P L; DeiM-No. 645 f. d -1-12-15-6,