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File 53/1915 Part IV 'German War: Turkey; Caliphate etc' [129r] (254/481)
The record is made up of 1 item (242 folios). It was created in 1915-1916. 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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7* ^ to Om ^
1. Tliey (the ^u-ks) order us to expedite the
journey of a group of Germans to the coasts of
Africa (I think the shores of the Red £ea) and we
replied consenting with all readiness, we await
ti'eir letter, upon their arrival here we will
Inform you by some secret means, explaining what is
necessary about their journey and its destination.
< • In Egypt, maybe in fharqia, is a place known
as Isna al Jabal. Keep it under observation in some
inconspicuous manner, because it will be a place
from which will be made communications with the
exterior.
3. They asked us to send as quickly as possible
10,000 camels for transport to arrive within 45 days,
and we excused ourselves.
I 4. It is desirable, even necessary, to exercise
close vigilance upon the coasts of Yemen, beginning
at Leith, because of the money sent to them through
our country by Haia (for they are in great need) in
order that they may be reduced without trouble.
(Actual fighting).
great importance to us, because, as they say, there
is fallen into the trap something bigger than the
bird (i.e., greater things are at stake).
6. It is imperative to keep the grain, with the
remainder of the provisions and munitions.
This alludes to a verbal message sent to him on
the occasion of the last visit of his messenger,
informing him that his personal property in Egypt
was being well looked after.
5. The matter of our personal property is not of
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Part 4 consists of correspondence relating to the possible declaration of a caliphate in Arabia and is a continuation of part 3 (IOR/L/PS/10/525/1). The papers tell of the British assessment of the situation and the French attitude, as well as correspondence and negotiations with Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī al-Hāshimī, the Grand Sharif of Mecca. The file also discusses the British view of the proposed blockade of the Arabian ports in the Red Sea.
The file also includes a printed document (ff 25-242) marked 'secret' entitled 'Policy in the Middle East', which consists mainly of communications on the military situation in Mespotamia from Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Mark Sykes to the Director of Military Information.
The discussion over such matters is mostly between Sir Arthur Henry McMahon, the General Officer Commanding, Egypt, and the Commander-in-Chief, India.
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front.
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- File 53/1915 Part IV 'German War: Turkey; Caliphate etc'
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- 3r:14v, 15ar, 15r:65v, 72r:78v, 80v:125v, 129r:129v, 131r:172v, 179r:184v, 188r:188v, 190r:196r, 198r:203r, 204v:242v
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