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File 1110/1916 Pt 2 'Persia: SITUATION Miscellaneous' [‎45r] (94/276)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (271 folios). It was created in 1916-1920. 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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Shiraz, appointment of Nasrat as Governor of Ears, clearing of situation
generally and opinion expressed in your telegram 965 of 25th April regarding
supply of guns? If so, gold could be sent if really desirable, but we wish to
discourage payments ot gold in Persia generally. Could not portion at any
rate be sent in rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. or even in Indian currency notes ?
173
Telegram R., No. 55, dated the 5th (received 6th) May 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
r jQ__'j'he Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
ment, Simla.
My telegram No. 290. Prime Minister had a long conversation by
telegraph yesterday with Kawam and Soulet and instructed them to adopt very
tirm attitude in dealing with rebel Khans, and, if necessary to use force to
obtain release of prisoners.
Two Chiefs are given full powers pending arrival (of ?) Governor and
local gendarmerie was placed under their orders. Ibey replied that (they ?)
understand situation and will act as instructed.
I have telegraphed resume of your telegram No. 179 1031 to Eoreign |
Office expressing concurrence in view. Bushire hinterland can now be dealt I
with and my belief (is ?) that rebel Khans under pressure from north and south |
would surrender.
Malcolm telegraphed yesterday via Ispahan that more executions have
taken place, those of brothers Hassan and and Imam Guii Khans, and that
Angmann, Baud Khan and Moazad Sultan were put on trial the same day but
trial was adjourned. Baud Khan turned King s evidence.
Addressed to Bushire as No. 145; repeated to Basrah.
174
Telegram R., No. 57, dated the 6th (received 7th) May 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
rp 0 rp^g Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
* ment, Simla.
Kawam has telegraphed asking that money “ available at Bushire ” be
remitted to him from Tehran as Bushire-Shiraz road is unsafe.
I have not fund for the purpose but I gathered from your telegram
No. 144—868 that you have £20,000 available.
If vou consider that the money should be sent, I could draw on you and
remit bank. Transaction should be in Krans as Tehran exchange is far worse
than Bushire and bank transfers for Government account gratis.
Addressed to Bushire as No. 146 and repeated to Basrah.
175
Telegram P., No. 315 C., dated (and received) the 6th May 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Sistan, Rob at.
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (repeated to Baluchistan).
I have lately received copies of Eoreign and Political Bepartment tele
gram, No. 47 S., dated April 13th, and Baluchistan letter No. 343 C., dated
April 2nd. .
I have had nothing to do with General Byer s recent operations beyond
sending 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. KAudaclad Khan to Kacha Koh. Dyer showed me clearly that
he considered himself qualified to deal with situation and that he alone held

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The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, on miscellaneous topics relating to Persia, April to June 1916.

The file includes correspondence regarding the following issues:

  • The disposal of Germans and Swedes now interned at Tehran
  • The Russian advance from Kermanshah
  • The enrolment of Tabriz gendarmerie into a Cossack brigade
  • Movements of the Russian expeditionary force.

The file contains correspondence between: 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. ; HBM Minister, Tehran; the Viceroy; and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, London.

The file includes a divider which gives the subject number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

Extent and format
1 volume (271 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The subject 1110 (Persia) consists of three volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/590-592. The volumes are divided into three parts, with each part comprising one volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 273; 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.

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