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File 1110/1916 Pt 2 'Persia: SITUATION Miscellaneous' [‎47v] (99/276)

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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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Any kind of friction at the present time is to be deprecated and to ensure
that the great aim is not forgotten I am ready to do all in my power. To
morrow I start* for Kb wash.
Addressed Chief General, General Staff, Quetta, Agent to the Goyerno
General, Baluchistan, and Consul, Sistan.
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188
Telegram R., No. 59, dated the 8th (received 9th) May 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Your telegram 112. Both Perisan Government and Kawam desire me to
express their thanks.
189
Telegram P., No. 157 S., dated the 9th May 1916.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran (repeated to Major Trevor, Bushire
Sir P. Cox, Basrah). ’
Unless you see reason to adopt different division and if you still consider
payments to Soulet and Kawam advisable, £10,000 may as suggested be
remitted from Tehran to he divided between Soulet and Kawam equally.
The above is with reference to your telegram 57 of May 6th and Bushire’s
telegram 1051 of May 7th.
190
Telegram R., No. 61, dated (and received) the 9th May 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Denart-
ment, Simla (repeated to Bushire). ^
Bushire telegram No. 183—1054.
I doubt wisdom of giving money to Soulet for the present. Persian
Government are against it and they express themselves as confident that
release of captives will be effected very soon.
Souiet’s attitude at present is scarcely satisfactory: he is showing signs
f M d ? e ? l0US / f u f an £ he . has been irritated at some tactless messages
of Minister of the Interior. Persian Government do not think that he will
endeavour to obtam release by force, which they declare would be most
difficult at this season. They believe that Khans are intimidated and will
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tZ~h Khans ou ^! 11 GoVernmellt S ive them we ^ at the proper
191
Telegram R., No. 62, dated the 9th (received 10th) May 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran,
The War^to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
Your telegram unnumbered, May 8th. I concur entirplv T om snrrv
Shkaz whkWs nevefin'mymwd. 4 impressio11 that l ou should S° direct t0
Addressed to Sir P. Sykes as No. 30.
* Telegram reads “leave on Medical Certificate".

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Content

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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