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File 1110/1916 Pt 2 'Persia: SITUATION Miscellaneous' [‎54v] (113/276)

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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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Telegram, No, 279 F., dated the 28th (received 29th) April 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
T 0 The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart.
ment, Simla.
My telegram No. 269. Obeidullah Effendi and two Germans have been
arrested by 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. Nasrat at Kerman.
Addressed Foreign Office j sent to India and Sykes.
137
Telegram P., No. 50611, dated the 26th April 1916.
TVom—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To—L ieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Sykes, K.C.I.E., C.M.G., Bunder Abbas.
With reference to my 50256 (50235 ?), dated 24th April. It is reported
by General Officer Commanding, Bushire, that force was leaving on night of
23rd in “ Campanello 5 \
Please let me know when company 94th Infantry is returning to Maskat.
Also inform pfficer Commanding, Maskat, please.
138
Telegram P., No. 4-0 F., dated the 28th (received 29th) April 1916.
From—-D is Britannic Majesty's Consul for Sistan and Kain,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (repeated Tehran, Meshed and Baluchistan).
Heron at Dehaneh Baghi has sent following telegram, dated 24th April:—
Hegins. Dormer has been informed by Superintendent of Persian Telegraphs,
Kerman, that attack on German party at- Sirjan was made by robbers not by
Bakhtiaris. 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. Zafar, Governor of Kerman, lias been dismissed at instance
of British Government and replaced by 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. Nasrat, while 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. Majallal
has been appointed Governor of Bam.
Superintendent hopes you will wire to Tehran and have orders issued for
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. Zafar to leave immediately as he has not yet left and is trying to create
disturbance.
139
Telegram K., No. 285 F., dated the 29th (received 30th) April 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Shiraz Agent reports, April 27th, a British force destroyed Cheghadak and
was advancing on Ahmedi and Borasjun.
Ghasanfar-es-Sultaneh had been instructed to be neutral and render every
assistance.
Addressed Foreign Office; repeated Basrah, Bushire and Sykes.
140
Telegram R., No. 286 F., dated the 29th (received 30th) April 1916.
From —His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
My telegram No. 257.
Kawam confirms report of capture of guns.
Addressed Foreign Office; repeated Basrah and Bushire.

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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.

Physical characteristics

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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