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File 1110/1916 Pt 2 'Persia: SITUATION Miscellaneous' [‎55v] (115/276)

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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. 47 L., dated the 29th (received 30th) April 1916.
From—The Hon’ble the Agent to the Governor-General and Chief Commissione •
Baluchistan, Fort Sandeman,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Den u
ment, Simla.
Your 184. I concur in need of dominating Damanis, until they have
atoned for past misdeeds.
Addressed (General Officer Commanding) Kacha; repeated Foreign.
146
Telegram R., No. 288 F., dated the 30th April (received 1st 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. ^
Letter from Erich Zugmayer, dated Niriz, April 23rd, describes his flight
from Bam in hope of reaching Shiraz. Party, which comprised also
Griesigner, Wedig and Dr. Biach and few servants, was attacked near
Baft 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. Zafar’s Bakhtiaris who looted them and Dr. Biach got lost and
party proceeded to Dashtab and Khabr. It was again attacked at Telhalaf
and lost £500 in gold and arms and horses. - Writer The lowest of the four classes into which East India Company civil servants were divided. A Writer’s duties originally consisted mostly of copying documents and book-keeping. states as lie can no longer
serve his country m Persia he wishes to depart, and enquires whether mad
vtd Kermanshah is open. x u c* iudu
Kawam has sent to capture party. Dr. Biach is being sent to His
to lndia * C ° nSul at Bullder Abbas whence he will be presumably deported
8ykef ddreSSed t0 F ° rei ° n 0fflce ; re P eated Busbire, Basrah, Sistan and Sir P.
147
Telegram, dated (and received) the 30th April 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
T °~ The men r tXt. the G0Vernment of India in Foreign and Political Depart-
Tour telegram, dated 29th April, 121 S. Yes.
Telegram P., No. C. 63, dated the 28th April 1916.
" r0m - L rrr T ; C0L0NEL SIR P ' Sms > K - CJ E - C - M - G - Abbas,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
IpH ^ e f erenc e yours of the 26th April. The Company of the 94th Infantn
Ml this morning on bonri the » Cmp.n.lb» Jns/.t, clling ,t U,
No. 509 W., dated Simla, the 1st May 1916.
PoHDcaf I)e^Tr^ment, ^ ^ G ° vernment of Indi a in the Foreign
Karachi^ PerSJan Section, Indo-European Telegraph Departm
No. 647, dated fh^ LUirAprU^gfri f Wlth the recei P t of jour let
on the evacuation of Kerman bv T w”? a an interestin ^ re F
mtendent at Kerman. ^ ^ r ’ ^ anuer > lately Telegraph Sup

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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.

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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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