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File 1110/1916 Pt 2 'Persia: SITUATION Miscellaneous' [‎86r] (176/276)

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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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7
Hy orders to arrest rebels sent before I returned from Rafsenjan bad not
been received by Shahab Nizam and so be was obliged to send them to Ears.
Doostmayel (Zugmeyer ?) seized twenty animals belonging to 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.
I '0 Mujalal on the way back from Bam. He was attacked by men sent by
Governor and myself at Haft Bizenjan. Our men killed two Persians and
~ captured several Germans, Afghans, Indians, but Doostmayel (Zugmeyer ?)
escaped.
I hope Sykes will come as soon as possible.
Addressed Sir Percy Sykes; repeated Sistan, Meshed and Bushire.
68
Telegram R., No. 892, dated the 15th (received 16th) April 1916.-
From—The Deputy 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. , Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Deparfc-
ment^ Simla..
Sykes’ telegram, 0. 38.
I do not think that any useful action can be taken from here, as Kawam
and Soulet are too far off to communicate with quickness. As Shiraz
Telegraph Office now working, Persian Government can perhaps telegraph
orders to de facto Governor of Shiraz—if they have not already done so—to
confine these Germans and Austrians on arrival; instructions might also be
sent to Soulet and Kawam to intercept party if they get a chance.
Governor-General of Kerman seems to merit disgrace for not suppressing
democrats and not protecting British and Russian Consulates in first instance^
Addressed to Tehran and repeated to Basrah and Sir Percy Sykes.
69
Telegram P., No. 37 F., dated (and received) the 16th April 1916-.
From—His Britanuie Majesty’s Consul for Sistan and Kain,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-^
ment, Simla (repeated to Tehran, Meshed and Baluchistan).
Clear the line. Line to Dehaneh Baghi (restored ?) and reports received
to-day of fighting of April 13 th with Sarhaddis who numbered 550. light
was very severe, enemy charging up close.
Sarhaddis lost forty-five killed including a son of Ali Shah Khan and two
brothers of 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. Juma Jehil Zai. Our levies brought into Dehaneh Baghi
two thousand, one hundred and forty-six sheep to-day.
On our side 2nd-Lieutenant Chalmers and eleven sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. were killed, ten
sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. and five levies wounded.
Fifty of our levies encountered Baluchis fleeing from Girdi force and
killed seven more on April 14th.
70
Telegram P., No. 70 S., dated the 17th April 1916.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
To—LiEUT^NiNT-CowNEL^SiE Perot Stk.s E C I.B., ^ Buoder Abbas
(repeated to Bushire, Basrah, Tehran, Baluchistan and Sistan).
Please refer to your telegram, dated 9th April, 32 C. • A g h
Military escort, consisting of one squadron cavahy
line transport, half battalion infantry, one section ou f h , 02 nd April His>
despatched from Bushire and expected to reach Bunder Abbas 22nd April. His,
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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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