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File 1110/1916 Pt 3 'German War: Persia' [‎70r] (144/354)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (173 folios). It was created in 1916. 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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186
Telegram P., No. 490 C., dated the 5th (Robat 6th) (received 6th) July 1916.
Prom—His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Sistan and Kain,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (sent to Tehran and Meshed).
On 4tli July Captain Wise left Sistan for Birjand with 100 horse levies.
A reinforcement of 43 Hazaras has already arrived at Birjand.
187
Telegram P., No. 492 C., dated the 5th ( Robat 6th) (received 6th) July 1916.
Prom—His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Sistan and Kain,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (sent to Tehran).
On July 4th Major Herron left for Birjand. He will deal with estate
of Mr. New, arrange supplies for Levy detachment and try to improve relations
between Be venue Director and Governor.
188
Telegram R., No. 322 C., dated (and received) the 6th July 1916.
From— Beigadiek-General Sir P. M. Sykes, K.C.I.E., C.M.G., Kerman,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Prince, Governor and leading inhabitants of Province consider that I
present title of new force neither good nor attractive. They suggest South
Persia Army. This title seems preferable to present one and far more likely /
to attract best class of British officer. ^
Is there any objection to change ?
Addressed to India and Tehran.
189
Telegram R., No. 323 C., dated (and received) the 6th July 1916.
From— Brigadier-General Sir P, M. Sykes, K.C.I.E., C.M.G., Kerman,
To— The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (repeated Tehran). 1
In view of Turkish success Kermanshah and. reverse in Sistan would
strongly deprecate leaving Kerman unprotected as likely cause disaster.
Persian authorities and British subjects most unwilling for column leaving*
and with reason. Could not reinforcements referred to my telegram, 310 C.,
July 3rd, he sent complete with all transport to Kerman via Bunder Abbas ?
In my opinion start of column should be delayed at any rate until reinforce
ments on road. Colonel Twigg considers that column should not start until
reinforcements received.
190
Telegram P., No. 94, dated the 6th (received 7th) July 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. 199. In view of your telegram 1038 (1338 ?) and of
views expressed by Government of India. His Majesty’s Government have
decided that pardon cannot be granted Khans. With this exception instruc
tions in my ahovementioned telegram hold good. I have just learnt from
Malcolm that under Barman Parma’s pressure Soulet is, however, now making
apparent sincere attempt to induce Khans to release prisoners unconditional!/.
I cannot say I place much hope in Soulet’s endeavours, but at all events firm
tone he is said to he taking cannot be injurious to your negotiations.
Addressed Trevor as No. 228 j repeated Basrah.

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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 discussion in the volume includes the following topics:

  • Decoration for the Persian Foreign Minister and Farman Farma for his military support of the British
  • Turkish advance and defeat on Kermanshah road
  • the Russian defeat and withdrawal towards Hamadan
  • the Russian advance on and defeat at Khanikin.

The volume 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 volume 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 (173 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 175; 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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