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File 1110/1916 Pt 3 'German War: Persia' [‎71v] (147/354)

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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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left, there was no intention of withdrawing [Russian troops at Ispahan, Kashan,
Kum, Sultanabad and Kerredj. Consul was confident that Lurs are friendly
and can be induced by Persian Government to attack Turks and harass them
and Persian Government is sending them money and necessary instructions,
and are making every effort to collect forces to deal with bands of Mujahids.
Sinlucbis and Kurds side with Turks.
As to Turkish objective, Baratow had been able to form no opinion.
I am informed by Russian Minister Grand Duke has telegraphed from
Tiflis that reinforcements will be sent but he seems to think they will not be
hurried up and will be few.
Addressed to Foreign Office; sent to Petrograd.
201
Telegram R., No. 331 C., dated the 8th (received 9th) July 1916.
From— Bbigadieb-Gener^l 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.
Your telegram No. 58.
There would appear to be no difference between the word suggested by
Persian Government and police. I may, therefore, press the use of Qushun
Junub Iran if India approves.
Addressed to Tehran.
202
Telegram P,, No. 387 S., dated the 9th July 1916.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—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 (repeated to Hi»
Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran; Sir P. Cox, Basrah).
Secretary of State for India, sends following, 6th July:— Begins. Marling
has now been instructed that negotiations regarding Shiraz prisoners should be
on basis approved in Foreign Office telegram No. 235 of 17th May. We have
cancelled permission to give assurance of pardon. Trevor should be instructed
accordingly. Ends. Foreign Office telegram, No. 235, contains following
instructions -.—Begins. You may accept conditions 1 and 2 in your above-
mentioned telegram (Minister, Tehran’s telegram No. 331 of 13th May), but it
would be undesirable to commit Sis Mlajesty , s Government definitely as
regards condition 3 unless situation renders this essential. Ends. Please
comply.
(Received with Army Department memorandum No. H. 6120, dated the 7th July 1916.)
Telegram P., No. B.-M. 86, dated the 30th June 1916.
From—The General Officer Commanding, Sistan, Khwash,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
Rnip? wX? 06 ° f 29th June - The report from Captair
James written halfway between Sangun and Siah Jangal on 29th June wa!
received to-day -.--Begins. A force, said to belong to Halil Khan and number
mg apparently about 200, fiercely attacked my detachment which arrivec
here at 8 a m yesterday In the first minute, Lieutenant Uloth and myseli
and semoi Indian offieer(s) were wounded. As the escort for Jiand and hi-
son were either hit themselves or their horses hit the two managed to escape
Ihe other 2 prisoners were killed. Action lasted throughout the day, and a!
been heavy 1 ^ retired. Their losses cannot be calculated but they must have

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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.

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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 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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