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Correspondence and Papers on Persia [207r] (161/245)
The record is made up of 1 file (127 folios). It was created in 18 Jan 1897-28 Feb 1898. 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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TEHERAN—NOTABLES.
39
Was private secretary of Nassir ed in Shah until his death,
then acted in the same capacity to the present Shah, until he was
appointed Yazir i
Darbar
A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family).
(Minister of the Court) on 24 Novem ber,
1896.
Is a strong supporter of the late Sadr Azam.
Age about 44.
9. AMIN EL MULK, MIRZA ISMAIL KHAN—
Is the younger brother of the Amin es Sultan (Sadr Azam until
1896) During his brother’s grand vizirship, he held the appoint
ment of minister of Finance. Since his dismissal in November,
1896, holds no official position.
Age 40.
10 AMIN ES SULTAN, MIEZA AU ASGHAE KHAN—
Son of the late Amin es Sultan, Aka Ibrahim Khan, who, from
menial servant at court, rose to he Abdar, Abdar Basin, and
Minister of State, in charge of the treasury and all court appoint
ments, and was much trusted by the late Shah. Was chamberlain at
court, then became “ Sahib i jam ” or chief of the commissariat
department, and transports connected with the court, l ien
received title of Amin el Mulk, and on the death of his father
became Amin es Sultan, and was appointed Vazir-i-
Darbar
A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family).
. In
1885 was appointed Vazir i Aazam (prime minister), and m 1888
Sadr Azam (grand vizir). He was dismissed 24 November, 1890,
and from 1885 until then held all the important ministries,
interior, foreign affairs, treasury, war customs, etc., virtually
abolishing cabinet and council. Since his dismissal, has resided
in Korn. In September, 1897, he was offered governorship of
Kerman, but refused it. He has the highest rank the Persian
government can bestow, is a G.C.B., and grand cordon of many
Continental orders.
Age 43.
11. AMIN ES SALTANEH, MUHAMMAD ALI KHAN— ^
Brother-in-law of Amin es Sultan (Sadr Azam until 1896), to
whom he owed his position at court, which he held until the end of
1896, when he was dismissed. His position was “ Sanduk ar
Bashi.” Since then he holds no appointment.
Age 50.
12. AMIR I NIZAM, HASSAN ALI KHAN GARRUSI—
Son of Reza Kuli Khan of Garrus ; chief of Garrus Kurds, and
holds the district of Garrus (Bijar) in fief. Was sent to Paris as
Minister Plenipotentiary in 1858 (received in audience by Napoleon
II I May 18) ; in 1860 was some months in London : on his return
to Persia became Vazir i Favayid (Minister of public works), and
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This volume consists mainly of correspondence received by George Nathaniel Curzon, mostly on matters relating to Persia.
The letters are from friends, acquaintances and other correspondents, including a number of army officers, diplomats, writers and travellers with an interest in Persia. Many of the letters discuss the internal affairs of Persia and British policy regarding that country, mostly from the perspective of British officers and diplomats who are residing or have visited there. Reference is also made to Curzon's recent book, Persia and the Persian Question , and the correspondence includes suggested revisions for future editions of the book. Notable correspondents include Albert Houtum-Schindler, Benjamin W Stainton, and John Richard Preece, British Consul at Ispahan.
Also included in the file is a first proof of a paper by Captain Percy Molesworth Sykes entitled 'Recent Journeys to Persia', which was read at the Royal Geographical Society on 28 June 1897.
The file concludes with a copy of a printed report entitled 'Persia: Biographical Notices of Members of the Royal Family, Notables, Merchants, and Clergy', dated December 1897 and compiled by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Philip Picot, Military Attaché at Teheran [Tehran] for the use of the British Legation.
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- 1 file (127 folios)
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The papers proceed in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 123, and terminates at f 247, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, 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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- Correspondence and Papers on Persia
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, 123r:124v, 166r, 167r:168v, 187r:247v, i-r:i-v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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