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Correspondence and Papers on Persia [215r] (177/245)
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—NOTARIES.
55
1896, was appointed chief of arsenals. In the spring of 1897 was
sent on a special mission to several European courts to announce
the accession of Muzaffar-ed-Pin Shah. Received the
G.C.M.G.
[Knight] Grand Cross of [the Order of] St Michael and St George (accolade).
in
the same year..
Is highly educated, and is probably one of the most capable
men in Persia. His relations with H.M.’s Legation in Teheran
have always been of the most cordial nature. Is a member of the
Council.
Age about 40; rank, Amir-i-Tuman; speaks English, French,
and German.
NASSIR ES SALTANEH—
Son of Nizam el Ulema, of Tabriz, and nephew of
Vakil
Elected representative or attorney, acting in legal matters such as contracting marriage, inheritance, or business; a high-ranking legal official; could also refer to a custodian or administrator.
el MuUc,
Ndzam ed D owl eh, and Ala el Mulk (q.v.).
Appointed minister of Crown Domains and Agriculture in
December, 1897.
Age 28.
NAYYAR EL MULK, JAFAR KULI KHAN-
Brother of the late Ali Kuli Khan, Mukhber ed Dowleh (q.v.).
Born in Shiraz 1830. Came to Teheran 1839. Entered the
College when it was founded in 1849 ; became assistant-dnector o
the College in the sixties, and director of it on his father’s deat i m
1871. In April, 1897, he was made Yazir i Ulum (minister of
Public Instruction), which post he now holds.
Age 67 ; speaks French.
NAZAM ED DOWLEH, MIRZA ASAD ULLAH KHAN-
' *Son of the Nizam el Ulema, of Tabriz. Was appointed secretary
to the Persian legation in St. Petersburgh, and afterwards became
governor of Ardebil, in Azerbaijan. He was Persian minister
Russia for some time; and then was appointed ambassador
Constantinople, where he remained for about two-and-a-hal years,
until 1895, when he was replaced hy Ins brother the Ala d MM.
Went as governor-general to Ears m 1896, and retained
Teheran in December, 1897, being superseded by lirman lirma.
Aoe about 55. Is a member of the council, and speaks Trench
and Russian.
5 NAZIM EL MULK, MIRZA JAHANGIR KHAN-
Has been many rears in the Foreign Office, was oreign Office
agent in Tabriz until 1897, and was then appointed in charge o
English section in the Foreign Office.
Age about 45.
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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)
- Arrangement
The papers proceed in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
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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- Mss Eur F111/64
- Title
- 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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