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File 4097/1914 Pt 3 'Mesopotamia: administration; personnel; military officers appointed to civil administration' [324r] (657/709)
The record is made up of 1 volume (346 folios). It was created in 30 Jan 1916-4 Feb 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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3346
916
V_
No. D.-10-3G, dated the 28th October 1915.
From—The Hon’ble Surgeon-General H. Hathaway, Deputy Director, Medical
Services, Indian Expeditionary Force “ D,”
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Army Headquarters, India, Delhi.
Wlt T r f. fere 2, ce to the attached extract from a letter from the Chief Political
Officer, Indian Expeditionary Force “ D,” I have the honour to enquire whether
any civil sub-assistant surgeons could be found for civil employ in Mesopotamia at
that rate.
Extract from a letter dated the 8th September 1915, from the Chief Political Officer
Indian Expeditionary Force" Df to the Deputy Director, Medical Services,
Force “ DF
Your letter D.-10-12 of August 23rd, regarding civil dispensaries.
I concur generally as to the desirabilty of opening civil dispensaries at Amarah,
Nasiriyeh, and Kurnah; local funds, however, are not at present in a position to bear
heavy charges on this account, and after consulting the Revenue Commissioner, I
put forward the following alternative proposition as the most we can spend this
year (i. e., till April 1st, 1916).—
Civil Sub-Assistant Surgeon (Muhammadan! ..
* * * * *
Amarah
and
Kurnah.
Nasiriyeh.
Rs.
Rs.
100
100
*
* *
Letter No. D.-10-36, dated Basrah, the 28th October (received the 18th
November) 1915.
From—The Deputy Director, Medical Services, Force “ D,”
To—The Chief of the General Staff.
With reference to the attached extract from a letter from the Chief Political
Officer, Indian Expeditionary Force “ L), ; ' 1 have the honour to enquire whether
any civil sub-assistant surgeons could be found for civil employ in Mesopotamia at
that rate.
Telegram No. 312-Est. A., dated Simla, the 24th February 1916.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department,
To—T he Hon’ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir P. Z. Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., Political
Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Basra.
Please refer to letter dated 28th October 1915, No. D-10-36, from Depu
ty Director, Medical Services, to Chief of the General Staff, regarding civil
sub-assistant surgeons for Mesopotamia. Government of India agree to enter
tainment as temporary measure of two such officers on pay proposed, and endeavours
are being made to engage suitable Muhammadans. Will they be allowed house-
rent or free quarters in lieu and to engage in private practice, if any ? These par
ticulars are required to reply to enquiries made by candidate.
Telegram, dated Basrah, dated the 6th March 1916.
From—The Deputy Chief Political Officer, Basrah,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
Your 312-Est. A., 24th. Reply to both questions is in affirmative. Three
sub-assistant surgeons required, not two, viz., one each for Kurnah, Amarah and
Nasiriyeh.
deceived on AUG 1316 w itli
INDIA FOREIGN SECRETARY’S
Letter. No. 57 a
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This volume contains requests for skilled personnel from British civil and military authorities in newly occupied territory in Iraq written between 1916 and 1920, to 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. , and the Government of India. The papers primarily consist of letters from Basra or Baghdad requesting the secondment or requisition of staff to Iraq from India. The letters discuss the various roles required as well as their pay and tenure. The roles range from police superintendents to postal clerks, police officers, medical staff and a range of other military personnel.
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- 1 volume (346 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
The subject 4097 (Basra and Mesopotamia) consists of 5 files, IOR/L/PS/10/513-517. The files are divided into 7 parts, with parts 1, 2, 3 comprising one file each, parts 4, 5 comprising the fourth file and parts 6, 7 comprising the fifth file.
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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 348; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:314v, 315ar, 315v, 315v:348v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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