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File 3443/1914 Pt 2 'German War: German emissaries to Afghanistan' [‎19r] (44/490)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (238 folios). It was created in 1 Jun 1915-21 Nov 1915. It was written in English and French. 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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126
Telegram P., No. 8 F., dated (and received) the 27th October 1915.
From—L ieutenant-Colonel T. W. Haig, His Britannic Majesty's Consul
General and Agent to the Government of India in Khorasan/Meshed
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political D
ment, Simla. epart-
It is reported by the Turkish officer in Russian custody at Turbat-i-
Haidari that two machine guns and three wireless stations were brought from
Constantinople by the German party. One station and two guns have been
despatched to Afghanistan. One station was left in Ispahan. The third is
also still in Ispahan but it was originally intended for Meshed.
128
Telegram P., No. 142 F., dated the 27th (received 28th) October 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister. Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
A report received from Indo-European telegraph Department Singaller
at Ispahan states that German expedition for Afghanistan will go to Tabas in
two parties. Eiist party includes Austrian doctor, 8 Austrian soldiers, 6
Afghans, 12 mule-loads of personal effects and 21 of arms, &c., and money
and starts to-morrow under Major von Fersen (name may require correction).
Second party leaves by different road under Seialg eight days later.
157
Telegram dated the 31st October (received 1st November ) 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty’s Vice-Consul, Yezd,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi. v
Three German officers, 22 Austro-Hungarian, 6 Persian subjects arrived
at Nain from Ispahan afternoon of October 30th, left in the direction of Yezd
this afternoon, October 31st, have 84 animals, 8 of which loaded with personal
baggage name (s) of officer (s)—one German officer Nickelman.
Addressed Tehran, repeated Meshed, Kerman, Sistan, India.
158
Telegram P., No. 1315-C., dated (and received) the 31st October 1915.
From—The Hon'ble the Chief Commissioner and Agent to the Governor-General
in the North-West Frontier Region of British India bordering Afghanistan. Province, Peshawar,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
Of the Kurram messengers I sent to Kabul one has returned to Kurram.
On the 25th instant he left Kabul. Reports that orders have been received
by Haji Mahmud Khan Hakim and Logar who is chief Bankrmandar with
German party that the Germans are not to be permitted to leave Rabar Bagh
and that they are not to be allowed to communicate with any one. The Amir
has, he states, had two interviews with Germans motoring on each occasion from
and to Paghman and returning at once. The Amir at first interview said he
must be given time to consult the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. and at the second interview stated
that he could not break his alliance with the Government of Great Britain.
Mirza Abdul Latif, one of Amir’s principal Munshis A term used in the Middle East, Persia and South Asia to refer to a secretary, assistant or amanuensis. Munshis were employed in the British administration in the Gulf. of Kabul, gave this
information to my messenger. The Germans have it is rumoured asked for
permission to withdraw to Herat but have been given no reply.

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The volume contains correspondence regarding the Persian Campaign of the First World War and the movements and activities of the Central Powers in Persia [Iran] between June and November 1915. The correspondence is particularly concerned with German and Ottoman attempts to infiltrate Afghanistan from Persia, and of ensuring the continued neutrality of both Afghanistan and Persia.

The primary correspondents are the British Legation, Tehran; the British Embassy, Petrograd [Saint Petersburg]; the Government of India; and the Foreign Office.

The volume contains a single folio in French (f 184), a communication from the Russian Ambassador in 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.

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1 volume (238 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 238; 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 between ff 121-127, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers.

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