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File 3443/1914 Pt 2 'German War: German emissaries to Afghanistan' [24r] (54/490)
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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89
Telegram P., No. 209, dated (and received) the 21st October 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Kerman,
To-The Secretary^to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
There is nothing to report.
90
Telegram R., No. 67, dated (and received) the 21st October 1915.
From-MAJOR W. F. T. O'Connor, C.I.E., His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Shiraz,
To-The Secretar^to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
follovls am repeating y0Ur tele S ram No * 1063 S. to Minister. My reply
Addressed to Foreign ; repeated to Bushire.
92
Telegram P., No. 1263, dated (and received) the 22nd 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, ^
To—The the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
One more European f r°m P e rsi a rmd a Punjabi Sikh from Kashmir are
reported by informer from Kabul to have joined German party in Kabul
Am.r and tamily are at Paghman for the Id festival. A
firman
A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’).
has been
issued by Amir to all Civil and Military Officers not to take leave for Id and
to remain at their posts until further orders. A pronouncement of some kind
is expected after the Id and my informant is remaining at Kabul to report
any further information that he may obtain. Ningrahar notables are for-
bidden under pain of severe penalty to join or assist Mohmands according to a
belated Jirman from Amir, dated September lltb, which was read out recently
by Governor of Jalalabad. J
94
Telegram P., No. S. 1068, dated the 22nd October 1915.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—The Hon'blb 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.
, Basrah.
Kindly intimate what, if any, arrangements are in existence now at
Ispahan for obtaining news of German movements and other matters. It is
considered most important by Military authorities here that we should be
kept informed of Ispahan affairs. If necessary, will you consult Minister ?
95
Telegram P., No. 210, dated the 22nd October 1915.
From— Lieutenant-Colonel C. T. Ducat, His Britannic Majesty's Consul
Kerman, 1
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla. ^
There is nothing to report.
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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.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (238 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
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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- English and French in Latin script View the complete information for this record
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- File 3443/1914 Pt 2 'German War: German emissaries to Afghanistan'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 1r:41v, 42ar, 42r:42v, 43ar, 43r:48v, 50r:96v, 100r:122v, 123ar, 123r:145v, 148r:183v, 185r:212v, 213ar, 213r:219v, 220ar, 220r:222v, 223ar, 223r:238v, back-i
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