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File 3443/1914 Pt 2 'German War: German emissaries to Afghanistan' [28r] (62/490)
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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113
Telegram P., No. S. 1081, dated the 25th October 1915.
From-The Secretary to tte Government of India in the Foreign and Political De-
To—The Secretary to the
Government of Bombay
From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions.
, Political Department.
Please refer to your letter No. 629 P.-W., dated 18th October. Hail All
toill be sent back to Bombay for further interrogation by Criminal Intelligence
Department, Bombay. Pending receipt of final orders as to bis treatment he
should be interned in civil jail. No communication should be permitted
between Haji Ah and Listeman and party who are interned at Ahmednaffar
prisoners of w ar camp. ®
114
Telegram P., No. 63 F. (Secret), dated (and received) the 2oth 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. ^
I have good reason to believe that all German attempts towards Afghan
istan w ill be directed by Niedermayer and those in western and southern parts
ot Persia by Klein Latter is expected to arrive in this country shortly.
Addressed to Consul-General, Meshed; repeated to India and ( ) Shim/
Birjand and Kerman. ' *
115
Telegram P., No. 216, dated the 25th (received 26th) October 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Kerman,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla. ^
There is nothing to report to-day.
116
Telegram P., No. 408 F., dated the 25th (received 26th) October 1915.
From — His Britamic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Clear line. Reference my telegram No. 405. Consul, Shiraz, telegraphs
as follows:—“ No. 423, October 25th. General situation.
“ I am I fear now* forced to submit my opinion to you that it is im
possible for us to remain here any longer unless Persian Government are
prepared to take immediately vigorous steps to set matters right in Pars.
Tw t o outrages have now been committed with perfect impunity and that
others will follow is certain. With the exception of my private servant and
(Psowars) all have been either wounded or killed, and I am practically a
prisoner myself. Together with our friends and employes, Kaw r am and I
are constantly threatened with assassination. In fact situation is intoler
able and is I venture to think one to w r hich no representative of Great Britain
should be expected to submit. Of course I am most reluctant to recommend
evacuation of Pars and I myself am quite prepared to remain in region as long
as agent of His Majesty’s Government at Tehran considers this desirable, but
no useful purpose it seems to me can be served by our remaining here in such
circumstances any longer, and I am reluctant that our friends and employes
should be exposed to further risks. I do not think as long as German Consul
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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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- Title
- 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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