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File 3443/1914 Pt 2 'German War: German emissaries to Afghanistan' [80r] (168/490)
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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Telegram P., No. 805 S., dated the 11th August 1915.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—The Hon’ble the Agent to the Governor-General and Chief Commissioner in
Baluchistan, Quetta (repeated to Consul-General, Meshed, and Consul,
Sistan).
A most satisfactory reply has been sent by His Majesty the Amir to
Viceroy’s letters regarding the approach to Afghanistan of German Agents. He
explains that it has never been the practice of the Afghan Government to
permit parties of armed foreigners to tour in Afghan territory. These
German parties will, His Majesty states, he disarmed and interned till end of
war if they enter Afghanistan. IIis Majesty in his own handwriting adds a
friendly postscript in which he reiterates his intention of maintaining neutrality
during the present war.
73
Telegram P., No. 807 S., dated the 11th August 1915.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To— Major F. B. Pripeaux, C.I.E., His Britannic Majesty’s Consul for Sistan and
Kain.
Please report result of conflict at Kain between German party and
Cossacks, if you have had confirmation of the report.
This is with reference to your telegram No. 156 C., dated the 1st
instant.
74
Telegram P., No. 808 S., dated the 11th August 1915.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla,
To—L ieutenant-Colonel C. T. Ducat, His Britannic Majesty’s Consul, Kerman
(repeated to Major Trevor, Bushire).
The Government of India do not consider that suggestion made by you in
your telegram No. 83 of 7th August is practicable.
75
Telegram P., No. 13 F.,? dated (and received) the 12th August 1915.
From—MiJOE F. B. Peibeaux, C.I.E., His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Sistan
and Kain,
To-The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Sistan situation is rather perplexing. Taj Mahomed Reqi is encamped
at village of
Sardar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Khudadad Khan with several hundred ftarhaddis from
various 0 tribes other than Jebinds and is awaiting permission to purchase
S I have been informed by Governor-General that on Taj Mahomed
expressing re-ret for his past conduct he is willing to forgive him. I find
STt the fame time Governor-General sent a telegram to Sistan Mullas
and Purdil’s son Khudadad Khan, Ali Khan (and?) not to permit Taj Mahomed
stav on aTsistan. Vice-Consul has been asked by Taj Mahomed to
v . • i.im and former is suggesting to both parties a meeting at Sistan,
Tu MahomTd bf.ng given a saKnduft. Ali Khan and Khudadad Khan
on 3 account of confinement at Birjand of Purdil are not at heart friendly
towards Governor, but they have given out that under orders ot Deputy
Governor they are collecting!?) to act against Taj Mahomed. I am of opinion
that they willOever act against latter and the local authorities are a.vaie of it.
Beccivsd on 14 i’*fi 5 wiih
INDIA FOREIGN SECRETARY’S
Letter. No. 34- m
Dated 20 AUG 1915
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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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- 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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