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File 3443/1914 Pt 2 'German War: German emissaries to Afghanistan' [93r] (194/490)
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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38
Telegram P., dated the 3rd (received 4th) August 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 Lave represented the case to the Foreign Office and have expressed a
hope that the Government of Russia will withdraw objections.
This is with reference to your telegram to India, No. 65 C.
Addressed Meshed ; repeated India, Birjand.
39
Telegram P., No. 166 C., dated (and received) the 4th August 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Sistan,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
ment, Simla.
On the 31st July
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.
Taj Muhammad Beqi of Sarhad arrived with a
considerable following at Koh-i-Malik Siah. At our subsidised shop, his men
made a few small purchases.
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.
says that he must get grain from Sistan..
I have been authorised by the Governor-General to inform the
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.
that the claims against him will be compromised for 2,000 sheep. The Officer
Commanding, Robat Column, has been requested by me to inform Taj Muham
mad accordingly.
Addressed to Minister, Tehran, as No. 71, and repeated to Quetta and
Meshed.
40
Telegram P., No. 167 C., dated (and received) the 4th August 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Sistan,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Please refer to my telegram, dated the 3rd August, No. 71.
Governor-General states a mistake about the identity of Taj Muhammad
was made by his Deputy when bringing the message to me. The terms of
settlement are being considered afresh by him.
There will not, I think, be any trouble.
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.
has with Him 3,000 trans
port animals, cows, donkeys and camels.
Addressed to Tehran as No. 72, and repeated to Quetta and Meshed.
41
Telegram P., No. 92, dated (and received) the 4th August 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Persian situation.
It is reported by His Majesty’s Consul-General at Ispahan that he has
teason to believe that within a short time there will be some 300 Austrians
and Germans (former being prisoners of w'ar who have however escaped from
Trans-Caspia) assembled in the town of Ispahan. They are at present in camp,
a short distance from outside of town limits, and possess large quantities of
rifles and ammunition in addition to having a wireless telegraphy apparatus,
machine guns and bombs w r ith them. They will not allow any one to approach
their camp. A considerable number of Mujtahids are also in their service.
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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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- 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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