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File 3443/1914 Pt 2 'German War: German emissaries to Afghanistan' [96r] (200/490)
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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In the bank at Birjand there is only sufficient cash to defray for three
months the ordinary expenses of the Consulate.
In Sistan the Sistan bank are just paying out for military requirements
two hundred thousand Krans which is all their cash. Ordinarily the Manager
receives from Revenue and Customs Department 150 thousand Krans monthly.
Now-a-days Customs receipts are low and Manager cannot buy my drafts on
Tehran, if money is retained by finance agent or if revenue collecting is
checked.
I have been informed by the Birjmd Manager that in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
branches there is surplus stock and he suggests that specie be immediately
brought rid Karachi and Nushki to Sistan. Sistan Manager reports that at
present he can sell plenty of drafts on India up to Rs. 20,000 per mensem,
provided that the Persian authorities’ rate is higher than 385 Krans per
Rs. 100. Present rate of bank is 415 Krans. I hope that these suggestions
will be considered by His Majesty’s Minister in consultation with the Director
of Bank and that Government of India will allow me to sell to the Manager,
Sistan and Birjand, at Rs. 100 per 380 Krans treasury supply bills. I consider
that some specie should also be imported, as it is not safe if the condition of
the country becomes more unsettled to rely on local merchants buying drafts.
Addressed to Tehran, 71; repeated to Baluchistan, Meshed.
52
Telegram P., No. 177 C., dated (and received) the 6th 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.
Noon of August 4th four British officers, four Native officers and 284
rank and file reached Sistan. All well. No hitch. Sent to His Britannic j
Majesty’s Minister, Tehran, No. 75.
53
Teleo-ram P., No. 68 C., dated (and received) the 6th August 1915.
O 7 *
From—His Britannic Maiesty's Consul-General, Meshed,
q' 0 The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla,.
Half of first Regiment of Russian Semerechia Cossacks left yesterday
morning and the other half under Colonel Guschen left this morning for
Turbatd-Haidari (?).
Addressed to His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran ; repeated to Agent
to the Governor-General in Baluchistan and His Britannic Majesty s Consul,
Birjand.
54
Telegram P., No. 95, dated (and received) the 6th August 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment (repeated to Petrograd and Meshed).
Kindly refer to your telegram 70.
It is probable that the misbehaviour of the Cossacks is exaggerated to a
great extent, but it is most essential in any case not to encourage Persians to
believe that we are prepared to listen to all their complaints against the
Russians and to investigate them. You should point out to Governor in 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.
- 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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