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File 3443/1914 Pt 2 'German War: German emissaries to Afghanistan' [‎137v] (284/490)

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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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No. Cf. 251, dated Bushire, the 6th (received 14th) July 1915 (Confidential).
From— Major A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Officer on Special duty, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Residencr
(in the absence of the Resident), *
To—The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department.
In continuation of my letter No. 235, dated 5th June 1915, I hare the
honour to forward herewith, for the information of the Government of India
Ho. 63 , dated the 19 th Jane 1915. ^ copy of the rnarfcinally-cited despatch
t . . . frora Hls Ma .l pst .v’s Consul-General at
Ispahan to His Majesty s Minister, Tehran, regarding the situation at the
former place, and describing an interview with the new Governor-Genpml
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. -i-Ashjaa. ^cneiai,
2 . The late Governor-General 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. -i-Muhtasham was recalled at the
instance of the Kussian Legation owing to the supine attitude he adopted on
the occasion of the murder of M. Kaver, Manager of the Russian Bank. Mr
Grahame has sent me a copy of his two despatches on this subject; unfortun
ately one has been lost in the post. On receipt of a copy I will forward copies
for the information of the Government of India. 1
Ispahan situation.
Appointment 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. -i-Ashjaa, Bakhtiari: his programme.
^ 0 * Ispahan,
Sir » 19th June 1915.
In amplification of my telegram No. 128 of do-day's date, informing you
of my interview of yesterday evening with 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. -i-Asbjaa, I have now the
honour to report as follows :
My Russian Colleague having expressed the desire to accompany me
when 1 should call on 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. -i-Ashjaa in pursuance of the instructions
contained in your telegram No. 51 of the loth instant, I arranged wilh
M. Hildebrandt that we should pay a joint visit yesterday evening to His
Lxceilency who had for some days past been soliciting an interview with me.
In a preliminary discussion on our line of action M. Hildehrandt and I
agreed that it would be preferable to tell 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. -i-Ashjaa that we had no desire
to cast the shortcomings of his brother 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. -i-Muhtasham in his teeth and
Ttn Id h S 1 V U - r n lati ° nS With him 0n a clea “ sIate : further that
a v r i 1 " nl J p 8 >rable to avail ourselves of the offer which 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. -i-
Ashjaa had made in the course of an interview on the 11 th instant, viz., that
he would be prepared to appoint a non-Baklitiari Deputy Governor who should
he a persona grata to both Legations and their local representatives.
call deSi x T . 1 t0 T ? k the lead a " d ^id that we made this joint
nm flcatlon frel .L p • ^ Excelle "<7 had now received the official
sourL of nWi e tn ,f r l®°r rn ^ ent ° f hi9 a PP"i"‘ment which was a
ource of pleasure to all his friends, not least to both Legations whose
influence, as I was sure His Excellency must be aware, had plaved a laree
Hakht'iaris.° Wn aPP01Dtment and “ the mai " tena "" e of the honour of the
with one of the^t^reni v' n f unconcealed self-satisfaction, responded
happv when he shnT^' P 1 *™ 868 , 1 " the that he would only feel really
worfhv of the confidinc T ^ V 0 pr0ve b . v his actions that he was
wormy ot tde conhdence reposed in him by his friends.
ing that he hadfreHrpfi ^ 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. -i-Muhtasham and learn-
town, we mildlv consipnpd r a ^ _ 1 *^^ ar af, a garden some miles outside the
some 111^^1 reservations)! " ^ ^ a merited oblivion (with
°f the happie/era^now^awn?^ 00 ^ e ^T fl ^ ^ aint * n P ur P^ e an( l a picture
ia putting in the high lights, DS 01 spahau au(1 a PPeaIed to us to help hiia

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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)
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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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