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File 3360/1916 Pt 3 'Persian correspondence. (1918-22)' [‎85r] (180/668)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (329 folios). It was created in 1918-1922. It was written in English. 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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From—His Britannic Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz,
To—The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
Kawam has arrived (group corrupt ? Bushire) en route for India—have
wired to Political Secretary, Bombay, to assist him if necessary.
This refers to your 9-S. of January 3rd.
112
{Becewed from Army Department.)
Telegram P., No. G. S.-74-382, dated the 15th (received 16th) January 1920.
From—The General Officer Commanding, Eushire,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Delhi.
Briority. —Beference your No. 48 of January 2nd.
After conference with Deputy Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. and Colonel Lucas
following are proposed operations :—
Degree sheet No. 10, O. and P. Persia.
South Persia Rifles to furnish 2 sections of Artillery, 2 squadrons, 600
iifles, supplying two columns.
“ A ” Column South Persia Rifles to concentrate at Jirreh, “ B ” Column
South Persia Rifles at Parrashband on 13th Eehruary.
Bushire Force furnishes “ C ” Column, commanded by Lieutenant-
Colonel Hunter, 117th Mahrattas, consisting of one section 36th Mountain
Battery, 600 rifles 117th Mahrattas concentrate Ahram on February 13th.
Forward movement, February 15th. “ A ” Column to line Deh-Rud-
Bushkan exclusive ; {< B ” Column Bushkan inclusive of Chiniz ; “ C ”
Column to line Khaviz-Ashi-Taleh. Squadron 15th Lancers from Bushire to
line Sana-Mund river Shumbeh. The object is to occupy localities favour
able to rebellious Khans, and place our own headmen in hostile villages.
Further operations depend on the rebels’ movements.
It is expected that time to complete will be six weeks after concentrations
when it is hoped that rebels will either be driven from friendly country or
surrender.
“A” and tc B ” Columns will arrange their own transport, supplies and
administrative services. For “ C ” Column, transport available is sufficient for
service from Bushire to Ahram (advanced base) ; beyond there, 600 hired
Persian mules at approximately 5 krans per mule per day; these, are most
suitable for the theatre of operations. No coolies A term used to describe labourers from a number of Asian countries, now considered derogatory. . Existing administrative
services sufficient for the force which is to be employed. .After the formation of
“ C ” Column, the garrison at Shiraz will he 1 section Mountain Battery,
1 squadron, 415 rifles : at Kazerun, 1 section Mountain battery, 310 rifles .
at Borazjun, 150 rifles 71st Punjabis.
Full details will be posted, but, as the troops from Shiraz should start
on January 31st, trust that assent to above scheme may be wired immedi
ately.
113
Telegram P., No. 153, dated the 16th (received 17th) January 1920.
From—The Deputy Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire,
To The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
(Repeated to Tehran.)
Have discussed question of operations against rebel Khans with General
Officer Commanding and Inspector-General, South Persia Rifles. Please see

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Content

The volume consists of letters telegrams, and memoranda comprising miscellaneous correspondence from the Government of India.

A number of topics are covered in the correspondence including:

  • use of aeroplanes in South Persia
  • a note by General Douglas on policy in Fars
  • the view of the General Officer Commanding, Bushire, as to the results of complete British withdrawal from the Bushire-Shiraz road
  • views on policy in the Bushire-Shiraz area
  • knowledge of Farman Farma concerning the Kashgai uprising
  • Bakhtiari khans and their finances
  • proposed dissolution of the South Persian Rifles
  • details on the armed units of Persian tribesmen assembled by Wilhelm Wassmuss
  • rebellion of Mohammad Taqi Khan

Correspondents include: HBM Consul-General, Meshed; the Under-Secretary to the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; HBM Consul, Sistan; HBM Minister, Tehran; Chief of the General Staff, Delhi; HBM Consul-General and Agent of the Government in India, Khorassan.

The volume includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, the year the subject file was opened, subject headings, and a list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

Extent and format
1 volume (329 folios)
Arrangement

The subject 3360 (Persian Correspondence) consists of three volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/612-614. The volumes are divided into three parts, with each part comprising 1 volume.

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 325; 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. The front and back covers, along with the two leading and two ending flyleaves have not been foliated.

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