File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia' [52v] (115/345)
The record is made up of 1 volume (167 folios). It was created in 10 Nov 1915-5 Jun 1916. 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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I am informed by Manager of Imperial Bank of Persia that he ha s
received an enquiry from his Board and has replied asking for 50,000 pounds
of silver from China: he admits, however, that this sum will, by no means
suffice and he merely mentioned it under the belief that it would embarrass
his Board to find more.
Pinancial situation is going from bad to worse. Trade is almost at a
standstill and it is difficult to sell on London even with exchange at 13.
If Russian Government would consent to open frontier to trade
(a measure which has been under consideration for some time) it would be some
relief. But owing to large sums brought in by Russian troops in rouble
notes it would only improve matters to a slight extent and it is imperative to
import a considerable quantity of silver say 200,000 pounds to begin with.
Cox has urged institution of a species of partial blockade on Government
of India in order to put pressure Southern Provinces where, enemy influence
is paramount and has proposed that exports of luxuries, e.g., tea, etc., from
India to Gulf Ports should be prohibited except to approved persons. But
such a measure of further restriction of trade would tend to aggravate finan
cial position here as all tea and many other articles which might be equally
described as luxuries are now reaching north of Persia only from the south
I am moreover very sceptical about good results in south anticipated by Cox
at all events for many months. I deprecate adoption of such a measure.
Poregoing is fully endorsed by Bank Manager. Ends.
Confidential .—I eather Manager is seriously concerned as to Bank’s
future position. Without this note circulation in Tehran amounts to a million
tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
while silver in hand is under half a million
tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
and on March 8tli
next instalment of 30,000 pounds has to be found.
i
Telegram E., No. 147-P., dated the 8th (received 9th) March 1916.
From —His Britannic Majefty’s Minister^ Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi. & 1
Ispahan reports that Kardorf was attacked by Ithobad Khan Boir Ahmadi
near ezdi Kbast his following scattered and his baggage plundered, Kardorf
himself escaped. 30 3 1
Persian Government have no confirmation.
43
Telegram P., No. 482-D. S., dated th
From—The Secretary to the Government
Department, Felhf
To—The Political Eesident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
.
e 10th March 1916.
of India in the Foreign and Political
(Repeated to Tehranj)
In circum^Wp am ^ ° f i 7tIi aDd Ivor’s telegram 55S of Sth March,
able and that S . e ^P am # ed we agree that Kawam’s detention would be undesir-
on him further S 6 ^ ress acce ptance of services of British officers
Bunder Abb W , Arra agemfents are being made for despatch to
ammunition for d serv ic6able rifles and one million rounds of
%kes will nrooeed ^ to representative. As arranged
o under Abbas and start recruiting military police.
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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 November 1915 and April 1916. 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 Consulate, Seistan and Kain; and the Government of India.
The volume contains a single folio in French (f 164), a communication from the National Committee for the Protection of the Independence of Persia.
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 (167 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume. The subject 3443 (German War/Persia) consists of six volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/472-477. The volumes are divided into six parts, with each part comprising one 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 165; 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, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:43v, 44ar:44av, 44r:53v, 56r:61v, 63r:63v, 65r:68v, 71r:80v, 82r:119v, 121r:137v, 140r:146v, 148r:151v, 153r:159v, 160ar, 160r:163v, 165r:165v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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