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File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia' [81v] (173/345)
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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and anti-Russian bias. As to this I say that I have at no time ventured t
oppose them, and have no bias against them now also. The antagonism h °
always been commenced by the Russian Government officials. The acts
Baron Tcherkassof during the time of his appointment here against me wli
indeed be recorded in the archives of the British Consulate. You are also full *
aware of the manner of writing of M. Romanovski and of his behaviour
Sistan against me, continued up to the termination of his appointment when
he went away without wishing me good-bye. There is no secret also about the
mode of arrival of the Russian troops into Kain city, their disarming mv
private servants in Sailani and looting their property, and then finally killing
an efficient servant of mine (Kerbelai Muhammad Ishaq) and killing a
‘ sarban ’ and not presenting themselves for the settlement of these matted in
discussion.
Lastly, you are surely also aware of the arrival of M. de Bra vine (the
present Consul), his insulting the Deputy Governor of Kain City (Mirza
Assadullah Khan) and his not visiting me, as usual, in the early days of his
arrival. Notwithstanding all this my friendly relations with M. de Bravine are
still in evidence. So where is the prejudice and bias that I have displayed
against Russian Government officials P J
Usual ending.
MOHAMMED IBRAHIM.
Enclo. 4 to Serial No. 194.
Translation of a telegram, dated 2nd February 1916, from His Britannic Majesty's Consul for
Sistan and Kain, to Shaukat-ul-MulJc, through His Britannia Majesty's Vice-Consul
Birjand. ’
I hear that Prime Minister has asked you why you have not sent troops to
Gulu Chahak to oppose German parties entering Kainat. Please inform me
what arrangements you are making with your troops to co-operate with ours.
I think you should consult Colonel Dale and follow his advice.
Enclo. 5 to Serial No. 194.
Translation of telegram, dated 4th February 1916, from His Excellency Shaukat-ul-Mulh ft
His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Sistau and Kain, through Mr. hew.
Your telegram received through Mr. New. Although my illness prevents
me from being able to pen a suitable reply and my view is the same as I stated
in my letter, dated 18th instant (24th January), yet notwithstanding great
illness I cannot let your communication remain without a reply longer than
this. I have never kept German messengers with me; I have seen no German
messenger and I do not know any. In case such report has been received by
you it is desirable that you should specify the author of it, so that a correct
reply may be given. Mirza Syed Mohsin Khan, as long as he was here, was
recognized by me as Einance Agent, Kainat, and not as a German agent or
paid servant. Now also, to my knowledge, he is still in the Revenue Depart
ment m Meshed and serving the Persian Government. It astonishes me that
you wrote that my going to Gib with him for shooting has become a matter of
suspicion. I would have been very grateful had I been informed how suspicion
as een engendered in this trip of mine. As to Persian troops under my
command having acted against British troops on several occasions, I cannot
remember anything worthy of consideration having happened and being left
undeait with. If you remember any case you may kindly let me know. As
to your statement that Winckelmann has said that a month ago Wagner, a
brer man, went to Afghanistan via the south of Birjand. Eirstly, if in reality
such a person had passed through these places, why did the British Government
epoys, whoare stationed at all places, not arrest them ? Secondly, I have not
received any order up to the present to arrest Germans. A week ago I asked
my overnment authorities clearly for instructions, and if an order for
them^ 118 arres ^ rece ^ ve( ^j I shall of course take energetic action to arrest
With regard to your suggestion that I should arrest a few German mes
sengers 1 am not m this place free to do what I like and I cannot conduct the
overnment afiairs according to my personal inclination. I am obedient to
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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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- File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia'
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- 69r:70v, 81r:81v
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- IOR/L/PS/10/474
- Title
- File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia'
- Pages
- 69r:70v, 81r:81v
- Author
- Amir Mohammad Ibrahim Khan Alam
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