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File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia' [131v] (273/345)
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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Telegram P., No. 5-F., dated the 19th (received '20th] January
-p rom _His Britannic Majesty’s Consul for Sistan and Kain,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and
ment, Delhi.
On January 17th news reached Neh that on January 16th two Europeans
and 16 sowars had reached Deh Salm. Our force moved out and when advance
party of cavalry arrived midway they heard a larger body of Germans was
following. Yesterday afternoon our reinforcements from Sistan started, but I
fear they will he delayed in crossing Ha moon as in last week water has risen
and boats are not available in sufficient quantity. Seiller is leader of party at
Deh Salm. He has sent a letter dated January 17th to our Hazaras urging them
to join his force. This reached Neh last night. Brownlow intended to commence
attack at daybreak yesterday on Deh Salm. The main body of the enemy was
25 miles distant.
59
Telegram P., No. 6-F., dated (and received) the 2Qtli January 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Sistan and Kain 5
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
Clear the Line .—At 6-30 morning of January 18th Brownlow and Thorburn
entered Deh Salm. Previous to noon enemy including four Europeans had fled
to hills. They are besieged in four sangars. Numerous enemy camels have been
shot and one prisoner has been captured. Prisoner says that main body of 240
is following with 2 guns.
61
Telegram R,, No. 2376, dated (and received) the 20th January 1916.
From—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.
,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
(Addressed to Trevor and repeated to Tehran.)
Your telegram January 9 th, No. 58. No Turkish maxims available but
50,000 round decimal Martini Henry and 25,000 rounds mauser 7 m/m can be
supplied. Shall we send them.
62
Telegram P., No. 8-F., dated (and received) the 21st January 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Sistan and Kain,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
I report the capture at Deh Salm of Lieutenant Winckelmann.
This is a clear the line message.
63
Telegram P., No. 7-F., dated (and received) the 21st January 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Sistan and Kain,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
Please see my telegram 6 -E.
1916.
Political Depart*
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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.
- Extent and format
- 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.
- Physical characteristics
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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- 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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