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‘Persia – especially Seistan’ [271v] (541/949)
The record is made up of 1 file (475 folios). It was created in 7 Nov 1901-23 Aug 1905. 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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Telegram, dated the 28th October 1903.
From—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To— Sir A. Hardinge, His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran.
I have been carefully through programme and regret it is impossible to
alter it, because I have to be back at Karachi on given date in order to proceed
to Eajputana to install an Indian Prince also on fixed date. This can only
be done by return at full speed from Bushire to India. If journey is broken
up in manner proposed these arrangements will be impracticable. Please ex
press my sincere regrets to the Persian Government, and my desire, subject to
above, to meet convenience of Governor-General of Ears in every possible way.
Telegram, dated the 28th October 1903.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—The
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
at Maskat, Maskat.
The following is suggested as programme for Viceroy’s visit. Please tele
graph if approved.
November 18 th arrive via Oman Coast at 11 A. M.
Sultan’s visit at 12 noon. Viceroy and small party will lunch at
Residency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India.
at 2 p. m. View dances on beach and receive address from British residents
after lunch. Return visit 4 p. M. Dinner on board at 8 p. H. Eireworks on
shore after dinner.
November
Darbar
A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family).
on Argonaut at 10 or 11 a. m. as most con
venient to you.
Telegram, No. 2586-E. A., dated the 28th October 1903.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
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.
, Bushire.
Please communicate following to Burton. Begins :—Viceroy would like
to make acquaintance of Sheikh of Muhammerah during forthcoming visit to
Gulf. Regrets that he is unable to proceed himself to Muhammerah, but has
suggested to Sir A. Hardinge who agrees that Sheikh might be invited to
meet him at Bushire. Viceroy will arrive there on 2nd December. Please
communicate this invitation to Sheikh and jbrmg him with you. Ends. What
present would you recommend for Sheikh and if C.I.Es. are given to Koweit
and Bahrein should he receive same ?
Telegram, dated the 28th October 1903.
From — Mr. Grant Duff, Tehran,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy.
Shah quite understands that, owing to reasons given in your telegram of
27 th October, Viceroy will not be able to stay at the residence which His
Majesty has provided at Bushire. The Persian Government, however, hope
that Viceroy will consider house provided as his official residence, where he will
receive visitors on land.. This will enable Governor-General of Ears to pay
Viceroy first visit. If Viceroy has not an official residence provided by Persian
Government, the latter wish following change to be made in programme ;
Governor-General of. Ears to receive Viceroy at lauding place, and to
proceed together to Persian Government House, where former will* receive
Viceroy.
Persian Government expect immediate answer. Repeated to Minister at
Ispahan.
Telegram, dated the 28th October 1903.
From — Sir A. Hardinge, His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy.
Mr. Grant Duff, who acts for me, while absent in Tehran, has communi
cated explanations in your two telegrams of yesterday to Persian Government.
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This part contains papers mostly relating to British interests in Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
It includes a copy of the Board of Trade Commercial Intelligence Committee ‘Report received from Mr. H. W. Maclean, the Special Commissioner appointed by the Commercial Intelligence Committee of the Board of Trade, on the conditions and prospects of British trade in Persia.’
A handwritten note at the front of the file, on folio 5, states ‘Spare copy of notes & correspondence of the “Helmand Control” file (with maps)’. Folio 110 consists of handwritten notes, including one dated 27 April 1904, which states ‘The secret Helmand papers have been printed up, and a set, with necessary maps, is submitted for H.E. the Viceroy to take to England.’ Much of the file concerns the question of controlling the water of the Helmand river and irrigating its whole delta, and the work of the Seistan Arbitration Commission to arbitrate between Persia and Afghanistan on the question of rights to the water of the Helmand in Seistan.
The file also includes reports by W A Johns on reconnaissances of potential railway routes made while he was attached to the Seistan Arbitration Commission, and other papers relating to railways and roads in Persia.
In addition, the file includes copies of the following Government of India Foreign Department Proceedings, which reproduce received Foreign Department correspondence on the following subjects: ‘Selection of a British naval base in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .’, November 1901, Nos. 74-83; ‘Visit of His Excellency the Viceroy to the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. during November-December 1903.’, February 1904, Nos. 33-127; ‘Establishment of telegraphic communication with Henjam. Question of the selection of a naval base in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . Aggressive action of the Persians at Tamb and Abu Musa; their claim to the Islands.’, June 1904, Nos. 300-388; ‘Reports of the Commercial Mission to Persia.’, June 1905, Nos. 45-111; ‘Question of retaining flagstaffs erected in the neighbourhood of the Musandim Promontory’, August 1905, Nos. 288-307.’
The file also includes: brief handwritten notes written by Curzon on headed paper belonging to the Viceregal Lodge, Simla, relating to Seistan and to Lord Kitchener’s planned reforms for the reorganisation and redistribution of the Indian Army; and a printed copy of the report ‘A Note by Major H.L. [Herbert Lionel] Showers, C.I.E., on the present state of affairs in Kelat and a review of the system of Administration now being pursued.’
The file includes four maps: ‘Map of the Tail waters of Helmand River’ (13 July 1903), f 122; ‘Plan Shewing Proposed Routes for a Railway from Nushki to Afghan Frontier near Robat’ (10 April 1903), f 139; ‘Extract from Admiralty Chart No. 753. (Entrance to the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ).’ (October 1901), f 219; and ‘Sketch of route Ram Hormuz to Fellahieh.’ (April 1904), f 230.
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- 1 file (475 folios)
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The papers are arranged in no apparent order, apart from the Government of India Foreign Department Proceedings, folios 231 to 474, which are arranged in chronological order.
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- ‘Persia – especially Seistan’
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- front, 2r:194v, 195v:196r, 197v:199v, 200v, 201v, 203r:272r, 273v:275v, 277r:405v, 408r:408v, 409v, 411r:413v, 414v:419v, 420v:424v, 425v:432v, 433v:435v, 436v, 437v:443v, 444v:471v, 473r:475v
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