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‘Persia – especially Seistan’ [413r] (824/949)
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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pelbi maund and the uneleaned cotton Rs.18, making the average cost for each
variety in Bombay Ea- 31 and Its 21, so I am informed, but I have no figures
to check or to verify this statement. ° ul
I am sending you samples of the raw cotton I can obtain here, together
with prices. Both specimens come from Bafsingjan.
I certainly think it would be well worth the while of those interested in
cotton in Cawnpore entering into correspondence with Messrs. Gray, Paul &
Co. of Bunder Abbas, with a view of trying a few small shipments of Kirman,
girjan and Hafsinjan cotton, especially as the demand for Indian cotton,
which is already expensive, is certain to increase, whilst the Bussian demand
on the other hand will decrease still more than it has done.
Cotton, Manufactured.
Mr. Govind Bam, of Messrs. Assaram & Co., of Shikkarpur, has written
to the Muir Mills tor a range of their samples of twills and waterproof and
other canvases as well as their celebrated brand of zoological khaki drills.
He has also placed a small order for twills as an experiment.
I am sending you samples of the cotton materials and yarns chiefly in
demand in these ports. These are marked with the prices at which they met
with ready sale here.
Yarns.
There is a considerable market in yarns which chiefly come from Bombay,
and most of the yarns I Lave seen have been spun at the Sassoon Mills, I send
samples with prices.
Banking.
Trade is considerably hampered for want of banking and financing facili
ties. Some months ago a representative of the Imperial Bank of Persia visited
Bunder Abbas with a view to opening a branch here, but nothing came of it.
There is undoubtedly an opening for a branch of an Exchange Bank, but I
presume that before such a Bank could be opened, the sanction of the Persian
Government would have to be obtained. The Einancial ^ Department can
doubtless give you full information on this point. The premises would have to
he rented, as foreign subjects are not allowed to buy land or ow f n property in
Persia. The presence of the British Consul here w T ould be a sufficient
guarantee for safety and immunity from harassment.
Agencies.
I would strongly recommend to the consideration of the Members of the
Chamber the desirability of utilising as agents the leading firms a rea y
represented in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
not only for the forwarding of goods but tor
the purchase of wool and cotton. The item of risk would be greatly reduced,
they would have the services of men already known to all the ra eis w 10
import or export goods, of men who understand the Persian language an are
acquainted with the status and character of each and every tradei.
„ 'Ike British India Steam Navigation Agents, Messrs.. 1Jac ^ in “ 01 !>
Mackenzie & Co., are well known to all, and they have agencies at Maskar,
Bunder Abbas, Bushire, Bussirah and Muhammera. The employ“™
nrm, and through them of their agents, would lead eventually to P
flient of considerable business, I am sure.
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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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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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