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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 58. (From 1st to 31st May 1919.)’ [74r] (152/298)
The record is made up of 1 volume (145 folios). It was created in 29 Mar 1919-31 May 1919. 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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Both complaints are actuated through the dread of the hot weather, and
in the second case are intensified by the men having nothing to look forward
to.
If in any way possible, the grounds for the first complaint should be
removed, and I strongly recommend that all men be relieved before Christmas.
The men scoff considerably at the excuse given as the Red Sea being too
hot in summer, urging that they themselves came out in summer.
In order to reassure men, would strongly urge despatch of even small
drafts at an early date.
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 3.)
Copy to M. S. C., A. G., Q. M. G.
APPENDIX 64
(Dy. No. 35729)
Telegram P., No. 35729-A. G. 1 B., dated 13th May 1919.
(Despatched 6 p.m.)
From—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To—The General Officer Commanding, Force “ D,” Baghdad.
(Repeated Secretary, War Office, London.)
Your X.-6002 (Dy. No. 34250) May 8 th.
In view of the present situation it is not possible to give even approximate
date of relief of 21st and 26th Mountain Batteries.
Record copy to A. G.
Copy to Q. M. G., G. S.
Special
APPENDIX 65
(Dy. No. 35913)
Telegram P., No. Nil, dated 9th May 1919.
(Despatched 9-50 p.m., received 6-30 p.m., 11th May 1919.)
(Received in War Section, 13th May 1919.)
From—The Secretary of State for India, London,
To—Baghdad.
(Repeated the Viceroy, F. and P. Dept., Simla.)
Mesopotamian Constitution. You are authorised to proceed with creation
of five provinces for Iraq proper in general conformity with lines of division
recommended by Howell in enclosures 5 and 6 of your letter. Also of Arab
province of Mosul bordered by fringe of autonomous Kurdish States under
Kurdish Chiefs with British political advisers. We also approve of provisional
formation of provincial councils and development and consolidation of muni
cipal and divisional councils. Spare copies of your letter sent to India and
Baghdad by mail of April 24th.
This refers to your letter dated 6 th ultimo (N. R. W. S.).
Working copy (Advance copy for information) to G. S. (M, O, 3.)
Copy to Collection.
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- Content
The volume contains a chronological list of brief summaries of papers relating to the activities of the Indian Expeditionary Force D (also known as the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force) between 1 and 31 May 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, and tables.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 3-8. The volume concerns:
- Military personnel issues, including the granting of leave, demobilisation of troops, and transfer of units from Mesopotamia to India
- Supply of animals to Force D
- Dispatch of water tanks from Mesopotamia to India
- A report on the performance of Kachin recruits in the 85th Burma Rifles (ff 32-33)
- Dispatch of units from Force D to respond to ‘disturbances’ in India and on the North-West Frontier Region of British India bordering Afghanistan.
- Spread of the ‘Ikhwan movement’ in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kowait [Kuwait], and Mesopotamia
- Intelligence concerning public opinion in Mesopotamia, including: opposition to the British occupation; the preference of ‘leading men’ for direct British administration; and hostility towards the involvement of Sheikh Faisul [Shaikh Fayṣal bin Al-Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī al-Hāshimī] in the post-war Government
- The number of troops required to occupy Mesopotamia
- Railway construction in Mesopotamia
- Reports of ‘serious disorders’ at Sulaimaniyah [Sulaymaniyah] and a ‘serious rising’ in southern Kurdistan led by Sheikh Mahmud [Shaikh Maḥmūd Barzanjī]
- Matters relating to the administration of Mesopotamia, including: arrangements for the financial management of British administration; conditions of employment for Army officers hired to work in the civil administration; and the creation of administrative provinces, including an ‘Arab province of Mosul’ and a ‘fringe of autonomous Kurdish States … with British political advisers’
- Maintenance of waterways in Mesopotamia
- Discussion of the creation of a daily train service between Baghdad and Basrah [Basra] carrying mail and passengers.
The volume also contains:
- Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 29 March 1919 (ff 10-11), 5 April 1919 (ff 64-65), 12 April 1919 (ff 108-109), 19 April 1919 (ff 112-114), 26 April 1919 (ff 129-130)
- Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of lines of communication and general organisation, 19 April 1919 (ff 24-38), 1 May 1919 (ff 78-89)
- State of supplies on 30 April 1919 (ff 66-67)
- Strength return of Force D on 12 April 1919 (f 120).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (145 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 147; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 3-145; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:146v, back-i
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