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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 58. (From 1st to 31st May 1919.)’ [105r] (214/298)
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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Special
APPENDIX 90
(Dy. No. 38863)
Telegram R., No. Nil, dated 17th May 1919.
(Despatched 3-30 p.m., received 9-50 a.m., dated 18th May 1919.)
(Received in War Section, 19th May 1919.)
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.
, Baghdad
To—London.
(Eepeated the Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Denart-
meut, Simla, Cairo and Teheran.) *
Have visited Kut and Amara. Both districts are large tribal areas with
a considerable revenue roll and great possibilities. I met at latter all leading
Sheiks and bad full particulars of their political views, which are as alreadv
recorded. In both districts all leading men are still actively opposed to any
form of Arab Government and in connection with recent withdrawal of
British Political officers from smaller stations demanded assurances that their
affairs would be dealt with from Amara by British officers only and not Arab
officials. Also saw Amara Municipality who held some views.
In both divisions there is general satisfaction with existing regime and
complete lack of serious crime. All leading men and religious officials express
view that we were going ahead with introduction of Arab element into
adminisiration quite as fast as was safe or desirable.
Working copy (Advanced copy for information) to G. S. (M. 0. 1).
Copy to Collection.
Special
APPENDIX 91
(Dy. No. 38864)
Telegram R., No. Nil, dated Ahwaz, 18th May 1919.
(Despatched 8-30 a.m., received 9 p.m., 18th May 1919.)
Received in War Section, 19th May 1919.
To—Ma Office iCal Resident * n the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Baghdad,
(Repeated Teheran. Baghdad, the Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and
Political Department, Simla.) °
1 hav ehad long and satisfactory interview with Sheik of Mohammerah it
Ahwaz and am submitting details by post. I have also discussedXkbHnri
and Arabistan question fully with Vice-Consul, Ahwaz and will reply pending
references on subject of Bakhtiari on my return to Baghdad Both in regard
to Bakhtian and in Arabistan it has been possible to make very considerable
reductmns m our expenditure and I do not think that any moL c^ be done
m this directmn this year, as these reductions have synchronised with great
of Anglo-Persian ^l^Oompany! m reSi0n ^ & great in
This amazingly fertile region is in better order and more prosperous than
ever before and provided that we maintain our present supervision over the
local Government itself progress is likely to be even more rapid in future “
Both in Bakhtiari and Arabistan the political barometer is I hone’“set
fair for next twelve months. -l nope sel
Working copy (Advanced copy for information) to G. S. (M. O. 1)
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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