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'1902. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.' [‎163r] (336/412)

The record is made up of 1 volume (202 folios). It was created in 1903?. 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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Nizam, and the actual value of the famine works is only a small percentage of
w ^P en ^ tur ® on and is estimated in Berar to he less than 12 lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees .
We think, therefore, on the whole, that this request should he refused. Other
mmor requests of the Nizam to which we propose to agree are that the rent
ot 25 lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees will always he paid in good and had seasons, the Government
ol India being responsible for future famines, that we retain responsibility
lor the allowances and pensions mentioned in Article 6 of the Treaty of 1860,
and that in stations of the Contingent that may he abandoned, lands hitherto*
occupied by troops will revert to the Nizam. In consequence of the decision
about the cash balances, the Nizam’s immediate share of the rent will he ten
lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees , seven lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees being paid to famine loans, and eight lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees to Hyderabad
loan. On the liquidation of the famine loan, in approximately 13 years, the pay
ment to the Nizam will be increased to 17 lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees , and on liquidation of
Hyderabad loan, in 29 years, to the whole 25 lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees . TVb propose, with Xour
Lordship’s approval, to communicate these decisions hy letter to Hyderabad
and to send the agreement for signature.
General view of the new agreement is so certain to he that it is favour
able to us, that we think it very desirable to treat the Nizam with all possible
liberality, and to meet his requests to the extent above proposed. We have
reason to think that he will he more than satisfied.
No. 376.] Viceroy to Secretary of State.
P * Telegram, 25th August 1902, 1-45 p. m.
With reference to your telegram of 14th August 1902, there are no
Austro-Hungarian prisoners remaining in India. One E. Kristiche has already
been handed over for removal to Austrian Consul.
No. 377.] Viceroy to Secretary of State.
P * Telegram, 25th August 1902, 2 p. m.
Private. Some weeks ago I wrote asking the Duke of Norfolk if he
could send us, for the Delhi Durbar 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). , patterns of herald’s uniform and furniture
for trumpets as used at the London Coronation. I have had no reply. Can
you ascertain if he will help us in the matter ?

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This volume comprises printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 1 January-31 December 1902, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India.

The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 4-15). This is followed by telegrams from the Secretary of State for India to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-588 (ff 18-97) and telegrams from Lord Curzon to the Secretary of State for India, numbered 1-584 (ff 99-198).

A wide variety of subjects are covered, including matters relating to:

  • The Aden Protectorate, notably the delimitation of the Aden boundary and relations with Turkey [Ottoman Empire]
  • Afghanistan, including the Amir [Amīr Ḥabībullāh Khān] and Russian relations with Afghanistan
  • The Army in India
  • Berar [also known as the Hyderabad Assigned Districts], particularly relations with the Nizam of Hyderabad [Asaf Jah VI]
  • Military operations of the Boer War 1899-1902
  • Boer prisoners of war in India
  • China, including the evacuation of British troops from Shanghai
  • A ceremony to mark the Coronation of King Edward VII (as King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India) including the Delhi Coronation Durbar 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).
  • The famine in India
  • Financial and administrative matters
  • Recommendations and awards of Honours of the United Kingdom to the British Indian Army and Government and to indigenous Indian rulers and dignitaries, including Coronation Honours
  • The Koweit [Kuwait] Protectorate, including relations with Turkey
  • British policy in Persia [Iran]
  • The establishment of a Police Commission in India
  • Construction and extension of railways in British India
  • British relations with Russia notably in connection with India, Persia, Afghanistan, China and Tibet
  • Military operations in the Somaliland Protectorate [the Republic of Somaliland]
  • British policy in Tibet.
Extent and format
1 volume (202 folios)
Arrangement

The telegrams are arranged in chronological order from the front to the rear of each of the two sections of the volume, which are divided by a folio of blue card. Each telegram is numbered, and the index on folios 4-15 gives the numbers of the telegrams which correspond to each name, place or subject listed in the index.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 198; 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.

Pagination: the volume also contains two original printed pagination sequences.

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'1902. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.' [‎163r] (336/412), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F111/172, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100152865250.0x000089> [accessed 24 August 2026]

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