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Otherwise it is very doubtful whether at present it is worth while embarking
on an expedition in this direction. (A repetition of the next sentence has been
asked for.) Delay in reply regretted but have been endeavouring without suc
cess to get into communication with Cox who is away meeting Bin Saoud.
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(Beceived with Army Department Memorandum No. 13385, dated the 18th
November 1916.)
Telegram P., No. 387-Cipher, dated the 13th November 1916.
From—The General Officer Commanding, Force “ D,”
To—The Chief of the General Staff.
(Repeated to London and Egypt.)
Persia. Intelligence. Noel has confidence in Ilkhani Sirdar Muh-
tasham who is considered by him committed to British cause. Latter
proposes Amir-i-Jang for Ilbegiship and this selection is supported by Noel.
As proposed by Minister, Tehran, in his wire of November 4th (A T . T. W. S.)
Noel would welcome removal of Ilbegi Amir Mujahid and Murtaza Qulli
Khan. 140 mules which were collected by Noel for purpose of carrying
grain to Shiraz have recently been seized and discharged by retainers of
these two Khans. It is believed that endeavours have been made by Mujahid
to arrange Noel’(s) assassination. To Noel the fact of Bakhtiaris remaining
in Chehal Mahal for the winter has no great significance. (East)ing German
wireless operator, according^ to wire from Consul, Shiraz, has escaped from
Persian custody at Shiraz with Seiler. It is believed that they have entered
the country of the Bakhtiari.
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(Received with Army Department Memorandum No. 13487, dated the 18th
November 1916.)
Telegram R., No. 92529, dated the 18th November 1916.
From—The Chief of the General Staff,
To— Sir Percy Sykes, Shiraz.
(Repeated to the General Officer Commanding, Force “ D,” Basrah.)
Your 984-C., November 16th.
Steps to provide these instructors are being pushed forward but they
are not likely to be ready to leave India for a fortnight. In view of your
983-C., November 16th, do you wish drafts delayed at Ahwaz till the instruc
tors are ready to accompany them. British instructors cannot move from
Ahwaz to Sliiraz without considerable escort.
Addressed Sykes, Shiraz ; repeated General Officer Commanding, Basrah.
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(Received with Army Department Memorandum No. 13487, dated the 18th
November 1916.)
Telegram P., No. 475-Cipher, dated the 18th November 19J6.
From—The General Officer Commanding, Force “D,” General Headquarters,
through Basrah,
To—The Political Agent, Basrah.
(Repeated India; London ; Sykes ; Communications, Basrah and Bushire.)