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APPENDIX 84
(% No. 53265)
Letter No. 18475-1, dated dth August 1917.
(Received in War Section, 6th August 1917.)
From—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To—The General Officer Commanding, Force “ D/ 5 Baghdad.
I am directed to inform you that in the course of a recent investigation
of certain complaints regarding the non-delivery and lateness of mails from
Mesopotamia, it has been suggested that the exigencies of the censorship exer
cised in the field may possibly account, to some extent, for the delays that have
occurred.
The Director General of Posts and Telegraphs contemplates a visit to
Mesopotamia in October next, and would be glad if you would allow him to
discuss this point with the censorship staff during his tour.
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 3).
Copy to M. S. C., D. G. P. and T., G. S. (Censor).
Telegram P., No. 230-P. W., dated 4th August 1917. APPENDIX 85
(Despatched 5 p.m,, 4th August 1917; received 3-40 a.m., 5th August 1917.) {Dy. No. 53276)
(Received in War Section, 6th August 1917.)
From—The Secretary to the Government of Bombay, Political Department, Poona,
To—The Secretary to the Governmert of India in tbe Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
French Consul, Bombay, asked for landing permit and departure permit to
Basrah few days ago of Roux, French Vice-Consul, sent by French Foreign
Office to open Vice-Consulate at Baghdad. Basrah authorities, on being consult
ed, replied on August 3rd that matter had been referred to higher authority
and that permit for Basrah should not be given pending orders. Roux asked
for immediate permit on August 1st as steamer was to sail early the next day,
and on being asked to await reply from Basrah, expressed extreme astonishment
that French official should be interfered with and said that diplomatic compli*
cations would ensue. Permit was given and he sailed before receipt of the Basrah
telegram. We have informed Basrah.
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 1),
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0. 3).
Telegram P., No. 49059-Cipher, dated 4th August 1917. APPENDIX 86
(Received 2-45 p.m., 6th August 1917.) (Ity. No. 53277)
From—The Director of Military Intelligence, London,
To—The General Officer Commanding, Force “ D.”
(Repeated Commander-in-Chief in India and General Officer Commanding, Egyptian Expedi
tionary Force.)
Following from Caucasus Military Agency, T. L.-215, August 2nd.
Deserters during July on Caucasus Front.
From corps and divisional troops 11. From Divisions—from 36th 10, from
37th 15, from 47th 1, from 1st 1, from 8th 2, from 5th 43. From 44th Infantry
Regimeut 2. From Caucasus regiments—from 18th 2, from 34th 3, from
33rd 18, from 13th 19, from 10th 13, from 30th 2, from 31st 5, from 2Gth 8,
from 17th 15, and from 28th 2. Total 172.
Note by War Office.—Me 44th Regiment Marsh is being asked. See my
telegram 37882 {My. No. 48180) re 31st (?) Caucasus Regiment. Though 10th
Caucasus Regiment seems to be still in line and 9th Caucasus Regiment not
represented.
On August 1st Marsh wired No. T. L.-211, prisoner 36th Regiment near
Kighi July 26th confirms presence 25 miles north of Pain of the 12th Division.
See my telegram 38552 {My. No. 51164) for 11th Division.
Working copy to G. S, (M. 0, 3).
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0.1).