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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 1. September 26th, 1914 to October 17th, 1914.’ [4r] (16/128)
The record is made up of 1 volume (60 folios). It was created in 26 Sep 1914-17 Oct 1914. 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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APPENDIX 2.
Telegram P., No. 53-84-W.S., dated 29th September 1914.
From—The Quartermaster General in India,
To—The Director, Royal Indian Marine, Bombay.
Your Q.-281 of 28th. It is undesirable at present to divert for other purposes any of the ships allotted for Force “ B It may, however, be necessary
to despatch urgently a fresh force of one infantry brigade, one company sappers and miners, and one mountain battery, with 650 mules and 470 camels as
transport.
Please wire how soon ships could be made ready for this force, diverting if necessary, but not refitting, ships already allotted to the next convoy.
APPENDIX 3.
Telegram No. Q.-286, dated 30th September 1914.
From—The Director, Royal Indian Marine, Bombay,
To—The Quartermaster General in India.
Your 53-84-W.S. Ships at present allotted to Force “ Ain next convoy are all fitted for cavalry or artillery and are. unsuited for. special force
mentioned in your 53-84-W.S. of 29th. Caledonia, Atalantian, Ionian and Neuralia are expected here on 8th and 9th October and with the addition of Ujain,
which vessel is being handed over by Admiralty at Karachi on 4th October, could take the whole of this force with little renting. These vessels, however,,
will require coal, water and rations and cannot therefore leave before 12th. With reference to Naval Commander-in-Chiel’s telegram 27th September to Marine,,
Simla, regarding escort Force “ A would special force above mentioned require separate escort.
APPENDIX 4
Telegram P., No. 1085, dated 28th September 1914. (Diary No. 4660.)
From*—The Secretary of State for India,
To—The Viceroy (Army Department).
It has been decided to take no action for a couple of days, though the situation is still acute. Be prepared in the meantime to act as proposed.
This is with reference to my telegram No. 1062.
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The volume contains a chronological list of brief summaries of papers relating to the activities of the Indian Expeditionary Force D between 26 September 1914 and 17 October 1914. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: correspondence; telegrams; reports; orders; despatches; and instructions.
A summary of the contents of this volume is pasted on the leading flyleaf, under the subtitle ‘Preparations’:
- Warnings about the likelihood of Turkey [Ottoman Empire] entering the war
- The decision to send a force to the Gulf
- Preparation to send the 6th division to the Gulf, and a discussion over where it should land
- The collection of the 16th brigade at Bombay [Mumbai] and Karachi, and their sailing to the Gulf.
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- 1 volume (60 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
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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 58; 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.
The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
Dimensions: 21x33cm
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:58v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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