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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 1. September 26th, 1914 to October 17th, 1914.’ [35r] (78/128)
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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WAR DIARY.
I. E. F. “ D/’
Date.
Summary of events.
Number.
Appendix.
10-I0-I9I4 ... ...
The Commander-in-Chief issued orders that if possible the wireless station should be erected at
Bahrain.
...
IO-IO-1914 ...
The Naval Commander-in-Chief repeated a telegram from the Admiralty giving instructions to guide
the Senior Naval Officer in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
. He was to try and prevent the Turks blocking t e
channel of the Shatt-el-Arab, seize the “ Elibatana ” if she came out, warn Odin and Espiegle
to take up positions up the Shatt-el-Arab if attacked by the Emden .
5300
47
IO-IO-1914 ...
(Dated 8th.)
The Secretary of State gave instructions to the Viceroy to deliver certain messages to Bin Saud
through Shaikh Mubarak of Kuwait.
53 21
10-10-1914 ...
(Dated 9th.)
The Resident, Bushire, informed the Foreign and Political Department that the only merchant ship he
had prevented from going up the Shatt-al Arab was the Arabistan, and he had since let her proceed.
5354
10-10-1914 ...
(Dated 9th )
The Secretary, Foreign and Political Department, informed the Resident, Bnshire that in addition to
complying with the instructions in Secretary of State’s telegram of 8th (5321) he should also have
Shaikh ot Muhammarch secretly warned.
5355
io-io-!9i4 ...
(Dated 9th.)
The Secretary of State informed the Viceroy that the Admiralty considered that merchantmen could
call at Basrah without undue risk.
5357
10-10-J914 ...
The Resident, Bushire, expressed the opinion that Turkey apparently desired war, though her methods
were dilatory. He recommended that troops should not be sent to Bahrain or Basidu, but either
be sent direct to Abbadan, or else retained at Karachi.
5358
10-10-1914 ...
The Director, Royal Indian Marine, informed the Secretary, Marine Department, that local arrangements
could be made for disembarkation, and that steamers could be alongside at Abbadan.
5373
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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.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (60 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
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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- ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 1. September 26th, 1914 to October 17th, 1914.’
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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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