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‘Persia.’ [‎16r] (36/48)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (20 folios). It was created in 1888. 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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Paper No. 7 E.
TVo—1 Black Gladstone, 1& 1 'X.l<t" X10"
iy (3 5 lbs).
{Reserve)
Dress suit. 1
2 pairs black silk socks.
4 white ties.
4 white shirts.
1 Case miniature medals.
1 Flannel vest.
2 pairs linen drawers.
2 pairs socks. .
1 pair large loose sleeping socks. _
Light coat and waist-coat for Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
k^etand-s^lTriding breeches, strapped with black
moleskin, and gaiters.
Flannel shirt.
3 silk handkerchiefs.
2 towels.
India-rubher basin.
Soap and case. ,
Large wickered flask for cold tea.
Veil and silk pagri.
Knife, fork and spoon case.
Pocket comb.
Sketch book. Paint box.
1 revolver and 20 cartridges.
1 Tedi^ Tox, pills quinine, pain-killer, Sedlitz
powder.
2 spare note-books.
5 Circular notes, &c. Insect powder.
7Vh 2 White Gladstone, IS "X If X 9" (35lbs).
1 black coat and waist-coat.
1 pair light trousers.
Patent leather shoes.
8 white collars.
4 pairs white cuffs.
1 flannel vest.
2 pairs linen drawers.
1 pair socks. _
1 sleeping suit.
Pepper-and-salt waist-coat.
2 black scarves.
Clothes brush. Cards and card case.
Flannel shirt.
3 silk, 3 cotton handkerchiefs.
1 towel.
Sponge and tooth-mug.
Soap and case.
Housewife.
Filter. Fraser’s Etna.
Brush and comb. Shaving and dressing case.
Writing case. Bible. Diary. French Dictionary.
Bradshaw. Circular notes, &c.
Insect powder. Lamp and candles.
No.—3 Small hand-bag {3lb.) (50 cartridge size).
1 pair of swan neck spurs.
1 knife with corkscrew, &c.
1 pocket Colt and 12 cartridges.
1 pair wire goggles.
1 flask.
1 pair pillar compasses.
1 small paint-box.
1 spring measure, Chesterman’s.
1 railway key.
1 magnifying glass.
1 silver match box.
1 cone menthol.
No. 4—Canvas bag, with strap and padlock (30lb).
1 saddle. 1 bridle. Girths.
Stirrups, irons, leathers and holsters.
Bed-sack. Provisions.
No. 5—Bundle of rugs (18lb).
1 Scotch Maud shawl.
1 red Rampur chudder.
1 Ulster with soft cap, silk scarf and warm gloves in
pockets.
iV 0< —6 Clothes in wear at starting.
Flannel shirt. White collar and cuffs.
Linen drawers. Warm socks.
Large loose leather waist-coat.
Pepper-and-salt coat and trousers.
Spring sided boots with boxes.
Dog-skin gloves. Black scarf.
Terai hat, grey, 2 tops, single
cord.
Silk handkerchief
Note-book . . • •
Watch, money, &c.
Pince nez specs .
Knife, &c. . _ •
Bank note and ticket-case
brim, with guard
> in pockets.
Large kurjin, 56''x26 v .
pocket 24''
Small kurjin, 45"xl7''.
pocket 16"
Alpaca coat .
Thin trousers
Pillow
Extra provisions .
Depth of
Depth of
! ! | 31b.
61b.

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Paper No.7 written by Colonel Augustus Le Messurier of the Bombay Engineers, being a diary of a journey through Persia [Iran] from Rasht to Bushire, undertaken between 24 October and 9 December 1887. The volume was published in Calcutta [Kolkota] in 1888, in Government of India Quarter Master General's Department.

At the front of the volume (f 4) is a list of illustrations and tables numbered 7A-7Z, and two further items numbered 25-26. Items 7A-7E are a map, section plans, route table and equipment list, which are included in the volume (ff 16-20). Items 7F-7Z refer to photographs taken by Antoin Sevruguin, included in a separate album published by Le Messurier (Photo 198). Items 25 and 26 are drawings, included at the end of the album of Sevruguin’s photographs.

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1 volume (20 folios)
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 22; 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.

Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

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