![File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia' [‎152v] (315/345)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000171/IOR_L_PS_10_474_0315.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia' [‎152v] (315/345)")
File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia' [152v] (315/345)
The record is made up of 1 volume (167 folios). It was created in 10 Nov 1915-5 Jun 1916. It was written in English and French. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
BMMMi 7 -,-„ ——
■, arir^'
—
Telegram P., No. 1-F., dated the 4th (received 5th) January 1916.
From—His Britannic Majesty^s Consul for Sistan and Kain ; Itobat,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
*/
irent, Delhi. W
(Addressed Tehran.)
The following telegrams have passed between Karguzars of Sistan and
Birjand:—
The first from Birjand. Begins. “ Will you please ask Consul to order
Military Officer at Neh to treat Deputy Governor and inhabitants with more
consideration.^ Ends.
The second from Sistan. Begins. “ The Consul states that Deputy
Governor allows great freedom of (?) passage to Germans and has encouraged
inhabitants to boycott British troops. Such things should not be done. Until
we receive different orders strict neutrality should be observed. Ends.
The Karguzar, Sistan, is subsidized by me and shows me telegrams often,
His attitude in this matter shows that Central Government have not yet ordered
any change of policy in favour of us.
12
Telegram No. 22, dated the 6th January 1916.
From— Major A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Deputy Political Kesident in the Persian
Gulf, Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
News received Kerman party all safe 1st January and hope to arrive at
Bunder Abbas 9th January. Have Government of India any orders for
Ducat.
13
Telegram No. 43-A., dated the 6th (received 7th) January 1916.
From—The HoiPble Lieutenant-Colonel SirP. Z. Cox, K.C.S.I.,K.C.I.E., Political
Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Basrah,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
Consul and party from Kerman expected to arrive at Bunder Abbas 9th
instant. I have no details as to the actual numbers but party includes
Russians, Armenians and missionaries. There is no accommodation at Bunder
Abbas and no mails calling there at present. If you see no objection, I pro
pose to ask military authorities to send a Bombay bound transport there to
convey them to India,
Addressed Foreign ; repeated Bushire.
14
Telegram P., No. 3-F., dated (and received) the 7th January 193 6.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General, Meshed, Robat,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
(Repeated Tehran.)
The Governor of Herat seems to have been treating with undue indulgence
few foreigners left there. He allowed Paschen and five companions recently to
About this item
- Content
The volume contains correspondence regarding the Persian Campaign of the First World War and the movements and activities of the Central Powers in Persia [Iran] between November 1915 and April 1916. The correspondence is particularly concerned with German and Ottoman attempts to infiltrate Afghanistan from Persia, and of ensuring the continued neutrality of both Afghanistan and Persia.
The primary correspondents are the British Legation, Tehran; the British Consulate, Seistan and Kain; and the Government of India.
The volume contains a single folio in French (f 164), a communication from the National Committee for the Protection of the Independence of Persia.
The volume includes a divider which gives the subject number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (167 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume. The subject 3443 (German War/Persia) consists of six volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/472-477. The volumes are divided into six parts, with each part comprising one volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 165; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
- Written in
- English and French in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia' [152v] (315/345), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/474, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100082919737.0x000074> [accessed 26 February 2025]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100082919737.0x000074
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100082919737.0x000074">File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia' [‎152v] (315/345)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100082919737.0x000074"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000171/IOR_L_PS_10_474_0315.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000171/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/L/PS/10/474
- Title
- File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia'
- Pages
- 152r:152v
- Author
- Hayat
- Usage terms
- Public Domain