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File 537/1921 Part 2 'Persia: Oil - A.P.O. Co's development of new oil-fields; Oil Boring at Dasht-i-Qil; A.P.O. Co's agreement with Kashkuli Khans' [237v] (146/254)
The record is made up of 1 item (127 folios). It was created in 29 Sep 1921-14 Dec 1923. 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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Enclosure 10.
Translation.
No 337, dated 16th Rihi J I 1340, equal the 17th November 1921,
]7 rom _The Karguzar of Fars,
To-His Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz.
In accordance with your letter No. 13^,* after referring to the office of
maccoi j Governor-General of Ears, I took
* Enclosure 9. cognizance of the reply which you
had written to His Imperial Highness, No. 1376, regarding the operations of
the Oif Company at Dasht-i-Qir. ,. . . .
Tn reiily 1 bes to state that none has any objection (lit discussion). as
regards the operations of the said Company within the limits of its concession
and rights given to it by the Persian Government: but in respect to the
conclusion of an agreement with single subjects and tribes m that locality like
the Kaslikulis according to the instructions which have reached the
Karguzarate every proceeding and agreement, which the said Company wishes
to make with them, must be with the knowledge of the Governor-General of
Fars and
Sardar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Ashair. In this connection, of course, the necessary instruc
tions must have already reached the Consulate from the British Legation in
Tehran, and you will inform the Oil Company, and acquaint and oblige me
flpp.ordinsrlv.
Enclosure 11.
Translation*
No. 1458, dated the 18th November 1921..
From —The His Majesty's Consul, Shiraz,
To—The Karguzar of Fars.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Highness 1 letter
No. 337t, dated the 16th Babi I’s and to
ncosuie ’ state that this and your former letter
X Enclosure 8. have been communicated to His
Majesty’s Legation at Tehran fhr any action which His Majesty’s Charg6
d’Affaires may deem necessary.
Enclosure 12.
Telegram R , No. 210, dated (and received) the'27th November 1921..
From—His Majesty’s Minister, Shiraz,
To—His Majesty’s Charge d’Affaires, Tehran..
(Repeated Bushire, Mohammerah and Baghdad for "Wilson.)
Prime Minister has telegraphed to the Governor-General that according to
Article 14 of the concession guards must be arranged by Persian Government
and according to Article 3 ownership of land to be worked must first be settled
with Governor-General to ascertain whether it is Government or private
property. Therefore agreement between Company and the Kashkulis which
infringes these articles must be null and void and Prince is to inform
Consulate accordingly. Finally Prime Minister asks for copy of agreement.
There is no mention of Soulat in the telegram which adds that you have been
similarly notified.
I have suggested in reply that Prime Minister be told that copy has been
sent you and will be shortly available for inspection, therefore no need to mak^
fresh Cv»py heie, but rest of matter is out of my hands and in yours.-
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The item contains correspondence and other papers regarding agreements made by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC) for the establishment of new oilfields at Dasht-i-Qil, an area inland from Genawah [Bandar Ganaveh, Iran]. The correspondence covers:
- An oil drilling agreement between APOC and local leaders of the Kashkuli, a tribe of the Kashgai [Qashqai] people, copies of which are included on folios 245-251, 255-262 and 283-288
- Objections from Soulat-ud Dauleh [Esma’il Khan Sowlat al-Dowla Qashqai, also written as Saulat-ud-Daulah in the correspondence], also referred to as Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Ashair [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Asha’er], who believed he should have been involved in the agreement as the representative of his son Muhammad Nasir Khan, Ilkhani The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran. [leader] of the Kashgai
- A subsequent agreement between APOC and the Ilkhani The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran. confirming the agreement with the Kashkuli, copies of which are included on folios 193-195 and 206-207
- Hostilities between Soulat-ud Dauleh and his brother Ali Khan Salar Hishmat, and discussions over the possible impact on the agreements
- Objections from the Government of Persia [Iran] that the agreement was made without their involvement
- Arrangements for surveys of the area.
The primary correspondents are: the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary A diplomatic representative who ranks below an ambassador. The term can be shortened to 'envoy'. to Persia; the Foreign Office; the 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. ; the Government of India; the Surveyor General of India; the British Consul, Ahwaz; the British Consul, Shiraz; the Foreign Minister of Persia; the Governor-General of Fars Province; the Governor-General of Arabistan Province; APOC Ltd; and Messrs Strick Scott & Co Ltd, managing agents for APOC.
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- 178r:179r, 215r:217r, 221r:222r, 226r:227r, 234r:234v, 237r:238r, 263r:263v, 267r:267v
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