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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' [291r] (253/254)
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 6.
Brief diary of movements of Resident Director from October 9 th to 16 th.
A v . Bu ® hire acccmpjuiM by Mr. S. Clegg by Ford Car
tweauested^A ^ , Bor fj un 7 P - M - met GbazLnfar-es-Saltanah
who requested Sir A. T. Wilson to intervene on his behalf with His Maiestv’s
Consul, Shiraz, and was most profuse in expression of friendship. Ma 3 est y
October 10th.—Leit Borazjun 6 a.m , arrive Rudak 10 a.m. Found no
horses or mules ready so walked to Kamarji about 1^ hours up the pass aSd
borrowed Worses from Quli Khan to Ephdar (2 hours) where FordWenette
awaited us kindly supplied by Captain VRliers Stuart, Officer Commanding,
South Persia Rifles Kazerun. Went by cart to Kazerun (J hour) and spent
benight 616 0 fficer - Commandin S» South Persia Rifles. Baggage arrived
October 11th.—Leit Kazerun 7-30 a.m., arrived Pul-i-Abgineh with kit
servants 8-30 by Ford Vanette : fresh mules and horses kindly supplied
by Officer Commanding, South Persia Rifles, Kezerun, awaited us here. Arrived
Dasntarjin 6 n.M., very well received by local people everywhere.
^ October -Left Lashtarjin 10 a.m. for Bineh Safid half wav to
Khaneh Zinian and awaited arrival of His Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz’s party,
who appeared about midday, proceeded with them to Chihil Chasmah hour’s
distance where camp was pitched. Introductory conversation with Khans
during afternoon and evening. Erost at night.
October 13th. —Conversations with Khan. Water in mug under bed in
tent frozen solid.
October 14th. —Negotiations with Khans culminating in signature of
agreement about 4 p.m. Mr. Clegg at once left with baggage for Dashtarjin.
Sir A. T. Wilson followed at 8-30 p.m.
October 15th. —Left 6-30 a.m. for Kazerun, arriving 3-30 p.m.
Otober 16th. —Left 6 a m. by Ford Yenette for Rahdar, arriving 7 a.m.
rode to Kudak arriving 10 a.m. Left in Ford Car 11 a m., arriving Bushire
6 p.m.
A. T. WILSON.
Bushire ;
The 18 ih October 1321.
fiGPI, Delhi-539, S) F&PD-16-11-21-34,
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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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- 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'
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- 204v:206r, 238v:239r, 282v:283r, 285r, 289r, 291r
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- Strick, Scott and Company Limited
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