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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 1. September 26th, 1914 to October 17th, 1914.’ [49r] (106/128)
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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APPENDIX 67.
[Diary No. 552$.)
Telegram P», No. 5528-W., dated 14th October 1914.
From-—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To— General Delamain, Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay.
My No. 5478«W. of October 13th gives you the necessary instruct! on regarding the destination of your force and also answers your number B. M.-8
and 9.
APPENDIX 68.
Telegram No. 5553*W., dated 14th October 1914. [Diary No. SS 53 -)
From—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
To— General Delamain, Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay.
In continuation my 5528. Chief appreciates your difficulties but relies on you to do your best to carry out the instructions.
APPENDIX 69.
Telegram P., Nt>. 1219, dated 13th October 1914.
From—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.
, [Diary No SS 55 -)
To—The Secretary to tbe Government of India in the Foreign and Political Department.
The British Consul at Muhammareh has sent me the following telegram No. 143, dated the 13th instant
The British Consul at Basrah received a letter last night from the Vali in which he states that, on the nth October, the Porte had intimated to the
British Embassy at Constantinople that British gunboats (sic) at Muhammareh must leave and pass through the Shatt-el-Arab and reach the open sea within 8
days ; failing compliance they will be interned until the end of the war.
The Vali, accordingly, says that the “ Espiegle may leave within 8 days reckoning from the 11th of October, and any attempt on her part to leave
the Shatt-el-Arab after the expiration of the given period will be stopped by force of arms
Apparently the Turks do not demand that the “ Espiegle ” should disarm so long as she remains at Muhammareh.
Personally, I think, from a local point of view, the departure of our ship very undesirable as it would create a bad impression here and also have the
effect of encouraging the Vali to fresh efforts.
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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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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:58v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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