‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 22. PART II. (From 16th to 31st May 1916).’ [‎16r] (36/246)

APPENDIX 250
{by. No. 54566)
Telegram P v No 16730-Ciplier, dated 17th May 1916.
(Despatched 6-51 v.m., received 6-45 a.m., 18th May 1916 )
From—The Chief of the Imperial General Staff, London,
To—The Commander-in-Chief in India.
The proposal is concurred in and I consider that to bring Baratotf and
Lake into touch every effort should be made. (See Dy- No. 54007).
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 3). ^ ^
Copy to M. S. C., Mu S. V., G. S. (M- O. 1, M. 0. 2, S. D. 1).
Telegram P., No. 317-243-0., dated 17th May 1916. APPENDIX 251
(Despatched 5-20 f.m., received 10-10 a m., 18th May 1916.) . (%• N °. 5id&1)
T rom _The General Officer Commanding, Force ‘ f D,^ Hakika,
To—The Chief of the General Staff.
I have received your 5433, dated May 16th. . , , ,
Reference your 52804, of May 8th (re 14th Sikhs being disembarked at
Bushire and 96th Infantry brought here in their place) do the orders therein
contained still stand and if so am I to issue the necessary orders or wi you
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 1).
Copy to M. S. 0., M. S. V.. G. S. (M. 0. 2, M. 0. 3).
Telegram No. 6695-Q. M. G.-6, dated 17th May 1916 APPENDIX 252
(Despatched 9-40 f.m., received 12-30 p.m., 18th May 1916.) (Vo. bo. 546.8)
From— The Secretary, War Office, London,
To The Commander-in-Chief in India.
Before replying to your 54365 of 16th May, can you say how many tons
of frozen meat it is contemplated to provide for Mesopotamia monthly if supply
(is) practicable ?
Working copy to Q. M. G. , u ._.. - •<
APPENDIX 253
(Dy. No. 54610)
Telegram P., No. 16743-Cipher } dated 17th May 19i6.
(Despatched 10- 25 p.m , received 12-5 p.m , 18th May 1916.)
From—The Secretary, War Office, London,
To—The Commander-in-Chief in India,
Your 4716-F. (Dy. No, 54039) and 184-185-0- (Dy. No. 54382).
All requirements in future will be found by Royal Flying Corps. The
UNAS, detachment is being withdrawn. W r e can only spare 1 squadron of
following strength 20 pilots including flight commanders, 3 steel Henri
Farmans 3 Martinsydes and 12 Betucis. These are on the way to you now
2 Maurice Farmans and 7 Betucis. We are sending at the end of May 3
Martinsydes and 4 steel Henri Farmans.l
Three pilots are waiting now in England to embark, 4 are on the way v
from England and also two from Egypt. We are selecting 3 pilots tor Martin
sydes. An establishment of 20 pilots including flight commanders will he
maintained, i e., 3 Martinsydes, 3 Henri Earmans and 12 Letucis, for No. 0
Squadron. No more can at present he spared. As soon as possible we will
provide a reserve of aeroplanes.
Owino- to defects in structure the despatch of Martinsydes has been
unavoidably delayed. As regards armament, all requirements of Lewis guns
can be met by Egypt. As regards anti-aircraft gun and mounting referred to
in your 184-185-0 (Dy. No. 54382), paragraph 5, we have no pattern suitable
for use from barges.
A 13-pr. gun on a motor lorry is the only mobile type we have suitable
only for good roade and weighing on wheels 6^ tons W e have few of these
and those at onr disposal are required elsewhere. In the near future some of
this type will be available. Ho you wish to be provided with them .
Addressed Basrah, repeated India.
Working copy to G. S. (S. H. 3).
Copy to M. S. C., M. S. V., G. S. (M. 0,1, M. 0. 2),