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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 37. PART II. (From 16th to 31st August 1917).’ [167r] (338/546)
The record is made up of 1 volume (260 folios). It was created in 22 Mar 1917-31 Aug 1917. 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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Telegram P., No. X.-3376, dated 26th August 1917. APPENDIX 471
(Despatched 6-10 p.m., received 10 p.m., 27th August 1917.) {Dy. No. 58066)
From—The General Officer Commanding, Force “D,” Baghdad,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
(Repeated London and Egypt.)
Priority.
August 26th, 4 p.m.
All fronts quiet. Between Kut and Baghdad there is now a daily service
of at least 5, and sometimes 6 trains.
f . ^
Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 1).
Copy to M. S. G, M. S V., Q. M. G., G. S. (M. 0. 3).
Word Code telegram No. R.-3790, dated 25th August 1917. APPENDIX 472
(Despatched 2-25 p.m., 25th August 1917 ; received 11-30 p.m., 26th (Py- No. 58069)
August 1917.)
From—The Deputy Adjutant General, 3rd Echelon, Basrah,
T—The War Section, Army Headquarters, Simla.
Your 42976 of 27th June.
My R.-8716 of 27th* August (Dy> No. 56176). Director, Inland Water
Transport, requests that despatch of remain
der of Madras
coolies
A term used to describe labourers from a number of Asian countries, now considered derogatory.
to be supplied may
he expedited as they are most urgently required.
* As telegraphed.
Working copy to A. G.
Copy to M. S. C., Q. M. G., G. S. (S. D. 3).
Telegram P., No. 40191-Cipher, dated 25th August 1917. APPENDIX 473
(Despatched 11-30 p.m,, received 2-45 p.m.) {Dy. No. 58083)
From—The Director, Military Intelligence, War Office, London,
To—The Caucasus Military
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
.
(Repeated to the Commander-in-Chief in India, Simla.)
It is reported from Italian sources that a conference was held on August
1st at Berlin between Kuklmann Helfsrich D’Nazim Ziaguek Alp and Seifeddin
(Enver’s Secretary) discuss likely (?) revolution in the Caucasus where al
ready C. TJ. P. in correspondence with Circassian Chiefs in Aohaba Markuz
Kutuz Soulaveri and Tiflis. It was decided to send undermentioned officer
of Circassian origin to Caucasus to further movement :—Hassan, Murard
Hassan otherwise Kirdrasi (?), Maniasli Kuckuk Ali, and Biza Abatai.
Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 3).
Copy to M. S. C,, G. S. (M. O. 1).
Telegram P., No. R.-2506, dated 25th August 1917. APPENDIX 474
(Despatched 2-40 p.m., 26th August received 1-30 a.m., 27th August (7)y. No. 580S4)
1917.)
From—The Deputy Adjutant General, 3rd Echelon, Basrah,
To—The War Section, Army Headquarters, Simla.
(Repeated Secretary, War Office, London.)
See my Code telegram of this date No. R.-2505 (Dy. No. 58085) for
requirements British Cavalry and Infantry. Bequirements of Dorset Regi
ment, Devonshire Regiment and Hussars are made up as follows :—
' Units.
B. O.
B. O- R.
2nd Dorsets
9
149
l-4th Dorsets .
.
3
135
1-4-th Devons ,
.
. .
5
223
l-Oth Devons .
6
68
13th Hussars .
.
. . .
4
194
14th Hussars .
•
.
4
46
Total
81
815
369
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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 (also known as the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force) between 16 and 31 August 1917. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, notes, reports, tables, and memoranda.
An index to the contents of this volume and a summary of the contents can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3282. The volume concerns:
- Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 19 August 1917 (ff 53-55), 26 August 1917 (ff 162-164)
- One diary of information dated 28 July 1917 (ff 84-86) covering climate, floods, and the Christians of Mesopotamia
- Reinforcements for Force D
- Movements of Turkish [Ottoman], Russian, and German troops and German officials, including General Erich von Falkenhayn
- Reports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots available
- Provision and movements of river craft
- Progress of railway constructions and future railway policy, including Turkish [Ottoman] railway construction
- The composition of the committee of enquiry into port congestion at Basrah [Basra]
- A scheme to stimulate cultivation by clearing the canals of the Euphrates area and providing advances of seed and cash
- Investigation of postal arrangements
- A fodder production scheme using local labourers
- A discussion of whether the French Consul at Basrah, Monsieur Roux, should be permitted to use a cipher and locked bag, and proceed beyond Basrah
- Trade between Basrah and Baghdad
- The appointment of Sir Percy Cox as Civil Commissioner, Mesopotamia
- A proposal to terminate the agreement between HM Government and the Newspapers Proprietors’ Association employing Edmund Candler as Official Eyewitness
- A new Indian General Hospital
- The appointment of R G Garrow as recognised irrigation expert for Mesopotamia.
- Proposed co-operation with the Russians.
The following tables appear:
- Distribution of troops 29 July 1917 Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force (ff 8-12)
- Weekly return sick and wounded w/e 28 July 1917 (ff 23-24), 4 August 1917 (f 72)
- Ration strength of MEF 14 July 1917 (ff 26-29), 21 July 1917 (ff 102-105), 4 August (ff 136-138), 28 July 1917 (ff 181-184), 11 August (ff 199-201)
- State of supplies 18 August 1917 (ff 69-71 and 88-89), 25 August (ff 188-190 and 210-211)
- Distribution of the Turkish Army 21 August 1917 (ff 75-77), 28 August 1917 (ff 194-195)
- Strength return for IEF D 30 June 1917 (ff 118-135)
- Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles 1 July 1917 (ff 202-207).
The file also contains a ‘Report on the conservancy of the Shatt-el-Arab [Shatt al-Arab] River from the Port of Basra to the Persian Gulf’ by Brigadier-General George Buchanan, Director of Port Administration and Conservancy, dated 22 March 1917, including nine maps of the Shatt-el-Arab River, the port of Basra, Mohammerah [Khorramshahr] bar, and the channel from Fao [Al-Faw] down the river.
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- 1 volume (260 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 262; 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. Multiple additional mixed foliation/pagination sequences are also present in parallel; these numbers are printed.
Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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- ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 37. PART II. (From 16th to 31st August 1917).’
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:219v, 221v:234v, 244r:261v, back-i
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