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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART II. (From 16th to 30th November 1918.)’ [35r] (78/558)
The record is made up of 1 volume (275 folios). It was created in 21 Sep 1918-30 Nov 1918. 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 321.
DIARY No. 92539.
Telegram P., No. 9870, dated 15th November 1918.
(Despatched 3-10 p.m.; received 8 a.m., 16th November 1918.)
(Received in War Section, 18th November 1918.)
Erom—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.
, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary of State for India.
(Repeated Cairo and Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla.)
Eollowing from French Consul at Basrah, November 15th. Begins. My
Government has instructed me to undertake a charitable mission to distribute
relief in cash in order to relieve immediate need of poor in Mosul. Will you
very kindly ask military authorities to give me the necessary facilities to
accomplish this mission. Ends. Following is my reply sent with the approval
of the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief. Begins. Poor relief is at present
a responsibility which is being undertaken by military administration in Mosul
and it is not considered necessary or desirable that matter should be dealt with
by more than one
agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
. Ends.
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 1).
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M 0. 3), Q. M. G.
APPENDIX 322.
DIARY No. 92540.
Telegram P., No. 9873, dated 15th November 1918.
(Despatched 6-40 p.m.; received 11-0. a.m., 16th November 1918.)
(Received in War Section, 18th November 1918.)
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.
and Offg. Civil Commissioner in
Mesopotamia, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary of State for India.
(Repeated to the Secretary to the Government of India in the F. and P. Department,
Simla.)
Me have re-opened Turkish Civil Post Office at Mosul. Turkish stamps
are available for use. Should (1) they be overprinted “ Mosul in British
occupation 55 or (2) Turkish stamps surcharged “Iraq in British occupation
as is done in Baghdad and elsewhere or should (3) Indian stamps surcharge^
“I. E. F. ‘D ’ ”be used. 5
I suggest (2).
"Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 1) with Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. C., D. G. P. & T.
APPENDIX 323.
DIARY No. 92542-
Letter No. 1245-G., dated 14th November 1918.
(Received in War Section, 18th November 1918.)
Erom—The Adjutant-General in India, Simla,
To—The General Officer Commanding, Force ei D,Baghdad.
In view of the depletion of India in regard to skilled artizans, and the
steadily increasing demands for those in connection with essential war work,
I am directed to request that all indents for skilled labour should be
most carefully scrutinized and that every effort should be made to utilise and
train such labour as may he available locally.
It is realised efforts in this direction are already'being made but the
present position in India renders it of the utmost importance that supply of
locally trained men should be developed to the utmost.
Record copy to A. G.
Copy to M, S. C., G. S. (S. 1). 1, S. D. 3), Q. M. G.
2*
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£4*
ZB
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APPENDIX 324.
DIARY No. 92557-
Telegram P., No. X.-3869, dated 16th November 1918.
(Despatched 1-50 p.m.; received 12-45 p.m., 18th NovemherT918.)
From—The G. O. C , Force “ D, ” Baghdad,
To The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
Instead of miscellaneous captured rifles and *303 L. V. rifles now in
possession of local Shebana force in Mesopotamia, I propose to issue *303
About this item
- Content
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 30 November 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, letters, memoranda, and tables.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at the start of IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3311. The volume concerns:
- Military personnel issues, including: recruitment, reinforcements, and the transfer of officers
- Supply of food, equipment, ordnance, construction materials and other items to Force D
- Preparations for the demobilisation of Force D
- Demobilisation of the Turkish [Ottoman] Army
- Prisoner of war exchanges
- Railway, river, and port traffic in Mesopotamia [Iraq]
- The British occupation of the Mosul Vilayet
- Construction of railways in Mesopotamia
- Post-war economic and political conditions in Mesopotamia
- The creation of new governments in Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine
- Discussion of the Anglo-French Declaration and its significance for Mesopotamia
- Proposal for the creation of a British-administered ‘Kurdish State’ centred on Sulaimaniyah [Sulaymaniyah]
- Transfer of Mesopotamian public debts, archives, and other state assets from the Turkish to the British administration
- Official examination of the 49th Bengal Infantry
- British occupation of Baku and Batum [Batumi]
- British policy in the Caucasus, including: the British intention to ‘police’ the region between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea; proposed disarming of ‘the 6 ½ million inhabitants of Trans-Caucasia’; and the proposed British recognition of autonomous governments in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan
- British military support for White Russian and other anti-Bolshevik forces
- Intelligence concerning German troop numbers and movements in the Caucasus and Anatolia Peninsula that forms most of modern-day Turkey.
- Intelligence concerning Turkish troop numbers and movements in the Caucasus and Anatolia Peninsula that forms most of modern-day Turkey.
- Political events in Constantinople [Istanbul]
- Supply issues for British units in Persia [Iran]
- Request from the Shah of Persia that Persia be represented at future peace negotiations.
The volume also contains:
- Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of lines of communication and general organisation (ff 56-64)
- Report of pilots and aircraft available for service in Mesopotamia, 14 November 1918 (f 3), 21 November 1918 (f 120)
- Ration strength of Force D on 5 October 1918 (ff 92-96), 12 October 1918 (ff 18-22, 175-179), 19 October 1918 (ff 117-120), 26 October 1918 (ff 72-74)
- Strength return of Force D on 21 September 1918 (ff 22-34), 28 September 1918 (ff 198-210), 19 October 1918 (ff 90-92), 26 October 1918 (ff 261-262)
- Ammunition return of Force D on 5 October 1918 (ff 210-221), 25 October 1918 (f 39), 29 October 1918 (ff 84-85), 5 November 1918 (f 85), 12 November 1918 (f 99), 19 November 1918 (f 264)
- Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 12 October 1918 (ff 76-77), 19 October 1918 (ff 169-170)
- State of supplies on 7 November 1918 (ff 110-111), 20 November 1918 (ff 262-263)
- Distribution Report showing number and condition of motor vehicles with Force D, 1 October 1918 (ff 223-244).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (275 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 273; 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: 21 x 33cm
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