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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 55. PART I. (From 1st to 15th February 1919.)’ [190r] (388/396)
The record is made up of 1 volume (194 folios). It was created in 23 Nov 1918-15 Feb 1919. 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 225.
DIARY No. 12061.
Telegram No. X-5375, dated 14th February 1919.
(Despatched 8-55 p. m., received 11 a. m., 15th February 1919.)
From—The General Officer Commanding, Force “D,”
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Delhi.
Reference War Office telegram 75100, February 8th (Diary No. 10509).
4 officers and 182 British other ranks, is the present effective strength of “S”
Batterv. Of these 2 officers and 65 other ranks are required for cadre to
proceed to United Kingdom. Only 16 other ranks in ,C S” Battery joined the
Colours since January 1st, 1916. Please telegraph whether you’ still require
the battery sent to India.
WorV’ng copy to A. G.
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0.1, M. 0.-3, S. D.-l, S. D.-3), Q. M. G.
APPENDIX 226.
DIARY No. 12082.
Telegram P., No. 1936, dated 14th February 1919.
(Despatched 12-40 p. m , received 7-45 a. m., 15th February 1919.)
(Received in War Section, 15th February 1919.)
p rom —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 (copy sent to General Officer Commandino-
Baghdad, who has not seen before despatch).
(Repeated Foreign and Political Department, Delhi.)
Unfriendly element in Baghdad have lately been occupied in attempting
to explain away recent expressions of pro-British sentiments at meetings all
over Mesopotamia, which have come as a surprise to Baghdad politicians. The
suggestion is being disseminated tbat freedom of expression was not granted to
public opinion and I understand that a letter has recently been despatched to the
Sheriff through Kerbeia asking him to make representations to the Peace
Conference in this sense and to request that representalives of other powers
should be sent out to review the situation in Mesopotamia.
Working copy (advance copy for information) to G. S. (M. O.-l).'
Copy to M. S. G, G. S. (M. 0.-3).
APPENDIX 227.
DIARY No. 12111.
Word Code telegram No. 12111 (A. G.-l), dated 15th February 1919.
(Despatched 5 p. m.)
From—The Commander-in-Chief in India, Delhi,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
Youi 1 telegram 3351 (S. D. 2), of 11th instant (Diary No. 11414) Meso
potamia proposal concurred with in my telegram 6974 (A. G. 1), of 27th
January repeated your address.
Record copy to A. G.
Copy to Q. M. G., G. S. (S. D.-1,M. 0-3).
APPENDIX 228.
DIARY No. 12123.
Telegram P., No. 167-S., date! 14th February 1919.
(Received in War Section, 15th February 1919.)
From—The Viceroy (Foreign and Political Department), Delhi,
To—The Secretary of State for India, London.
(Repeated
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.)
Mesopotamia. While importance of hanking facilities in Mesopotamia
is fully recognised by us we deprecate quasi-monopoly or claim of any sort on
Government being given to any bank by pressure being put on them to open
out in Mesopotamia. Policy should in our opinion fair field and no favour
as soon as time has come when permission may properly be given to further
Banks to open out in Mesopotamia.
This refers to your telegram February 4th (Diary No. 9603). [Telegram
To Baghdad only. ^ Secretary of State for India, February
TV XT 7 T , n 4th ’ read - ISe 9 ln ><- My telegram (Repeats
Diary No. 9603).—iiWs.] r
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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 1 and 15 February 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, and tables.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 1-9. The volume concerns:
- Military personnel issues, including: equipment; the transfer and retirement of officers; nominations for Staff College; granting of leave; and demobilisation of troops
- Supply of food, construction materials, and other items to Force D
- Reductions of planned supply shipments to Force D
- Proposal for a new kind of emergency ration for Indian troops
- Preparation for demobilisation of Force D, including: disposal of animals used by Force D; withdrawal orders for specific units; and disposal of surplus ammunition
- Provision of ships to carry troops from Mesopotamia to the United Kingdom
- Proposed expansion of the jurisdiction of 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.
- Proposed changes to the Army Chaplains’ Department
- Employment of ‘Imported’ labourers in Mesopotamia and the growth of ‘Considerable local prejudice’ against these workers
- The post-war occupation and government of Mesopotamia
- British assessments of Mesopotamian public opinion
- Construction of railways in Mesopotamia
- Vaccination of animals shipped to Mesopotamia
- Arrest of thirteen Turkish [Ottoman] ‘ringleaders in recent political intrigue’ by British forces in Baghdad
- Turkish military presence at Joziret Ibn Omar [Cizre]
- British use of petroleum wells at Zakhd [Zakho]
- British arming of ‘Turcomans’ to fight the Bolsheviks on behalf of the Transcaspian Government
- Intelligence suggesting the presence of the former Ottoman leader Enver Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. [Enver Pāshā] in the Caucasus
- British military actions in Persia [Iran] including: occupation of key roads; maintenance of roads; and discussion of a ‘most virulent form of malaria’ affecting British troops in North Persia.
The volume also contains:
- Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of lines of communication, general organisation, and corrections (ff 63-73)
- State of supplies on 27 January 1919 (f 25), 31 January 1919 (ff 162-163), 7 February 1919 (f 168)
- Distribution Report showing number and condition of motor vehicles with Force D, 1 December 1918 (ff 27-42)
- Ration strength of Force D on 21 December 1918 (ff 124-130), 28 December 1918 (ff 130-136), 4 January 1919 (ff 182-187), 11 January 1919 (ff 75-78), 18 January 1918 (ff 149-152)
- Strength return of Force D on 23 November 1918 (ff 79-90)
- Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 4 January 1919 (ff 99-100), 11 January (ff 188-189)
- Ammunition return of Force D on 2 January 1918 (ff 110-111)
- Programme for February despatch of British troops from Mesopotamia and India (f 112).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (194 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 192; 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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