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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 55. PART I. (From 1st to 15th February 1919.)’ [191r] (390/396)
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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Working copy (advance copy for information) to G. S. (M. 0.1).
Copy to M. S. C., Q. M. G., C. W. A.
APPENDIX 229.
DIARY No. 12138.
Word Code telegram No. 12138 (Q. M. G. 10), dated 15th February 1919.
(Derpatched 6-15 p. m.)>
From—The Commander-in-Chief in India, Delhi,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
iRepeated General Officer Commanding, Force “D”, Baghdad.)
Reference TVar Office letter 116-Gen. No. 6380 (Q. M. G. 4), (Diary No.
51062), dated 14th May 1918. Ten percent, reserve mentioned in paragraph
3 c (1) will not be sufficient to meet ordinary peace wastage at twelve per cent,
for one y< ar. I therefore propose leaving in Mesopotamia twenty-two per cent.
mpost bednm strength to cover peace wastage for one year and to provide a
reserve to meet any emergency. This will obviate shipping of horses next
winter to cover peace wastage.
Record copy to Q. M. G.
Copy toM. S. C., A. G., G. S. (S. D.-l, S. D.-3).
APPENDIX 230.
DIARY No. 12189.
Telegram No. 59, dated 13th February 1919.
(Received 14th February 1919.)
(Received in War Section, 15th February 1919.)
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 Civil Commissioner in Meso
potamia, Baghdad,
To—The Finance Department, Delhi.
(Kepeated to the Secretary to the Government of India, in the Foreign and Political Depart-
ment, Delhi.)
I wired Currency Bombay, 13th January, for 130
lacs
One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees
specie so as to
arrive Exunamirur * Ror reasons now under investigation telegram was no
tMegibie in February. . fdelivered at Bombay and the indent was
4.liiegibie 1st February. repeated on 31st January with special le
quest to ship with least possible delay and wire date of shipment. On 7th
February I again enquired date of shipment J and emphasized urgency of de-
jehange of letters. mand and again on 11th February. Currency,
Bombay, replied 12th February that delay in the supply of specie was
due to transport difficulties and he hoped that portion would be shipped
16th February. The reserve in the currency chest had already been depleted
by stagnation of trade in December and subsequent non-arrival of specie would
have caused very serious situation but for an opportune boon in trade which
has enabled me to draw heavily on India and meet immediate requirements.
Special measures have had to be taken to postpone disbursements as far as
possible and the position is still one of anxiety. I request that special
measures may be. taken to ensure future indents being complied with
promptly and that I may he informed at once if delay unavoidable. If neces
sary I can communicate my requirements earlier than at present.
Working copy (advance copy for information) to G. S. (M. O.-l,) with
*• *
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0.-3), C. W. A.
APPENDIX 231.
DIARY No. 12193.
Telegram P., No. X.-5878, dated 15tli February 1919.
(Despatched 9-45 p.m., received 4-45 p.m., 15th February 1919.)
From—The General Officer Commanding, Force D ”, Baghdad,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Delhi.
(Repeated Secretary, War Office, London.)
I should be glad to have reply to my X.-5081 ( Diary No. 5191) of January
18th on the subject of dairies and grass farms, as Civil Commissioner has now
received authority from Secretary of State to take over irrigation and agri
culture.
Working copy to G. S. (M. O.-l), with Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. C., A. G., G. S. (S. D.-l).
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 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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