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'Lord Curzon's Notes on Persia' [630v] (1262/1386)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
No.
Name.
Date.
Subject.
Page
23
Mr. Thomson
Nov. 2, 1880
Shah is very desirous that a further representation
should be made to Porte, pressing them to have
the frontier closely watched ..
17
24
To Mr. Goschen ..
2,
Approves proposal that one of Her Majesty’s Con
suls should accompany Commission (see No. 14) .
18
25
Mr. Plunkett .. ..
(Telegraphic)
4,
Russian Government have offered troops to assist
Persian in subduing Kurdish marauders
18
26
To Mr. Plunkett ..
6,
Ask Russian Government whether he is correctly
informed (see No.25)
18
27
Mr. Goschen .. ..
(Telegraphic)
7,
Steps taken by Porte to prevent Kurdish hordes
from re-entering Turkish territory
18
28
Mr. Plunkett
8,
Article in “ Bereg" states that it was the Shah who
requested assistance of Russia (see No. 26) ..
18
29
Mr. Plunkett
3,
Conversation with Baron Jomini respecting Kurdish
disturbances. Russia may 'find herself more
directly interested ..
19
30
Mr. Thomson
(Telegraphic)
8,
Persians still hold Oroomiah, but Kurds have not
retreated as stated .
20
31
>3 o» • • • •
8,
Persian Government now hope to be able to break
up the Kurdish combination by negotiation
20
32
Mr. Plunkett ..
8,
Baron Jomini states that it was the Shah who
expressed desire for Russian assistance, and that
it had been acceded to (see No. 26)
20
33
Mr. Goschen ..
1,
Has acted on No. 15..
21
34
Mr. Thomson
9,
Governor of Oroomiah reports that he has succeeded
in driving the Kurds out of their intrenched
position at Seir .. . .. ..
21
35
To Mr. Plunkett .. ..
9,
Conversation with Russian Ambassador respecting
request of Shah for Russian troops to assist in
subduing Kurds
21
36
Mr. Thomson
12,
Thanks of Shah for good offices of England in
inducing the Porte to co-operate for the sup
pression of the Kurdish insurrection ..
22
37
” »» •• ••
12,
Reported death of Commander of reinforcements
sent from Tehran. Relief of Souj-Boulak by the
Persians .
22
38
Mr. Goschen
(Telegraphic)
13,
Is he to urge Porte to seize Sheikh Obeidullah and
his sons and punish them in an exemplary
manner ?
22
39
To Mr. Goschen ..
13,
Leave to his discretion as to making representations
to Porte respecting Sheikh Obeidullah. Should
warn Porte not to afford an asylum to him
22
40
Mr. Goschen
9,
Inclosing two despatches from Vice-Consul Clayton
relating to Kurdish question..
23
41
To Mr. Plunkett ..
16,
M. de Giers’ assurances through Russian Ambas
sador that the Emperor was determined to prevent
his troops, as far as possible, from crossing the
frontier ..
24
42
Mr. Thomson
19,
Her Majesty’s Consul-General at Tabreez reports
that the whole of the Kurdish forces have taken
to flight .. .. .. . .
25
43
33 »> • • • •
20,
Her Majesty’s Consul-General at Tabreez reports
arrival of Cossacks at Nakhjivan near the Russian
frontier ..
25
44
Mr. Plunkett
17,
Baron Jomini states that latest accounts from Kur
distan continue more satisfactory .. ..
25
45
Mr. Goschen
16,
Conversation with Turkish Ministers respecting
Kurdish outbreak. Turkish views on the sub
ject
26
46
Mr. Thomson
23,
Conversation with Shah respecting Kurdish insur
rection. His Majesty considers Porte respon
sible for all that has occurred. His view’s as to
steps to be taken to punish Sheikh Obeidullah ..
27
47
33 » • • • •
24,
Information respecting movements of Russian troops
on the Persian frontier
28
48
To Mr. Goschen ..
24,
May give such advice to the Porte as he considers is
required with reference to No. 46
29
49
Mr. Plunkett .. ..
24,
Baron Jomini states last accounts from Kurdistan
not entirely satisfactory. His views as to Russian
military preparations respecting
29
50
Mr. Thomson .. ..
25,
Her Majesty’s Consul-General at Tabreez reports
arrival of 200 Russian Cossacks at Nakhjivan
29
51
Mr. Goschen
(Telegraphic)
25,
Minister for Foreign Affairs states that a Commis
sion will be named to try the Sheikh, his son, and
other rebels, and examine affairs
30
52
Mr. Thomson .. ..
28,
Many Kurdish Chiefs reported to have given in their
submission to Persian Government
30
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This file consists of letters, notes, and printed material on Persia compiled by George Curzon in the course of conducting research prior to the writing of his book: Persia and the Persian Question . The papers' contents and type vary considerably, but consists primarily of handwritten notes, some of which are organised roughly for individual chapters of the book. The rest of the file includes newspaper clippings, official reports, printed maps, and other published material on the history and geography of Persia. The official government reports are primarily government of India balance of trade reports, while published material consisted mainly of academic and non-academic papers on Persian archaeology by members of the Scottish Geographical Magazine and the history of the telegraph published by the Indo-European Telegraph Department.
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