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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART I. (From 1st to 15th November 1918.)’ [85r] (178/558)
The record is made up of 1 volume (273 folios). It was created in 31 Aug 1918-15 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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should be ^lad of on indication of tbe future policy in regard to this railway
which will involve heavy expenditure if continued bevond Kasrishirin. I
suggest with reference to your 67842 Cipher M. It. ^ October 4th (80277)
that as regards Basra port, the present system should continue and that the
reorganisation should be deferred.
Working copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. G, G. S. (M. 0. 1, M. O. 2, S. D. 1), A. D. Marine.
APPEXDIX 55.
DIARY No. 88654.
* Telegram P., No. 9334, dated 31st October 1918.
(Despatched 10-55 p.m., 31st October 1918, received 9-00 p.m., 3rd November 1918).
(Received in War Section, 4th 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.
, Baghdad,
To—His Majesty's Secretary of State for India, London.
(Repeated to the Secretaxy to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla).
Owing to absence of certificates under paragraph No. 3 of Trading with
Enemy (Occupied Territories) Proclamation of 1915 extended customs facili
ties at Baghdad have been hitherto impossible.
Necessary preliminary steps were at once taken in direction suggested by
Messrs. Lynch on receipt of your telegram of October 9th (Diary No. 82077)
intimating issue of necessary certificates.
There will he some delay owing to shortage of customs storage facilities
here and customs staff arising from war conditions. I hope, however, to have
new arrangements in working order by New Year.
This refers to your telegram of the 30th October (Diary No. 88515).
WorKing copy (advance copy for information) to Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0.1, M. O. 3), A. D.
154 (,'. CL S.
APPENDIX 56.
DIARY No. 88655.
Telegram P., No. 936, dated 2nd November 1918.
(Despatched 5 p.m., received 10 p.m., 3rd October 1918.)
(Received in War Section, 4th November 1918.) t
From—His Britannic Majesty's Charge d'Affaires and Special Commissioner, Tehran, ***
Persia, * J
To—The Foreign Office, London.
(Repeated Baghdad for General Officer Commanding, and the
Department, Simla.)
Viceroy, Foreign and Political
Evacuation of Azerbaijan seems imminent and Persia may have to resume
almost, immediate responsibility for maintaining order on frontiers of Azerbaijar
and elsewhere in North-West Persia. Apart from Cossock Brigade whict
is inadequte Cabinet realise that tiny have no armed force for the purpose
According to tbe Prime Minister they can muster some 10,C00 men at shorl
notice from the oisbanded force. Those have baa adequate military training
but arms and am munis ion for them are not forthcominir. He is anxious tc
know whether His Map sty’s Government could possibly see their way t(
supply as many rifles as possible up to 10,000, with 200 rounds per rifle
Such guarantee, as we may think fit as regards use of these arms, would b<
given. I support tbe request in principle. The rifles are needed for bone
fide purposes and there can be no question now of. their being used against us
They might be supplied gradually from captured Turkish stocks, subject t<
acceptance of suitable conditions regarding their use. It might be made j
condition that the question of introducing foreignj officers be deferred for th<
present or until after Peace Conference.
This refers to my telegram No. 931 (Dy. No. 88519) of October 31st.
Working copy (advance copy for information) to G; S. (M. O. 1.)
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. O. 3.)
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- 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 November 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, tables, memoranda, and letters.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 1-12. The volume concerns:
- Supply of food, construction materials, ordnance, and other items to Force D
- Personnel requirements of Force D
- Equipment of reinforcements for Force D
- Railway construction in Mesopotamia
- Establishment of banks and other financial facilities in Mesopotamia
- British attack on Turkish [Ottoman] positions at Fatha [Al Fathah] on 24 October 1918, and surrender of Turkish forces on 30 October 1918
- British occupation of Gayyara [Qayyarah]
- Railway and river traffic in Mesopotamia
- British occupation of the city of Mosul
- Negotiation of Turkish withdrawal from the vilayet of Mosul
- The Armistice of Mudros
- Agricultural experiments in Mesopotamia
- Prisoner of war captures, exchanges, and repatriations
- Preparations for the demobilisation of Force D, including: the transfer of troops and materiel to the Western Front; transfer of control of transport, communications, and other infrastructure in Mesopotamia to civilian authorities; and disposal of animals used by Force D
- British relations with the Government of Askabad [Ashgabat, Turkmenistan]
- British and French support for White Russian forces
- Capture of Petrovsk [Makhachkala] by Turkish forces and the withdrawal of General Lazar Bicharakov’s White Russian forces from Petrovsk to Enzeli [Bandar-e Anzali]
- Negotiation of Turkish withdrawal from Baku
- Preparations for British occupation of Baku
- Intelligence concerning German political and military activities in the Caucasus, including: German support for an independent Georgia; and the withdrawal of German troops from the Caucasus to Ukraine
- British naval policy in the Caspian Sea
- Appeal from Sheikh Mahmud [Shaikh Maḥmūd Barzanjī] for British support for an independent Kurdistan
- Arrangements for the creation and distribution of propaganda in territory occupied by British forces.
The volume also contains:
- Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of: lines of communication; general organisation; and names of General Officers and Brigade Commanders (ff 13-34, 228-236)
- Strength return of Force D on 31 August 1918 (ff 68-81), 14 September 1918 (ff 249-262) 28 September 1918 (ff 42-44), 5 October 1918 (ff 237-238), 12 October 1918 (ff 239-240)
- Ammunition return of Force D on 18 October 1918 (f 220), 22 October 1918 (ff 44-45)
- State of supplies on 27 October 1918 (ff 82-83), 31 October 1918 (ff 127-128), 7 November 1918 (ff 205-206)
- Report of aircraft available for service in Mesopotamia, 31 October 1918 (f 84), 7 November 1918 (ff 173-174)
- Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 5 October 1918 (ff 137-139)
- Ration strength of Force D on 21 September 1918 (ff 213-219), 28 September 1918 (ff 243-249), 5 October 1918 (ff 148-152)
- Statement showing War Establishment for farms in Mesopotamia, dated 9 November 1918 (ff 200-202)
- Statement of Animal Transport in Tigris and Euphrates fronts, 29 September 1918 (ff 264-269).
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- 1 volume (273 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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