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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 52. PART I. (From 1st to 15th November 1918.)’ [207r] (422/558)
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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APPENDIX 227.
DIARY No. 91149.
Telegram R., No. 9696, dated 10th November 1918.
(Despatched 2-55 p.m., received 11-20 a.m. } 11th November 1918.)
(Received in War Section, ISth 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—The Secretary of State for India.
(Repeated Cairo ; Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign and Political Department,
Delhi.)
To secure full benefit of co-operation by tribal leaders and large land-
owners in administration of these territories I am reviving forthwith, with
approval of G. O. C. in C., the institution of Divisional Councils, which already
exist in somewhat nebulous form in Turkish times. These are quite distinct
from Municipal Councils mentioned in my immediately preceding telegram
but are intended to perform similar functions for rural districts. They will
however at first he purely advisory.
In several divisions informal councils of this nature have already come
into being and are very popular. It is now proposed to give them more
definite shape and more formal status for which a demand has already
appeared. They will consist of no more than 12 members all of whom will,
for the present, he nominated by Divisional Political Officer and they will hold
meetings at regular intervals.
The present administrative divisions are a continuance of Turkish system
modified in accordance with local and tribal sentiment. They form admini-
tratiye units of convenient size each coherent and homogeneous. They are not
too numerous to be !dealt with direct from Baghdad from which they are all
easily accessible. This close touch is much appreciated by Sheikhs.
The constitution of a future advisory or legislative assembly for whole
of Mesopotamia when the time is ripe will be much facilitated by develop
ment of these bodies and of Municipal Councils from which representative
delegates can be chosen.
The resuscitation of these Divisional Councils has been for some time under
consideration and was to have been matured more at leisure. In view however
of the terms of Anglo-Preneh declaration published on November 8th it has
seemed expedient to hasten the inception of these divisions which are assured
of general support locally, and to give local publicity forthwith of our
intentions.
Action on these lines will I hope serve to show public both here and
elsewhere that our policy in Mesopotamia is being shaped as far as possible in
conformity with pronouncements in Europe.
Working copy (advance copy for information) to G. S. (M. O. 1).
Copy to M. S. C., G. 8. (M. *0. 3).
APPENDIX 228.
DIARY No. 91173.
Telegram P., No. nil, dated 9th November 191^.
(Received in War Section, 13th November 1918.)
From—The Secretary of Stale for India,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy (Army Department!.
Sir John Hewett’s mission. Proposals accepted by Army Council but
they presume that it is not intended to charge Imperial revenues with normal
salaries of officers unless the Government of India are put to extra expense
in filling tneir appointments in India. In the me&ntime Porter and liocho
should join Hewett’s mission at once. Ibis is with reference to your telegram
No. 14i521, dated 26th October (Diary No. 86728).
Your telegram No 14945, dated 6th November (Diary No. 89119) will be
communicated to Army Council.
Working copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to M. 8. C., A. G.
APPENDIX 229.
DIARY No. 91191.
Word code telegram No. 91191, dated 13th November 1918.
(Despatched 9-30 p.m.)
From—’The Commanderdn-Chief in India, Simla,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
J). M. I., 70375, November 8th (Dy. No. 90559} s and Baghdad’s No. X.-
3766, November 11th (Dy. No. 90999). The proposal is supported here.
Beeord copy to G. 8. (M. O. 1).
Copy to M. 8. C., M. 8. Y.
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 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)
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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.
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