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1. ‘Egyptian Mission. Proceedings of Government in connection with the Mission by the Viceroy of Egypt of His Excellency Bechet Aga to Muskat and Bahrein. Vol: 2’
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- Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, memoranda, resolutions, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. The main correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Beghet Agha [Bahjat Āghā; also spelt Behjet and Behget], an agent of the Pacha [Pāshā] of Egypt [‘Abbās Ḥilmī Pāshā]; Captain Stafford Bettesworth Haines, Political Agent at Aden; and the Bombay Steam Navigation Company. It is the second in a series of two items about missions from Egypt.The item concerns a mission of Beghet Agha, who was commissioned by the Pacha to purchase horses in Bahrein [Bahrain]. The item discusses his arrival in Aden, onward journey to Bombay [Mumbai], and charter of a steamer from the Bombay Steam Navigation Company to take him and his entourage to Muscat, Bahrein, Aden, and Suez. The Government of Bombay are advancing him money and providing coals for the steamer.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft No 653_1853’ and ‘Collection No. 20 of No. 50 of 1853’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 476, and terminates at f 502, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
2. ‘Persian Gulf. Duty on Horses and Mules.’
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- Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, extracts from a Bombay [Mumbai] Political Consultation, 4 June 1845. The papers contained in this item are partial enclosures to a Political Letter sent from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 10 June 1845. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2122/100076, alongside details of further enclosures.The item relates to rumours that customs duties, at Shiraz, on the exportation of horses and mules from Persia [Iran] to India are going to increase little by little with the intention of eventually stopping this export altogether. These rumours are reported by Mirza Reza [Mīrzā Reżā], Acting Agent at Shiraz. Zal Beg [Zāl Beg], a Persian dealer involved in the trade, has also complained about the rise in duties to Lieutenant-Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia. The question of whether the rumoured new regulations could be applied to English subjects is raised, since this may go against the terms of the commercial treaty existing between Great Britain and Persia.The correspondents are: Hennell, Sheil, and Mirza Reza.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 5061, Draft 29/46, Coll[ection]: 23, Vol: 4’, ‘Collection No. 3 of No. 62’ and ‘Examiner's Office’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 465, and terminates at f 471, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
3. 'The Arabian Horse, his country and his people, with portraits of typical or famous Arabians and other illustrations, also a map of the country of the Arabian horse, and a descriptive glossary of Arabic words and proper names'
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- Abstract: The Arabian Horse, his country and his people, with portraits of typical or famous Arabians and other illustrations, also a map of the country of the Arabian horse, and a descriptive glossary of Arabic words and proper names.Author: Major-General William Tweedie, Formerly HBM's Consul-General, Baghdad, and Political Resident for the Government of India in Turkish Arabia.Publisher: William Blackwood and Sons, London, 1894.Physical description: xix, 411p,., 4 octavo.Physical description: Dimensions: 322mm x 250mm
4. 'Mesopotamia Remounts'
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- Abstract: The file contains memoranda, with some correspondence and copy telegrams, relating to the supply of horses, mules and ponies for the cavalry, infantry and artillery in Mesopotamia [Iraq] (the supply of animals for the Mesopotamia Campaign was undertaken by the Government of India).Notably covers rates of horse wastage in Mesopotamia, statistics of which were regarded by the War Office as unduly high; requirement estimates and requests by General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia, in view of prospective military operations; difficulty in maintaining supply of remounts; shipping logistics; desire to expedite shipments of animals to factor in acclimatisation periods; proposals to send out inspecting and advising officers to Mesopotamia to improve efficiency of horse management; provision of additional remount staff and veterinary officers; and ensuring remount requirements for India itself whilst meeting demands of Mesopotamia campaign.The papers indicate that horses, mules and ponies were supplied from China, Australia, India and North America.The papers indicate that ‘wastage’ meant animals killed, died or destroyed. The main causes, apart from military engagement, were long hours in saddle, insufficient water and food, insufficient rest and feeding time, unsatisfactory standards of horsemanship and poor horse management.The primary correspondents are: the Commander-in-Chief, India; the War Office; the General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia; and General Headquarters, Salonika.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 68; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel; these numbers are written in coloured crayon.
5. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 53. Part II. (From 16th to 31st December 1918).’
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- Abstract: 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 16 and 31 December 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, notes, reports, tables, and memoranda.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3313. The volume concerns:An appreciation [report] and intelligence summary from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 22 December 1918 (ff 145-146)The demobilisation of Turkish [Ottoman] forcesRepatriation of prisoners of warA request by a Tartar leader to submit a request to the Peace Conference that Azerbaijan might be placed under British protectionAn application by the leader of the Assyrian Community at Bakuba [Baqubah] to send a representative to the Peace ConferenceThe progress of demobilisation in the 6th Turkish [Ottoman] ArmyThe progress of demobilisation and shipment of troops to EnglandDemobilisation of horsesRelease of certain Arab prisoners at Jezirat Ibnomar [Cizre]The future of the Government of IraqPolicy of maintaining Fao [Al-Faw] defencesThe violation of the armistice terms by the Turks as reported by the Ukrainian Consul in Trans-CaucasusProposal for the organization of intelligence in the Caucasus and details of the spheres of influence decided onInformation concerned with alleged brutal treatment of Indian Prisoners of War at the hands of the TurksHanding over Army flour mills to a civil firmThe delimitation of the Iraq Frontier and candidates for the Emirate of IraqRailway progress reportExpenditure at BakuDespatch of officers for Knox’s MissionReports on Malleson’s MissionDetails of fighting between the Armenians and the GeorgiansThe validity of Bicharakov’s mandate to take command of all Russian troops in the CaucasusCivil administration of MesopotamiaEvents in Dair-ez-Zar [Deir ez-Zor] and Abulkamal [Albu Kamal].The following tables appear:Strength returns of Force D on 28 September 1918 (ff 4-28), 12 October 1918 (ff 52-66), 26 October 1918 (ff 79-92), 16 November 1918 (ff 93-95)Ration strength of Force D on 16 November 1918 (ff 29-32, 168-173), 2 November 1918 (ff 45-52), 26 October 1918 (ff 96-102), 30 November 1918 (ff 164-167), 7 December 1918 (ff 204-208)Weekly return of the sick and wounded on 16 November 1918 (ff 72-73).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 218; these numbers are printed, and are located in the bottom centre of the recto 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
6. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 56. PART I. (From 1st to 15th March 1919).’
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- Abstract: 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 March 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, notes, reports, tables, and memoranda.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 3-7. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 3 March 1919 (ff 28-29), 10 March 1919 (f 100)Disposal of prisoners of warThe progress of demobilisation and shipment of troops to EnglandRailway construction and policyRepatriation of Armenian refugeesDisposal of surplus animalsDredging of Muhammareh [Khorramshahr] BarApplications to go on pilgrimage to the holy places of MesopotamiaProvision of river craft for RussiaThe question of the transfer of military administrative services in Mesopotamia to civil authoritiesArrangements for the distribution of surplus storesAssyrian views to be laid before the Peace ConferenceExport of Basrah [Basra] wool to France.The following tables appear:Ration strength of Force D on 18 January 1919 (ff 9-17), 8 February 1919 (ff 54-58), 25 January 1919 (ff 58-66)Weekly return of the sick and wounded on 25 January 1919 (ff 11-12), 1 February 1919 (ff 31-32), 8 February 1919 (ff 126-128), 15 February 1919 (ff 135-137)State of supplies on 24 February 1919 (ff 23-24)Distribution of Force D on 1 February 1919 (ff 34-46), 8 February 1919 (ff 77-89), 15 February 1919 (ff 109-114), 22 February 1919 (ff 137-150)Statement of animal transport on 29 December 1918 (ff 72-76)Return for wastage of horses, mules, and ponies on 29 December 1918 (ff 101-104).Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 158; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 3-156; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
7. ‘Muskat Relative to a present of six horses from His Highness the Imam of- to the Right Honble the Governor’
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- Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes, and resolutions, cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 13 January 1853, and found at IOR/F/4/2504/142185. Further enclosures to the letter can be found at: IOR/F/4/2504/142194; IOR/F/4/2504/142195; IOR/F/4/2504/142196; IOR/F/4/2504/142197; IOR/F/4/2504/142198; and IOR/F/4/2504/142199. The item is the sixteenth in a series of sixteen items about the Persian Gulf.The item relates to the recent gift of six horses given to the Governor of Bombay by the Imaum [Imām] of Muscat. At the suggestion of Major Atkins Hamerton, HM Consul and Company’s Agent in the Dominions of His Highness the Imam of Muscat, the Government of Bombay resolves to pay for the repair of the Imaum's ship, Artemise[also rendered in text as Artense], whilst it is docked at Bombay [Mumbai]. The item contains details of:The cost of looking after the horsesThe eventual sale of the horsesEstimations of labour and materials required to repair the Artemise.Hamerton is informed by the Government of Bombay to emphasise to the Imaum that the gift of repairing his ship is in light of various gifts he has given to the Governor over the years, and should not be treated as a precedent.Correspondents include: Hamerton; Lieutenant-Colonel C Blood, Remount Agent, Bombay; Captain Sir Henry Leeke, Commander in Chief of the Indian Navy; Jackson William Muspratt, General Pay Master; and the Government of Bombay.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', 'Draft No. 350 of 1853', 'Collection No. 1 of No. 8 of 1853', 'Vol: 16', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the Collection number was given as '7' but this has been crossed out.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1280, and terminates at f 1296, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
8. ‘Muscat. Present of Horses from His Highness the Imam of Muscat to His Royal Highness Prince Albert.’
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- Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, resolutions, memoranda, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. The main correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Major Atkins Hamerton, British Consul and Agent in the Dominions of the Imam of Muscat; and Lieutenant-Colonel David Davidson, Commissary General.The item concerns a present of two Arabian mares given by the Imam of Muscat [Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd] to Prince Albert, and their onward journey from Bombay [Mumbai] to London.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft No 968/52’ and ‘Collection No 1 of No 88’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 831, and terminates at f 859, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
9. ‘Muscat. Horses presented by the Imaum of – to the Chairman of the Honble the Court of Directors.’
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- Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, an extract Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, dated 27 March 1846.The item relates to the gift of two Arabian horses sent to the Chairman of the Court of Directors by Saeed Bin Sultan, Imaum of Muscat [Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd, Imam of Muscat], via Captain Robert Cogan of the Indian Navy. The item includes the Court’s response which is given via Captain Atkins Hamerton, HM Consul and the Company’s Agent in the Dominions of the Imaum of Muscat.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 5293, Coll[ection] 10’, ‘Collection N. 12 of N. 39’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 586, and terminates at f 597, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
10. ‘Muskat. A General Statement of all expenses incurred by Government on account of 2 Mares sent as a present to His Royal Highness Prince Albert by His Highness the Imaum of Muskat transmitted to the Hon’ble Court.’
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- Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, resolutions, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; the Court of Directors of the East India Company; Edward Eden Elliot, Accountant General; and the Bombay Military Board.The item concerns costs incurred in transporting two mares from Bombay [Mumbai] to London. The horses were a present from the Imaum of Muskat [Imām of Muscat, Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd] to Prince Albert. The gift and the horses’ arrival at Bombay is described in IOR/F/4/2485/140102.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft No 653, 1853’ and ‘Collection No. 19 of No. 46 of 1853’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 444, and terminates at f 463, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
11. ‘Egypt. Proceedings connected with the Mission of His Excellency Suleyman Bey of His Highness the Pacha’s household to Bombay, for the purpose of collecting certain rare birds. Vol: 1’
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- Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, resolutions, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Suleyman Beg [Sulaymān Beg], an agent of the Pacha [Pāshā] of Egypt; Alfred Walne, Consul and Political Agent, Cairo; and Beghet Agha [Bahjat Āghā], an agent of the Pacha of Egypt. It is the first in a series of two items about missions from Egypt.The item concerns a mission of Suleyman Beg to collect birds in India for the aviary of the Pasha’s son, El Hamee Pasha [Ibrāhīm Ilhāmī Pāshā], and financial aid lent to him by the Government of Bombay. The item also mentions Beghet Agha, who was sent to India and the Gulf to purchase horses for the Pacha.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft No 653_1853’ and ‘Collection No. 20 of No. 50 of 1853’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 464, and terminates at f 475, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
12. ‘File 16/40 Horses belonging to the Political Agent Bahrain –Correspondence ref:’
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- Abstract: Correspondence and file notes relating to horses (a young mare and filly) given as a gift to the Political Agent at Bahrain (Captain Charles Geoffrey Prior) by the King of Nejd and Hejaz, Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] in 1930. The correspondence concerns: Prior’s disdain at the gift, noting that the mare is ‘quite useless’ (f 3, f 10); the transfer of the horses to stables in Bahrain belonging to Shaikh Ḥamad bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah; file notes dated 1933, concerning Prior’s successor’s (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Gordon Loch) attempt to determine the present circumstances of the horses, and their transfer to Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah (ff 5-8). The file contains a single letter in Arabic.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 13; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-12; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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