Abstract: This document opens by outlining the history of the boundaries between Persia and Seistan [Sīstān] and Persia and Mekran [Makran]. It goes on to discuss the involvement of the British with the dispute during the middle of the nineteenth century, and particularly focuses on the process of British arbitration. The document is largely compiled using extracts from, or references to, the correspondence of various Foreign Office officials.It was written by Lieutenant-Colonel Owen Tudor Burne, Secretary, Political and Secret Department, on 31 March 1875.Physical description: 5 folios
Abstract: This document was written by Sir Owen Tudor Burne on 19 November 1872, and is divided into the following sections:Section 1 - Brief abstract of Persia and Afghanistan History as connected with Seistan [Sīstān], including our policy in reference to the districtSection 2 - Geographical and Political Value of SeistanSection 3 - Progress of Arbitration in 1871-72, including a short account of Sir F Goldsmid's journeySection 4 - Abstract of General Goldsmid's Arbitral OpinionThe document concludes with 'General Remarks' from O T Burne about the situation.Physical description: 6 folios