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1. 'File 26/157 (F 66) Arabistan and Luristan: Representation in, changes resulting from the War'
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- Abstract: The volume contains letters, telegrams, memoranda and reports pertaining to British governmental representation in Arabistan [Khūzestān]. The correspondents include the Political Resident at Bushire, the British Minister at Tehran, the High Commissioner at Baghdad, the British Consul at Mohammerah [Korramshahr], the Vice-Consuls at Ahwaz and Dizful, the Government of India, the India Office and Foreign Office in London, and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.The correspondence was part of a re-evaluation of British representation and expenses in the region following the First World War. The issues discussed included:the political status (consul, vice-consul, agent or officer) of offices at Mohammerah, Ahwaz, Dizful, Shushtar, and Burujird [Borūjerd], and whether the responsibility for these offices should be transferred from Mesopotamia (under the Foreign and Colonial Offices) to the Government of India;the hierarchy of operations (who answers to whom) within Arabistan itself;the scale of operations, including details of costs and salaries;the official change of name from Arabistan to Khuzestan.Physical description: Foliation: The main foliation sequence commences at the first folio and terminates at the last folio; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and can be found in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A second foliation sequence is present between ff 3-229; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence. There are the following irregularities: 2, 2A and 2B.
2. 'Report on a journey to Shuster, Dizful, Behbehan, and Shiraz'
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- Abstract: The memorandum consists of a report of Walter Baring's journey from Ispahan [Eşfahān] to Shuster [Shūshtar], Dizful [Dezfūl], Behbehan [Behbehān], and Shiraz; he was accompanied on this journey by Captain H Wells, Royal Engineers, and the Assistant Superintendent of the Indian Government Telegraph. This journey took place between 27 October and 16 December 1881.The report includes observations on local cultivation, the local economy, geography, water quality, and wild life. From time to time it also includes information on local history, political intrigues, and local tribes (especially the Bakhtyari [Bakhtiari] tribe). It also reports on the daily weather conditions and the quality of the roads being traversed.The appendix which can be found on folios 152-153 contains the following:a tabular statement of the revenue of Fars (f 152);a list of the altitudes of principal points mentioned in the report (f 152);a list of the distances of the various stages between Ahwaz and Shiraz (f 152v);a memorandum concerning Mr Baring's observations on opium cultivation during the course of his journey (f 153).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at f 140 and terminates at f 153, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Pagination: the item also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
3. ‘PLAN OF DIZFUL’
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- Abstract: Plan of Dizful [Dezful], showing the river Ab-i-Diz [Rudkhaneh-ye Dez] alongside the city, with a bridge and roads leading from it. The location of mosques, a telegraph office, and the Khushi Khana are also noted. The plan is signed by Lieutenant William Daniel McSwiney, 7th Dragoon Guards, November 1890. The scale is stated as follows: ‘6 Inches = 1 Mile’.Physical description: Materials: Printed on paperDimensions: 453 x 556mm
4. ‘RECONNAISSANCE SKETCH OF THE DIZFUL BRIDGE’
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- Abstract: A drawing of the city of Dizful [Dezful], showing its bridge, part of the city beyond the bridge, and the road to Khushi Khana. Beneath the drawing is a note on the physical dimensions of the bridge. It is signed by Lieutenant William Daniel McSwiney, 7th Dragoon Guards, November 1890.Physical description: Materials: Printed on paperDimensions: 336 x 765mm
5. File 1702/1910 Pt 1-2 'Railways: Persia. Persian Railway Syndicate'
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- Abstract: The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and maps, relating to the two topics contained in the volume on railway development in Persia. The first topic is the Khoremmabad-Dizful-Mohammerah railway and the survey required to assess its practicability and probable cost.The volume includes (ff 97-102) 'Russia. No. 1 (1907). Convention signed on August 31, 1907, between Great Britain and Russia, containing 'Arrangements on the subject of Persia, Afghanistan, and Thibet.' The volume also includes (ff 179-194) the 'Report on the Proposed Railway from Khor Musa to Khurramabad' by Arnold Talbot Wilson, Acting Consul for Arabistan.The second topic is the Persian Railway Syndicate and the accompanying negotiations over its financial structure including the impact of manouveres by Great Britain and Russia and the increased likelihood of Persia gaining access to outside borrowing.Each part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, year the subject file was opened, subject heading, and list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 401; 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 201-271; these numbers are written in coloured pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence between ff 290-399, which is also written in pencil and circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. The foliation sequence does not include the front cover, nor does it include the leading flyleaf.