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1. 'Expenditure on Malleson Mission and troops in East Persia, 1918 to 1921'
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- Abstract: This previously secret file, compiled by the India Office, contains various papers relating to expenditure on the Malleson Mission and troops in East Persia between 1918 and 1921.The file opens with a note about the contents of the file, and is followed by an India Office Political Department Memorandum and a memorandum by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Correspondence regarding expenditure is then included which dates from after the Chancellor's memorandum (November 1919) until January 1921.There are two appendices. Appendix I contains correspondence on the subject which was exchanged prior to the Chancellor's memorandum. Appendix II provides copies of the main military and political telegrams which are referred to in the memoranda and the later correspondence regarding expenditure. At the end of the file is a copy of a separate telegram from the Viceroy, Army Department, to the Secretary of State for India dated August 1919 (folios 16-17).The main correspondents throughout the file are the India Office, the Treasury, the War Office (including the Secretary of State for War, Winston Churchill), the Secretary of State for India (Edwin Samuel Montagu), and the Viceroy, Army Department.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 17; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
2. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 48 Part II (From 16th to 31st July 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 July 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, tables, and letters, containing instructions and reports.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303. The volume covers many topics and events, but mostly relates to:Personnel and reinforcement requirements of Force D, especially plans to raise half a million combatantsMatters relating to staff: appointments, pay grades, training, and leaveCreation and re-organisation of different units within Force DMatters relating to railways constructionDetails of tonnage [amounts of cargo] transported on railways and riversIntelligence relating to Turkish [Ottoman] and German forces, including distributions of the Turkish forces on week ending 16 July (ff 8-17), week ending 23 July (ff 212-221), and week ending 30 July (ff 357-365)Progress and efficiency of the DunsterforceAdministration of personnel and supplies between Mesopotamia, Persia [Iran], and IndiaMatters relating to oil fields in Mesopotamia and Persia, especially regarding the Anglo-Persian Oil CompanyDiscussions of the different Russian armies and their potential impact on British operationsUpdates on events in: the Caucasus region; the Caspian Sea region, especially at Baku; and in Trans-Caspia [historic region in Central Asia]Updates from General Wilfrid Malleson in Meshed [Mashhad], including his communications with the Turkistan UnionMatters relating to the administration of British-occupied territory in Mesopotamia, including development of British tradeIntelligence on Turko-German relationsBritish relations with the Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyārī, also rendered as Bukhtiari in text] tribeLists of sick and wounded soldiersPrisoners of war and desertersMatters relating to wireless systems, including interception of Turkish and German communicationsIntelligence on and discussions about political situations in Georgia, Armenia, and AzerbaijanIntelligence on political and military activity at Constantinople [Istanbul]Action between British troops and Jangalis [Jangalīs] at Resht [Rasht].The volume also contains:Detailed statements of ration strength of Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force on 15 June (ff 21-25), 22 June (ff 224-229), and 29 June (ff 313-318)Statements showing strength of the different contingents serving with Force D as of 22 June (ff 40-42), 15 June (ff 243-256), and 29 June (ff 282-283)Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles in service with Force D on 1 June (ff 44-63)Strength of Force D in June (ff 64-87)Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia and Persia on 22 July (ff 142-144) and on 29 July (ff 330-332)Proposals for a new establishment to be sanctioned for the railways in Mesopotamia by Brigadier-General Guy Lubbock, Director of Railways, Force D (ff 151-180), including data on railways and with comments from the General Officer Commanding, Force D (ff 150-151)Distribution of Force D troops on 22 June (ff 181-191), 29 June (ff 192-202), and 6 July (ff 333-344).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 373; 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
3. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. VOLUME 51 Part II (From 16th to 31st October 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 October 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, tables, and letters, containing instructions and reports.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3309. The volume covers many topics and events, but mostly relates to:Matters relating to railway traffic and constructionOperation reports concerning north western Persia [Iran], as well as correspondence with the General Officer Commanding, Bushire [Bushehr]Intelligence about the situation in Azerbaijan, the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea regionsDiscussions about Armenian troops, including: updates on status and activities; intelligence provided by them; and their relationship with Allied troopsStatus of affairs in southern KurdistanMatters relating to personnel, including: appointments, temporary promotions, pay, leave, training, and demand across departmentsMatters relating to the General Wilfrid Malleson Mission in Transcaspia [historic region in Central Asia, also rendered in text as Trans-caspia]Formation of the Urmia Brigade [also rendered in text as Urumiyah Brigade], including details of pay and trainingLists of sick and wounded soldiersTurkish [Ottoman] forces: locations; movements; estimated strengths; commanders; evacuations from Persia; and distributions for week ending 22 October (ff 181-183) and week ending 29 October (ff 271-274)Shipping statementsMatters relating to the North Persian ForceIntelligence regarding German attitudes to proposed peace terms, as well as the movements of German officers and detachmentsData on supplies used by Force D, collected with a view to reducing demand on IndiaDiscussions about proposed peace and armistice termsPlans relating to demobilisation and administration in Mesopotamia, including development and management of: cultivation and agriculture; banking facilities; post offices; judicial matters; post-war garrisons; Basrah [Basra] port; and commercial policiesCurrency provision in PersiaRoyal Air Force reportsOperation reports from General Officer Commanding, Force D, on: Taq [also rendered in text as Tauq]; South Persia; advances up the Tigris; Turkish forces on Jebel Hamrin [Jabal Hamrin]; raids on Turkish communications on the Shergat-Mosul road [Ash Sharqat-Mosul]; and the British capture of Kerkouk [Kirkuk]Reinforcements and labour requirements for Force DResponses to points raised by the Mesopotamia Commission reportMatters relating to the Dunsterforce, including relations with Colonel Lazar Bicharakov [Bicherakov, also rendered in text as Bicharakoff]Kasvin [Qazvin] MissionBritish occupations of Ahram and Tazah Khurmatlu [Tazah Khurmatu]Discussions about the remits of and relationship between the Civil Commissioner, Baghdad, and the General Officer Commanding, Force DSupplies provided by the Red CrossProposals to create an independent ‘Armenian State Khurdish Confederate’ free from Turkish influenceDiscussions of policy regarding ‘outlaw’ Khans [Khāns] of the Bushire hinterlandAllegations against ‘Anglo-Indian troops’ in Turkestan [historic region in Central Asia, also rendered in text as Turkistan] and subsequent action of the Turkestan UnionInstructions provided to Lieutenant-Colonel Molesworth, Assistant Director-General of Military Works, in his role as Liaison Officer between Army Headquarters, India, and the forces in Persia and Mesopotamia (ff 190-192).The volume also contains:Distribution of troops on 21 September (ff 8-30), 5 October (ff 259-267), and 28 September (ff 287-297)Statements showing strength of the different contingents serving with Force D as of 21 September (ff 95-98) and 7 September (ff 98-112)Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles in service with Force D on 1 September (ff 113-134)Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Turkestan on 20 October (ff 135-138) and 27 October (ff 235-237)‘Detailed statement of ration strength of Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force on 14th September 1918’ (ff 151-157)Appreciation on the situation in Trans-Caspia by Frederic Thesiger, Viceroy (ff 207-208)‘Report by the Financial Adviser on the Persian Currency question’ (ff 219-221).Whilst the volume contains copies of earlier material dating from March 1918 onwards, the bulk of the material dates from October 1918.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 315; 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
4. File 1341/1921 Pt 1 'Khorassan Intelligence Summaries 1921-1922'
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- Abstract: The item consists of Part 1 of the subject file 1341/1921: 'Meshed Consular & Intelligence Diaries (1921-1922)'.It contains numbered periodical (mainly weekly) reports relating to Persia [Iran], initially each called an 'Intelligence Summary' and later called a 'Meshed Intelligence Diary'. The reports cover the period of the week ending 1 January 1921 to the period ending 1 January 1923. They are initially issued by the British Military Mission, Meshed [Mashhad, also known as Mashad or Meshad], and later by the Military Attaché, Meshed. The intelligence summaries, and diaries, relate to political, foreign, military and diplomatic affairs in the locality and the neighbouring regions and are variously arranged under (chiefly) the following headings: 'Khorasan and North-East Persia'; 'Herat and Afghanistan'; 'Russian Turkistan'; 'Khorasan'; 'Cis-Frontier'; 'Trans-Frontier'; 'Afghanistan'; 'Bolshevik Garrisons'; 'Local'; 'Transcaspia'; 'Bokhara'; 'Tashkent'; 'Central Russia'; 'Khiva'; 'Ferghana'; 'General'; and 'Samarkand'. The summaries often include appendices which are usually extracts of local and national newspapers published in the regions and countries of interest, including Nabat, Rosta, Izvestia, Ittifaq-i-Islam, Bednota, Prolitarii, Sharq-i-Iran,and Pravda. Other appendices contain details of Bolshevik Garrisons in the region.Physical description: 1 item (540 folios)