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1. ‘I/6 Saudi-Arabia Miscellaneous’
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- Abstract: Correspondence and papers relating to miscellaneous affairs in Saudi Arabia, as reported to or by the Political Agent at Kuwait:In 1937, the formation of the Nejdi Motor Car Company, a concession set up to convey pilgrims between Nejd, Hasa [al-Aḥsā’], and the Hejaz. Papers include a translation of an announcement of the formation of the new company, published in Saut al Hejazon 15 Rabi’ al-awwal 1356 (corresponding to 25 May 1937) (ff 2-5).In November 1939, the distribution and use of the Saudi riyal (ff 7-9).In December 1939, the status of three islands in the Persian Gulf (Fasht al Jārim, Khor Fasht [Khawr Fasht], and Jazirat Chaschus [Kaskūs]), to which the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) had sent a technical party (ff 12-14).In December 1939, reports on water supplies for agriculture at Kharj (ff 16-21).affairs in Saudi Arabia during the Second World War, including food shortages and reportedly ineffective food controls (ff 29-41).A translation of Saudi Arabian Nationality Regulation No. 3, originally published by the Government of Saudi Arabia in Umm al Quraon 24 Shawwāl 1357 (equivalent to 16 December 1938) (ff 43-46).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 47; 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 2-46; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
2. ‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’
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- Abstract: The volume details motor transport (‘M.T.’) routes in Persia [Iran]. The volume, which is numbered I, covers the main routes in Persia, and was produced by the General Staff, India. It was printed by M Abdul Hameed Khan, Manager of the Feroz Printing Works, Lahore, in 1942. An introduction (folio 3) states that the volume has been updated on the basis of reports received in the wake of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia in August 1941.The volume comprises details of sixty-five routes, listed on the contents page, between various towns and cities in Persia. Details given for each route include:an overview (distance, number of stages, references to maps);a general report (classification of route, surface and grading, character of adjacent country, climatic effects, exceptional features, repair and supply facilities, water, fuel, fodder and grazing supplies);a detailed report (villages and other landmarks encountered, road classifications, distances).A handwritten annotation on folio 5 (author unknown) states that ‘distances are somewhat overestimated throughout this report.’ The volume includes a map in a pocket attached to the inside back cover (folio 246).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 247; 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 file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
3. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] FORCE “D”. Volume 49. Part II. (From 16th to 31st August 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 August 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include letters, memoranda, telegrams, and appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at the start of IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3305. The volume concerns:The situation in Mesopotamia, including:The administration of Basrah [Basra], Baghdad, and the other areas occupied by Force D, including plans for various development projects, and concerns about high levels of expenditureReinforcements and new personnel for Force D, including the organisation and grading of new recruits, and the formation of new divisionsRailway construction in Mesopotamia and Persia [Iran]Equipment and supplies for Force DThe resources and further requirements of the Inland Water TransportDiscussions about providing munitions to Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Āl Sa’ūd, also rendered as Bin Saud in the volume]The proceedings of a Court of Enquiry reporting on the state of motor vehicles arriving in Mesopotamia, and the shortages and deficiencies in tools and kits (ff 84-88). It includes a ‘statement of particulars of unfitness for use’ (ff 89-107)The payment of Dr John Fisk during his work attending on Turkish [Ottoman] prisoners of war. It includes copies and extracts of correspondence, agreements, and despatches from 15 October 1914, 25 August and 9 October 1916, 5 July 1917, and 18 May 1918 (ff 205-207).The situation in Persia and the Caucasus, including:The progress of Dunsterforce and of General Wilfrid Malleson’s mission, including plans for controlling shipping in the Caspian SeaThe situation in TabrizIntelligence concerning Turkish [Ottoman] and German activitiesThe situation of the Trans-Caspian Government, including the evacuation of Tejend [Tejen] and Merv [Mary], Malleson’s efforts to provide troops and material for support, and the organisation of the defence of Krasnovodsk [Türkmenbaşy]The situation in BakuBritish operations in Persia, including discussions with the Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyārī] tribe and the Jangalis [Jangalī Movement]The movements of Jelu [Assyrians from Jilu] refugees, and discussions regarding making provision for them, and the possibility of organising some as combatantsThe situation of the Armenian populationThe situation at Tiflis [Tbilisi].The volume also includes:Statements of shipping tonnage discharged (ff 36-37, 63, f 112, f 122, f 183, f 203, ff 247-248, ff 269-270, ff 276-277, f 288, f 300, f 318, f 381, f 385, f 417)Weekly returns of the sick and wounded for 6 July (f 35), 20 July (ff 267-268), 27 July (ff 273-274), 3 August (ff 302-303), and 10 August (ff 415-416)Aviation reports for 15 August (f 39), 22 August (f 264), and 29 August (f 418)Strength returns for Force D for 20 July (ff 47-49), 27 July (ff 265-267), and 3 August (ff 363-365)Consolidated strength return for Force D for 29 June 1918 (ff 155-176)Statements showing the strengths of the contingents with Force D on 6 July (ff 221-233) and 13 July (ff 365-378)The distribution of troops for Force D on 27 July 1918 (ff 213-220), 3 August (ff 388-398), and 10 August (ff 398-407)The ration strength of Force D on 13 July 1918 (ff 79-84), 20 July (ff 349-354), 27 July (ff 108-111), 3 August (ff 332-336), and 10 August (ff 411-414)The distribution of the Turkish Army on 20 August (ff 185-193) and 27 August (ff 319-329)Ammunition and gun returns for 26 July (f 49) and 2 August (ff 345-346)Wastage return of animals for June (ff 51-54)Strength of animals with Force D on 28 July (f 198)Statement of animal transport in Tigris and Euphrates front for June (ff 17-22)Traffic return for 15 August (f 197)Monthly distribution report for motor vehicles with Force D on 1 July (ff 132-153).The vast majority of material in the volume dates from August 1918, but there is also a small amount of material which dates from June and July 1918.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 419; 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. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 38. Pt 1 & 2. (From 1st to 30th September 1917).’
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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 30 September 1917. 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 and a summary of the contents can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3282. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 2 September 1917 (ff 59-61); 9 September (ff 159-161); 16 September (ff 253-254); 23 September (ff 339-341); 30 September (ff 494-496)Two diaries of information dated 18 August (ff 181-182) and 15 August (ff 219-220) covering climate and floodsReinforcements for Force D, including supplies of medical officers, horses, mules, Chinese artisans, and remountsMovements of Turkish [Ottoman] and Russian troopsReports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots availableStaff appointments for Force D, particularly in command of heavy artilleryRailway construction and managementSurrender of a Turkish detachment at Diwaniyah [Ad Diwaniyah]The administration of MesopotamiaViews on a combined British and Russian offensiveA proposed local cultivation schemeThe removal of certain vessels from the list of hospital shipsTrade between India and BaghdadThe possibility of finding a new ‘Eyewitness’ reporter to replace Edmund CandlerA proposed re-organisation of the Directorate of Port Administration and ConservancyA discussion of timing shipping from India to avoid congestionThe search for a suitable officer to act as irrigation adviser for Sir Percy CoxChanges in the staffing of the Turkish armyThe unsuitability of the Chinese artisans and their return to IndiaThe provision of Ford vans in place of mulesInformation concerning General Erich von Falkenhayn’s army.The following tables appear:Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of: lines of communication; general organisation; and names of General Officers and Brigade Commanders (ff 19-30)Enemy material captured from 1 April to 30 June 1917 (ff 43-48)Weekly return of the sick and wounded dated 11 August 1917 (ff 68-69), 18 August (ff 77-78), 25 August (ff 132-133), 8 September (ff 412-413), 1 September (ff 418-419)Ration strength of Force D on 4 August 1917 (ff 81-87), 18 August (ff 116-120), 25 August (ff 211-215, 437-443), 11 August (ff 234-241), 1 September (ff 288-291, 459-465), 18 September (ff 376-383), 8 September (ff 419-423)State of supplies on 1 September 1917 (ff 87-89, 109-110), 8 September (ff 186-189), 15 September (ff 270-272), 22 September (ff 362-365), 2 September (ff 409-410)Distribution of the Turkish army on 4 September 1917 (ff 94-96), 11 September (ff 191-194, 202-204), 18 September (ff 278-281), 25 September (ff 367-370)Distribution of Force D on 19 August 1917 (ff 101-108)Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles 1 August 1917 (ff 399-405)Strength return for Force D 28 July 1917 (ff 466-485).Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 498; 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 3-496; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
5. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 41. PART I. (From 1st to 31st December 1917).’
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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 December 1917. 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 and a summary of the contents can be found at folios 3-17. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 2 December 1917 (ff 49-50), 9 December (ff 156-157)Reinforcements for Force D, including supplies of medical officers, horses, mules, and railway staffCaptured arms and ammunition (ff 159-165)Movements of Turkish [Ottoman] and German troopsExchange of prisoners with Turks at BerneSupplies to Force D, including the problems of supplying petrolAttack on the enemy on 3 December on Jebel Hamrin [Jabal Hamrin]The possibility of postponing the dredging of the Shatt-el-Arab [Shatt al-Arab]Transfer of the 7th division in Mesopotamia to EgyptOccupation of Qurah Tappah [Qarah Tapah], Qizil Robat [As Sa‘diyah], and KhanaqinSupply and transport shipsReports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots availableConcerns over supplies reaching the Turks from Koweit [Kuwait]A scheme to supply frozen meat to British troopsCorrespondence between Mr A Monteath and the Admiralty on the subject of the Thomson Cherry Commission enquiring into shipping between India and MesopotamiaA proposal to form a Directorate of IrrigationPost offices and returned lettersSentences given to members of the Ghadr [Ghadar] party captured in Baghdad.The following tables appear:Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of: lines of communication; general organisation; and names of General Officers and Brigade Commanders (ff 18-31)Ration strength of Force D on 3 November 1917 (ff 42-46), 17 November (ff 111-113), 10 November 1917 (ff 137-140)Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 17 November (f 65), 24 November (ff 152-153)Distribution of the Turkish Army on 4 December 1917 (ff 70-72), 11 December 1917 (ff 180-182)Distribution of Force D on 11 November 1917 (ff 76-80)State of supplies on 1 December 1917 (ff 86-87, 116-117), 8 December (ff 187-189), 9 December (ff 268-269)Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles on 1 October 1917 (ff 128-134)Strength return for Force D on 27 October 1917 (ff 97-99), 9 December 1917 (ff 190-192), 3 November (ff 262-264).Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 276; 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 3-274; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
6. Coll 6/49 'Railways and Communications: Proposed Jedda-Mecca Railway. Motor Transport Arrangements.'
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- Abstract: This file concerns the progress of schemes relating to the improvement of transport and communications in Saudi Arabia.The file largely consists of copies of correspondence received by the Foreign Office from His Majesty's Minister at Jedda (Sir Andrew Ryan, succeeded by Sir Reader William Bullard) and His Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires to Jedda (Cecil Gervase Hope Gill, and in later correspondence, Alan Charles Trott), which includes discussion of the following:Details of a failed concession for a Mecca-Jedda railway, granted by the Government of Saudi Arabia in 1933 to an Indian doctor and businessman named Saiyid Abdul Khadir Jeelani, who is reportedly unable to obtain financial support for the scheme.Difficulties regarding motor transport arrangements in Saudi Arabia during the pilgrimage season, following the creation of a motor transport monopoly in Saudi Arabia in 1936.Details of an agreement, dated 5 October 1939, between the Saudi Arabian and Egyptian Governments, primarily relating to construction and repair work on the road between Jedda and Arafat, and on certain parts of the Medina-Mecca road (the agreement also concerns the provision of water and electricity in Saudi Arabia).The file's other principal correspondents are the Foreign Secretary to the Government of India, the Chief Secretary of the Government of Madras, and various correspondents from the Foreign Office.In addition to correspondence, the file includes a copy of the scheme for the construction of a Jedda-Mecca railway and a copy of the aforementioned agreement between the Government of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Egypt.The file includes a divider which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence (folio 2).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 110; 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 2-110; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
7. ‘Mechanical Transport Chart. Passable normally to M.T. (i.e. up to 3 Ton Trucks in winter and 5 Ton Trucks in summer’
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- Abstract: The map, which bears an additional title: ‘Condition of the Duzdap-Meshed Road February 1930’, indicates the road between Duzdap [Zahedan] and Meshed [Mashad] and its suitability for motor transport (‘M.T.’) The key indicates the condition of the roads on the route: good; normally good, requiring repairs; fair; bad; and very bad condition. Key towns and villages on the road are also marked. Marked in the bottom left corner of the map is the statement: ‘D[rawing].O[ffice].S[imla].I. No. E 6101 8-30.’Physical description: Dimensions: 302 x 127 mm, on sheet 390 x 205 mm.Materials: Printed on paper.