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 August and 31 August 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, notes, tables, draft army orders, and memoranda.A summary of the contents of this volume can be found at folios 13-14, and the volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military OperationsRequests for military supplies including supplies of winter clothing and spare parts for military vehiclesThe supply of various types of aeroplanes to Force D, including seaplanes, and a discussion of the organisation of the Flying Service in IndiaGeneral Walter Sinclair Delamain’s occupation of Filaifilah [Fulayfilah] and Ali-al-Gharbi [Ali Al-Gharbi]Progress of Turkish [Ottoman] railways in Asia MinorProspective British railway construction, especially the lines connecting Basrah [Basra] to Nasiriyah, Magil [Al Ma‘qil] to Zubair [Az Zubayr], and Zubair Gate [Khor Al Zubair] to Fort George, including political, military, and economic considerationsDiscussions on the advisability of advancing to Kut-al-Amarah [al-Kut] and the occupation of NasiriyahProvision of river craftReports of sickness, especially malaria, and preventative measuresSupply of mechanics from Australia and New ZealandLetters from Abdul Aziz bin Abdur Rahman, Al-Faisal bin Sa’ud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] concerning a treaty of friendship, a draft copy of the treaty (folios 203-205) and British notes on alterations made by bin Sa’ud.The following tables appear:A statement of the strength of reinforcements for Force D on folios 328-334The distribution of the Turkish Army on folios 230-235Admissions to hospital on folio 327The distribution of the troops in Force D on folios 37, 105, 184-185, 259-260, 321The strength of Force D on folios 82-84, 140, 236-238, 307-308.Summaries of the contents of previous volumes can be found at folios 3-12.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 336; 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 15-334; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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 June 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include letters, memoranda, lists, telegrams, and intelligence summaries and appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations.A summary of the contents of this volume can be found at folio 10, and the volume concerns:The advance of Force D up the Tigris, the surrender of ‘Amarah [Al ‘Amarah], and the commencement of the advance to NasiriyahDetails of prisoners taken and weapons and equipment captured by Force DThe movements and operations of Russian and Turkish [Ottoman] forces on the Caucasus frontRequests for supplies, equipment, and transport, including river vessels, dredgers, wireless sets, and medical facilitiesRequests for reinforcements and other personnelRequests for aeroplanes, pilots and air mechanics, and plans for the organisation of the flying service in Mesopotamia.The following tables are included:Details of men suspected of sedition who are to be arrested (folios 28-29)The effective strengths of the fighting and medical units of Force D (folios 133-135, 145, 174-176)The distribution of troops belonging to Force D (folio 162)An embarkation statement of reinforcements for Basra (folios 236-239).Summaries of the contents of previous volumes can be found at folios 3 to 9.The vast majority of material in the volume dates from June 1915, but there is also a small amount of material which dates from April and May 1915.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 249; 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 11-247; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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 31 September 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 3-6. The volume concerns:A claim by Cherif Pasha [Mehmet Şerif Pāshā] to have been elected head of a future Kurdish StateResponses to allegations of extravagance and wastage in MesopotamiaProvision of medical officers in MesopotamiaPermission for Salar-ed-Dowlah [Abu’l-Fatḥ Mīrzā Qājār, Sālār al-Dawlah] to go to Constantinople [Istanbul]The situation in KurdistanPreparations for a flight to the Far East by Italian aeroplanesTroop movements and reinforcementsAccommodation in Mesopotamia for officers’ familiesSurplus of medical supplies to be shipped to EgyptThe provision of howitzersFreight charges between India and MesopotamiaSanctioned and unsanctioned railway constructionExport of animals from Mesopotamia to IndiaTroops willing to extend their serviceDemobilisation of Indian troops.The following tables appear:Return for wastage of animals and statement of animals with Force D on 25 May 1919 (ff 30-33), 29 June 1919 (f 35)Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles on 1 July 1919 (ff 53-68), 1 June 1919 (ff 70-85)Suggested war establishment, including personnel, stores, and equipment for: combined field ambulance (ff 87-105); combined sanitary section (ff 106-112); a motor ambulance convoy (ff 112-114); hospitals and hospital ships (ff 114-197)Statement of animal transport on 26 June 1919 (ff 204-206), July 1919 (ff 213-215)Distribution of Force D on 1 September 1919 (ff 231-241).Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 243; 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 3-241; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
Abstract: The file contains correspondence with Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) representatives regarding the use of a chartered plane to transport personnel of ARAMCO to Dhahran. The letters request permission from the Political Agent at Bahrain and the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain for the chartered plane and for another private plane used by the Company, to land at Muharraq [Bahrain].There are also letters from Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited (BAPCO), wanting to build an air strip at Awali for use of the private ARAMCO aircraft, including a map of 'Proposed Air Strip Bahrain' (f 19) and a 'Location Plan - Proposed Air Strip, Bahrain' (f 23).Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 32; 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 2-26; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
Abstract: The file contains correspondence regarding the unauthorised entry of Persian [Iranian] territory by an Royal Air Force (RAF) plane. The main correspondents are as follows; the Agent to the Governor-General, Resident; the Chief Commissioner, Baluchistan; HM Ambassador to Iran and the Government of India, External Affairs Department. The aircraft is reported to have flown from Jiwani to Dashtiari by the RAF Commanding Officer at Jiwani. From here a Persian citizen and friend of the pilot, Mir Yusaf Khan Saddazai, was collected and transported back to Jiwani for a personal visit before returning with him a few days later. Also discussed is a Soviet press report suggesting that the trip had facilitated the delivery of arms to Baluchistan, a claim which is denied by the Government of India, External Affairs Department.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 20; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.