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1. ‘Abolition of the Residency at Muscat’
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- Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of Political Letters and Political Consultations from the Government of Bombay.The item consists of correspondence regarding the abolition of the Residency at Muscat and the consolidation of residencies at Muscat and Bushire. The correspondence is particularly concerned with the resignation, due to the climate, of Nicholas Hankey Smith from the Residency at Muscat and the search for a more suitable residence there.The correspondence consists of letters between the Government of Bombay and the Resident at Muscat. The other correspondents are: Court of Directors of the East India Company; George Cumming Osborne, Secretary to the Government of Bombay; Neil Benjamin Edmonstone, Chief Secretary to Government, Fort William; Captain Wainwright of His Majesty’s Ship La Chiffonne; Lieutenant-Colonel Smith.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Political No. 28, Season 1814/15, Draft 20' and 'Examiner's Office November 1812'.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 327, and terminates at f 335, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
2. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 31. PART II. (From 16th to 28th February 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 16 and 28 February 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/17/5/3270. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military OperationsTwo diaries of information from 3 February 1917 and 10 February 1917 covering: climate and floods; sanitary reforms in Ashar, Basrah [Basra]; the history of Engineer Field Park, IEF D; The Young Men’s Christian Association in Mesopotamia; Port administration and river conservancy; Inland Water Transport; the Egyptian Labour Corps; Medical concerns; Aviation; Prisoners of War; captions of photographs sent to the Chief of the General Staff, IndiaThe death of the Sheikh of Koweit [Kuwait] and the succession of Sheikh Salim Bin Mubarak [Shaikh Sālim bin Mubārak Āl Ṣabāḥ]Reinforcements and labour requirements for Force DBritish control of the Dahra BendCommunications between river stationsHealth and morale of Turkish [Ottoman] troopsAmmunition suppliesCooking arrangements for the 3rd Brahmans [Brahmins]British attacks on the Sannaiyat [As Sina‘yat] positionThe crossing of the Tigris at Shumran [Ash Shumrani]Retreat of the Turkish army and the British pursuitSupply of meat, including frozen meatMilitary, medical, and food suppliesReports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots availableProvision and movements of river craft.The following tables appear:A fixed programme of transport sailings on folios 31-32The numbers of sick and wounded on folios 39-41 and 110Ration strength of Force D on folios 42-44, 74-77, 94-95, and 155-158The strength of Force D on folios 78-93Distribution of Force D on folios 135-139Distribution of the Turkish army on folios 55-64 and 143-153.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 163; 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 3-161; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
3. 'MEMOIR on the Climate and Diseases of Southern Turkish Arabia by Surgeon-Major J. Hyslop, M.D.'
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- Abstract: The Memoir, written by Surgeon-Major James McAdam Hyslop, commences by describing the location, physical geography and conditions of Mohamreh [Khorramshahr] and Busreh [Basra] before going on to describe the climate; fevers that might be suffered there; and known outbreaks of cholera. Also included are excerpts from medical reports that discuss various fevers suffered by regiments in Mohamreh and Bushire:Extract from a 'Medical History of the Bombay Fusiliers', by the late Doctor Francis Shortt ArnottExtracts from the Annual Report of the 29th Regiment, Bombay Native Light Infantry, for the year ending 31 March 1858, by Surgeon John Robert MillerExtract from the Annual Report of the 26th Regiment, Native Infantry, for the year 1857-1858, by Surgeon James Ebenezer BathoThe memoir continues by describing places nearby to Mohamreh and Busreh where the climate is more favourable and people less prone to suffering fever and other illnesses: Subleh, Zobeir [Zubayr], Koorna [Kūnah?], Koot-al-amarah [Kut Al-Amarah]; Sook-esh-Shiukj [Sūq ash Shuyūkh], Hillah, Baghdad. Each place has a brief description of its location and general climate. Also described are the availability of water from the rivers Karoun [Karun], Tigris and Euphrates. A detailed description of the climate of Baghdad is then given, followed by information under the following headings: Bedsteads; Water; Ice; Clothing; Snakes and Scorpions; Date mark, a disease consisting of boils on the hands and feet of adults which afflicts many who visit and live in Baghdad, and which is known in Busreh and Aleppo too.Physical description: Foliation: The foliation for this description commences at folio 51, and terminates at folio 55, since it is part of a larger physical volume; 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 the top right-hand corner of the recto of each folio. These numbers are written in pencil, but are not circled.
4. ‘The sum of 10,000 rupees granted to Captain Seton to enable him to build a House for the Residency at Muscat. The amount of the intended increase to the Resident’s Allowances will be determined by the Bengal Government’
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- Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Government of Bombay. The item relates to the salary and allowances of Captain David Seton, the Resident at Muscat, with particular mention of Seton's request for money to build a house for the Residency and his complaints about his salary in comparison with his predecessor, Dr Bogle. In his correspondence, Seton also makes reference to the poor health that he has endured over the years as a result of his service in the region and the fact that he has been forced to forfeit 'comfort, health and affluence' and use his own funds for public service. The item also includes discussions on the raising of allowances for the position of Resident at Muscat, with the Government of Bombay requesting input from the Government of Bengal.The item contains a statement of the allowances drawn monthly by Captain David Seton during his time as the Resident at Muscat (f 53 verso).Correspondents: Government of Bombay; East India Company Court of Directors; Captain David Seton, Resident at Muscat; Gilbert Lord Minto, Governor General in Council, Fort William; Henry Shank, Private Secretary to Governor of Bombay.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Political No. 17, Season 1808/9, Draft 170, Para 71' and 'Examiner's Office October 1808'.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 46 and terminates at f 58, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the volume also contains an original pagination sequence.
5. Coll 30/109 'Conditions of living in the Persian Gulf. Report on Malaria Survey of Bahrein Islands.'
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- Abstract: The file contains information on the nature of personal living conditions in the Persian Gulf, including correspondence from persons who had been offered employment in Bahrein [Bahrain], and who sought information on conditions there.The papers include: report on economic conditions in the Persian Gulf, issued by the British Consulate-General, Bushire, December 1936 (folios 82-105); appendix to Persian Gulf Naval Intelligence Report, October 1934, on a visit to the Bahrain petroleum fields (folios 80-81); correspondence from six individuals in the United Kingdom, who had been offered civil employment in Bahrain, mainly in the oil industry, and who sought information on conditions in the country, particularly the climate, together with replies from the India Office; 'Note on the Bahrain Islands' (folios 66-70); report issued by the British Consulate-General, Bushire on the 'personal' aspects of life at Bushire (folios 30-47); and Final Report on the Malaria Survey of Bahrein Islands, by Major M K Afridi, IMS (Malaria Institute of India), 1938 (folios 9-21, and Preliminary Report, folios 23-37).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.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 106; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Foliation anomaly: folio 20a.