Abstract: The file concerns the HM Consulate at Shiraz.The file covers:appointment of Richard John Dacres Belgrave as Vice-Consul, 1942proposal that the Vice-Consul should be nominally attached to Shiraz but residing mainly at Kazerunduties of liaison officers in the extended scheme of consular activities in Persiareorganization of consular posts in Persia.The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the HM Legation at Tehran, the HM Vice-Consulate at Shiraz, the Foreign Office, the India Office, and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 26; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the proposal to appoint an Inspector General for Consulates in Persia, and includes a memorandum by Oliver Lyttleton, Minister of State in the Middle East, concerning his visit to Persia (folios 63-67).The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Viceroy, the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the HM Legation at Tehran, the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Secretary of State for India, and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 38 ; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns appointments at the HM Vice-Consulate at Hamadan, including the appointments of Vice-Consuls J R Hobbins in 1943, and B A L Thomsett and J E D'Aeth in 1944.The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the British Legation at Tehran, the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Secretary of State for India, and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 16; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns appointments to the post of Additional Counsellor at the British Legation at Tehran, from 1942.The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Viceroy, the British Legation at Tehran, the Ministry of Works, the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Secretary of State for India, the Treasury, and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 162; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the British Legation at Tehran.The file covers:appointments of H G Jakins as ConsulGovernment of India wishing that the Treasury at Tehran was continuing to be held by the British Legation at Tehran.The file contains internal correspondence between the Foreign Office, the India Office, the British Legation at Tehran, the Government of India, the Commonwealth Relations Office, and the UK High Commissioner in India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 34; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the case of Norman Forbes Boyle, an employee of the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) in Bahrain, who, it was alleged, had breached Persian Gulf Defence Regulation No. 2 of 1942 by leaving his employment without permission, and returning to his home in Northern Ireland. The question of prosecuting Boyle was considered by the British Government, who were keen to uphold the force of the Defence Regulation with other oil companies, and the company were keen on a prosecution to deter other employees from leaving their employment in a similar manner.The papers include: correspondence from the India Office, the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the Home Office, and BAPCO; copies of various relevant regulations (folios 80-113); correspondence concerning the validity of Persian Gulf Defence Regulation No. 2 of 1942; minutes of a discussion about Boyle's case at the India Office, November 1943 (folio 68); moves to secure the re-employment of Boyle by BAPCO, November 1943 - January 1944; doubts over whether a successful prosecution could be achieved (e.g. folio 27); BAPCO's refusal to re-employ Boyle (folio 25); and agreement on the part of the Attorney-General, Northern Ireland, and the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, that it was not in the public interest to institute proceedings if the company did not want Boyle back, February 1944.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 186, these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns consular expenditure in Persia, the reopening in 1943 of the Lingah [Bandar Lengeh, Iran] Consular Agency, the re-opening of a Wireless Station at Jask in 1943, and the appointment of an officer to control Lingah wireless station.The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the British Legation at Tehran, the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Secretary of State for India, and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 71; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns appointments at the British Consulate at Kerman.The file contains correspondence related to:appointment of C H Lincoln as Consul, Kerman, 1932appointment of Falconer as Consul, Kerman, 1937appointment of H A N Barlow as Consul, Kerman, 1942proposal to revive post of Vice-Consul at Bandar Abbas and to abolish post of Vice-Consul at Kerman, 1942appointment of V W Willoughby, to replace Barlow who was requested by Government of India, 1944adjustments to increased cost of living in Persian Gulf, 1944relinquishment of Charge of Extra Assistant to Consul at Kerman, 1947.The file is composed of correspondence between Foreign Office; Government of India; Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; British Consul at Kerman; British Legation at Tehran; and Government of Iran, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 91; these numbers are written in pencil and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns appointments at the British Legation at Tehran.The file contains correspondence related to:appointments of Military Attaché and Assistant Military Attaché at Tehran, 1929-38propaganda in Afghanistan and Iran. Government of India's proposals for improved propaganda, 1941appointment of Major-General as Military Attaché in Tehran, 1941.The file is composed of correspondence between the Viceroy; India Office; Foreign Office; British Legation at Tehran; and War Office.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 91; these numbers are written in pencil and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns appointments at the British Consulate at Isfahan.The file contains correspondence related to:appointment of Lancaster, as Acting British Vice-Consul, 19301940 reopening of Consular Post at Isfahan, after closure in 1933appointment of Mayers as Vice-Consul, 1941purchase of a new bicycle for the use of Isfahan Consulate, 1941increase of salaries of staff at Isfahan Consulate, 1941appointment of J R Robbins as Vice-Consul, 1944.The file is composed of correspondence between Foreign Office; India Office; Government of India; British Consulate at Isfahan; British Consulate at Shiraz; and the British Legation at Tehran.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 58; these numbers are written in pencil and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns appointments at the British Consulate at Meshed.The file covers:special pay and allowances for C W Hart while officiating as Vice-Consul, 1935 and 1938appointment of A C Stewart as Vice-Consul, 1935appointment of G F Squire as Consul General, 1937pay and allowance of C P Skrine as Consul-General, 1941appointment of Michael Grey Dixon as Vice-Consul, 1943appointment of J C Irwin as temporary Vice Consul, 1945.The file is composed of correspondence between the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, the British Legation at Tehran, the British Consulate at Meshed, the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Government of India, the War Office, and the Secretary of State for India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 98; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the proposed appointment of a Royal Air Force (RAF) Liaison Officer for the Persian Gulf, with headquarters at Bahrain, 1935-1937.The file is composed of correspondence between the Air Ministry, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, and the Air Headquarters for the British Forces in Iraq.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 29; these numbers are written in pencil and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.