Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, memoranda, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political and military letters from the Government of Bombay. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; the Court of Directors of the East India Company; the Military Board of the Government of Bombay; Lieutenant-Colonel Charles William Grant, Superintendent Engineer at Aden; and Lieutenant Bell, Executive Engineer at Aden.The item concerns the continuance of the works at the main pass at Aden against the orders of the Governor General, and includes extracts of letters showing the orders given by the Military Board.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft no 743/48’, ‘Collection No 2’, and ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 6237’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 95, and terminates at f 122 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 item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, memoranda, resolutions, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; the Military Board of Bombay; Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Waddington, Superintending and Executive Engineer at Aden; James Brown, Engineer; and the Government of India.The item concerns the proposals to supply water to the isthmus of Aden. The two proposals involve supplying water through a tunnel or by a military road. The advantages and disadvantages of both proposals are discussed, including details of the machinery and the equipment required, and the cost.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 6349, Collection No 3’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 335, and terminates at f 379 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 item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, memoranda, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay [Mumbai]. The main correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; the Government of India; the Military Department of the Government of Bombay; and Lieutenant Colonel Grant.The item concerns the proposed fortifications to Aden, particularly:The question of placing a battery at Seera Island [Sira Island]Constructions in Western BayThe battery at Munsooree [Al-Mansoura]Conversion of Flint Island into a coal depot, and the suitability of armament for the harbour defenceThe proposed battery on Ras Morbut [Ra's Marbut] being overlooked by an adjacent hillThe number of extra labourers required from India, and the question of their transport to Aden.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft 293/47, P.C. [Previous Communication] 5565’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 755, and terminates at f 831, 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.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence cited in, or enclosed with, extracts of two Military Letters from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, dated 4 September and 16 October 1850 respectively.The item relates to the delay in supplying the Court of Directors with plans and [cross] sections of the seaward defences at Aden. The Military Board, Bombay, put forward their reasons for this delay and outline the information they require from the Home authorities before they can suggest the points on the defences which would be best suited for armament. There is also discussion about the need to supply plans and sections for works being carried out on the isthmus.Correspondents: the Court of Directors; the Military Board; and the Government of Bombay.Folio 789a verso contains a stamp which reads: 'RECEIVED. 26 NOV. [1]850. SOUTHHAMPTON'.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Military', 'P.C. [Previous Communication] 7172, Draft No. 123 of 1851', 'Collection No 2', and 'Military Department 1850'.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 787, and terminates at f 796, 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. The sequence contains one foliation anomaly: f 789a.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
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 February 1917. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, memoranda, and telegrams containing instructions and reports.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 3-10 and a summary of the contents can be found at folio 11. The volume mostly concerns:Re-organisation and proposed withdrawals of certain units and divisionsTurkish [Ottoman] forces: movements and status on the Tigris and Euphrates lines; new batteries; information from deserters and prisoners; plans for the Suez Canal; commanders; activities in Persia [Iran]; and distribution for the week ending 13 February (ff 151-160)Discussions about the Turkish Mission to Kerbela [Karbala] to bring about a Shia-Sunni reconciliationDiscussions of logistics for forming two new sections of Machine Gun squadrons from the Cavalry RegimentsArrangements and difficulties with the transfer of supplies and troops between Mesopotamia, Egypt, and IndiaDemands for additional reinforcements and personnelRoyal Flying Corps reportsOperations around the river Hai [Nahr al Gharraf]Supplies for Force D, including: ammunition, weapons, rations, and animalsDiscussions about the selection of journalists for a press tour of MesopotamiaMatters relating to railways constructionMatters relating to dredging activities in MesopotamiaIntelligence provided by the Caucasus Military AgencyDuties of the newly created position of Director, Inland Water Transport, and duties of Director, Port Administration and ConservancyDeath of the Sheikh of Koweit [Shaikh of Kuwait] and appointment of his brotherLists of sick and wounded soldiersLoan made to the Sheikh of Muhammareh [Shaikh of Khorramshahr] by the Anglo-Persian Oil CompanyConstruction and transport of rivercraftEstimations of casualties on both sides since the beginning of operations on 13 December 1916Details of tonnage [amounts of cargo] transported on railways and riversStaff appointmentsPlans to raise the Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyārī, tribe] leviesProposals to build a bridge on the Euphrates near Nasiriyeh [Nasiriyah] (relevant maps can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3270, f 102 and IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3270, f 103)Intelligence from Russian staff in Persia.The volume also contains:Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of: lines of communication units; general organisation; units captured at Kut-al-Amarah [Al-Kut]; and names of General Officers and Brigade Commanders (ff 12-30)Diary of information from 27 January (ff 112-119), covering: climate and floods; the history of the Force D Engineer Field Park [military unit in charge of engineering depot] between May and November 1915; aviation; inland water transport; Egyptian Labour Corps; prisoners of war; and photographsDetailed ration strength on 14 January (ff 122-124) and 21 January (ff 164-169)Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia on 11 February (ff 131-133)Distribution of troops on 21 January (ff 142-146).Whilst the volume contains copies of earlier material dating from December 1916 onwards, the bulk of the material dates from February 1917.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 178; 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 3-176; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.