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37. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 47. PART II. (From 16th to 30th June 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 30 June 1918. 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 IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3302. The volume concerns:Appreciations [reports] and intelligence summaries from the Directorate of Military Operations dated 17 June 1918 (ff 48-50), 24 June 1918 (ff 216-218)Supplies, particularly of cheese, blankets, and bootsReports from the Royal Flying Corps of machines in service and pilots availableThe movements of, positions of Russian officers within, and communication with DunsterforceMovement of ships and loads transportedLists of officers sailing from England for Aden, Basrah [Basra] and IndiaPersonnel requirements and reinforcementsInstructions to secure shipping and rolling stock at Baku, preparations for a siege there, and relations between Armenians and Bolshevics [Bolsheviks]Information from Tiflis [Tbilisi]Medical conditions and provisions in MesopotamiaThe despatch of Ford Van CompaniesInformation about individual Turkish [Ottoman] prisoners of warProposals by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company to drill oilReports of atrocities committed by Turks on Armenians and the Turkish evacuation of GeorgiaGerman intentions and activities in the CaucasusAppointments of officers in MesopotamiaPreparations for the defence of the oil fields.The following tables appear:Strength return and summaries of Force D on 27 April 1918 (ff 5-27), 18 May 1918 (ff 42-45, ff 299-312), 11 May 1918 (ff 143-158), 1 June 1918 (ff 236-239)Ration strength of Force D on 25 May 1918 (ff 56-60), 18 May 1918 (ff 85-91), 25 May 1918 (ff 274-280), 8 June 1918 (ff 281-285)Distribution of the Turkish Army on 18 June 1918 (ff 65-75), 25 June 1918 (ff 239-241)Distribution of Force D on 1 June 1918 (ff 93-102), 8 June 1918 (ff 178-187)Weekly return of the sick and wounded on 25 May 1918 (ff 106-107), 1 June 1918 (ff 233-234)State of supplies on 17 June 1918 (ff 160-161), 10 June 1918 (ff 192-193)Statement of motor vehicles with Force D on 1 May 1918 (ff 198-215).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 329; 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
38. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 48 Part II (From 16th to 31st July 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 July 1918. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, tables, and letters, containing instructions and reports.An index to the contents of this volume can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303. The volume covers many topics and events, but mostly relates to:Personnel and reinforcement requirements of Force D, especially plans to raise half a million combatantsMatters relating to staff: appointments, pay grades, training, and leaveCreation and re-organisation of different units within Force DMatters relating to railways constructionDetails of tonnage [amounts of cargo] transported on railways and riversIntelligence relating to Turkish [Ottoman] and German forces, including distributions of the Turkish forces on week ending 16 July (ff 8-17), week ending 23 July (ff 212-221), and week ending 30 July (ff 357-365)Progress and efficiency of the DunsterforceAdministration of personnel and supplies between Mesopotamia, Persia [Iran], and IndiaMatters relating to oil fields in Mesopotamia and Persia, especially regarding the Anglo-Persian Oil CompanyDiscussions of the different Russian armies and their potential impact on British operationsUpdates on events in: the Caucasus region; the Caspian Sea region, especially at Baku; and in Trans-Caspia [historic region in Central Asia]Updates from General Wilfrid Malleson in Meshed [Mashhad], including his communications with the Turkistan UnionMatters relating to the administration of British-occupied territory in Mesopotamia, including development of British tradeIntelligence on Turko-German relationsBritish relations with the Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyārī, also rendered as Bukhtiari in text] tribeLists of sick and wounded soldiersPrisoners of war and desertersMatters relating to wireless systems, including interception of Turkish and German communicationsIntelligence on and discussions about political situations in Georgia, Armenia, and AzerbaijanIntelligence on political and military activity at Constantinople [Istanbul]Action between British troops and Jangalis [Jangalīs] at Resht [Rasht].The volume also contains:Detailed statements of ration strength of Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force on 15 June (ff 21-25), 22 June (ff 224-229), and 29 June (ff 313-318)Statements showing strength of the different contingents serving with Force D as of 22 June (ff 40-42), 15 June (ff 243-256), and 29 June (ff 282-283)Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles in service with Force D on 1 June (ff 44-63)Strength of Force D in June (ff 64-87)Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia and Persia on 22 July (ff 142-144) and on 29 July (ff 330-332)Proposals for a new establishment to be sanctioned for the railways in Mesopotamia by Brigadier-General Guy Lubbock, Director of Railways, Force D (ff 151-180), including data on railways and with comments from the General Officer Commanding, Force D (ff 150-151)Distribution of Force D troops on 22 June (ff 181-191), 29 June (ff 192-202), and 6 July (ff 333-344).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 373; 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
39. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 6. (1st to 31st January 1915.)’
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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 31 January 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include letters and telegrams containing instructions, reports, and requests for supplies and transport.A summary of the contents of this volume can be found at folio 5, most of which relate to:Reconnaissance attempts at Rotah [Ar Rawtah], Chabaish [Al Jabayish], and Al Lowi [‘Allawi]Movements of the 12th Brigade, 104th Heavy Battery, and 16th CavalryViews exchanged on a potential advance on Nasiriyah or Amarah [Al ‘Amarah]Activities at Qurneh [Al Qurnah], Basrah [Basra], Al Zair [Ahl al ‘Uzayr], Ahwaz [Ahvaz], Muzaira'ah [Al Muzayra‘ah], and in Arabistan [Khuzestan]Distributions of Force D and of the Turkish [Ottoman] Army.Of note is a lengthy extract of a telegram from Sir Percy Cox, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to the Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign and Political Department, dated 15 January 1915 (folios 77-79), in which Cox expresses his concerns over the ‘political situation’ at Basrah and the ‘jihad movement’.A summary of contents for the previous volumes can be found at folios 3-4.Multiple spellings for various place names are present in the volume.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 146; 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 6-144; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21x33cm
40. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 7. (From 1st to 28th February 1915).’
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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 between 1 February and 28 February 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: letters, telegrams, reports, notes, tables, extracts of intelligence summaries, and memoranda.A summary of the contents of this volume can be found at folio 5, and the volume concerns:Troop movements and arrivals at Ahwaz [Ahvaz]The position of Turkish [Ottoman] divisionsReinforcements for Force DThe obstruction in the Shatt-al-Arab River caused by the sinking of the EkbatanaA report that Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Āl Sa’ūd] has defeated Bin Rashid [Saʿūd bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Rashīd]Arrival of the Germans at Baghdad and the actions of the German consuls in Persia [Iran]An agreement by Australia to send flying officersThe political position of the Shaikh of Muhammareh [Khorramshahr]River levelsSending suppliesThe situation at Basrah [Basra] and Qurneh [Al Qurnah]The spread of 'jehad' [jihad] and its effects, especially on the Baviyeh [Bāwīya] tribeThe arrest and deportation of German representatives of Messrs Wonckhaus.A table of the distribution of the Turkish Army is present on folios 167-172. A statement of the strength of reinforcements for Force “D” is present on folios 176-178.Summaries of the contents of previous volumes can be found at folios 3-4.Physical description: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 180; 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 6-178; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21x33cm
41. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 8. (From 1st to 31st March 1915.)’
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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 31 March 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include letters, tables, and telegrams containing reports and orders.A summary of the contents of this volume can be found at folio 6, and the volume concerns:Intelligence summaries and appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military OperationsThe distribution and effective strength of Force DThe gathering and transport of reinforcements for Force DRequests for supplies and equipmentBritish efforts to gain the support of local Arab and Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyārī] rulersThe blockade of the EuphratesThe reorganisation of Force D as an Army Corps under the command of General Sir John Eccles NixonPossible terms of peace with Turkey [Ottoman Empire]The distribution of the Turkish ArmySuspicions regarding German activity, and particularly that of Wilhelm Wassmuss, in south Persia [Iran].Summaries of the contents of previous volumes can be found at folios 3 to 5.The volume contains a small number of copies of telegrams and letters from February 1915.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 236; 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 7-234; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21x33cm
42. ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 17. PART I. (From 1st to 15th December 1915.)’
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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 1915. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include letters, memoranda, 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 folios 7-9. The volume mostly relates to:General Charles Townshend’s withdrawal to Kut-al-Amarah [al-Kut], attacks by Turkish [Ottoman] forces on the town, and plans for its reliefThe supply of river craft for Force DReinforcements and other personnel for Force D, with particular details of the Meerut and Lahore divisions which are being despatched from France (ff 197-205)Supplies and equipment for Force DIntelligence regarding reinforcements for and movements of Turkish forces, and their equipping by Germany.The following tables appear:Composition of Force D (ff 3-6)Effective strengths of the fighting units of Force D (ff 154 and 184).The vast majority of material in the volume dates from December 1915, but there is also a small amount of material which dates from September and November 1915.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 242; 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 11-240; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto side of each folio.Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
43. Arms, Ammunition and Specie for Dost Mahomed Khan
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- Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a secret despatch from the Government of India Foreign Department to the Secret Committee, Number 50 of 1856, dated 8 October 1856. The enclosures are numbered 3-5 and are dated 18 September to 1 October 1856.They consist of correspondence between the Government of India Foreign Department, the Chief Commissioner of the Punjab and Government of Bombay, regarding matters including the change of route by which arms and ammunition are to be sent to Kandahar being communicated to Dost Mahomed Khan [Dūst Muḥammad Khān Bārakzāy], and specie [money in the form of coins] being sent with flint muskets via the Bolan Pass to Peshawur [Peshawar] for Dost Mahomed Khan.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
44. Arms, Ammunition and Three Lacs of Rupees for Dost Mahomed Khan
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- Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a secret despatch from the Government of India Foreign Department to the Secret Committee, Number 57 of 1856, dated 8 November 1856. The enclosures are numbered 3-11 and are dated 10 October to 5 November 1856.They mostly consist of correspondence relating to the remittance of three lacs [lakhs] of rupees and the sending of arms and ammunition to the Ameer Dost Mahomed Khan [Amīr Dūst Muḥammad Khān Bārakzāy].The correspondents are the following: the Secretary to the Government of India; the Secretary to the Government of Bombay; the Acting Commissioner in Sinde [Sindh]; the Chief Commissioner of the Punjab, and the Officiating Secretary to the Chief Commissioner; the Acting Political Superintendent on the Frontier of Upper Sinde; the Officiating Deputy Commissioner of Peshawur [Peshawar]; Meeah Khan [Miyān Khān]; and Faiz Ahmed Baabee [Fayz̤ Aḥmad Bābī].Physical description: 1 item (26 folios)
45. Arms, Ammunition and Five Lakhs of Rupees for Dost Mahomed Khan
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- Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a secret despatch from the Government of India Foreign Department to the Secret Committee, Number 52 of 1856, dated 22 October 1856. The enclosures are numbered 3-11 and are dated 16 September to 18 October 1856.They consist of correspondence and a minute by the Governor-General of India, Charles Canning, concurred in by the members of the Council, relating to the transport of arms and ammunition and the remittance of five lakhs of rupees to the Ameer of Cabool [Amīr of Kabul, also spelled Cabul in this item], Dost Mahomed Khan [Dūst Muḥammad Khān Bārakzāy].The correspondents are: the Secretary to the Government of India; the Secretary to the Government of Bombay; and the Officiating Secretary to the Chief Commissioner of the Punjab.Physical description: 1 item (23 folios)
46. Afghanistan Affairs
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- Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a secret despatch from the Government of India Foreign Department to the Secret Committee, Number 64 of 1856, dated 22 December 1856. The enclosures are numbered 3-23 and are dated 31 October to 19 December 1856.They consist of correspondence relating to Afghanistan, including:The intended meeting between the Chief Commissioner of the Punjab, Sir John Lawrence, and the Ameer of Cabool [Amīr of Kabul], Dost Mahomed Khan [Dūst Muḥammad Khān Bārakzāy] at Jumrood [Jamrud]Military and political intelligence from Cabool, Candahar [Kandahar] and HeratThe conveyance of the treasure, arms, and ammunition intended for Dost Mahomed Khan.The main correspondents are the following: the Government of India; the Officiating Secretary to the Chief Commissioner of the Punjab; the Secretary to the Government of Bombay; the Acting Commissioner in Sinde [Sindh, also spelled Sind in this item]; the Acting Political Superintendent on the Frontier of Upper Sind; Gholam Hydur Khan [Ghulām Ḥaydar Khān], Governor of Candahar; and Dost Mahomed Khan.Physical description: 1 item (50 folios)
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