Abstract: This bundle consists of summaries of official secret letters received, from the Governor General of India in Council (8 April 1857, Numbers 16-17), and from Bombay [presumably the Government of Bombay] (16 April 1857, Numbers 80-87).The summaries of the letters from the Governor General acknowledge the receipt of previous letters, and also relate to the arrival of the small force sent to China [to Hong Kong?] from Singapore. The summaries of the letters from Bombay mostly concern Persia, including troop movements as a result of the Treaty between Great Britain and Persia.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: This file consists of:A summary of a letter from Sir James Outram to the Governor General of India (2 May 1857), regarding regiments being sent to India, and Outram’s intention to remove all the troops from Mohamra [Mohammerah, now Khorramshahr] and to place at Karrah and Bushire [Bushehr] all the troops not sent to India, and correspondence with the Persian Commander regarding the cessation of hostilities between Persia [Iran] and Great Britain.Summaries of Letters to Lord Clarendon (George William Frederick Villiers, British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), reporting the view of the Persian Commander that no formal armistice was necessary following the ratification of the Peace Treaty, and Outram’s announcement to the Persian Commander of his intention to remove the troops from Mohamra.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: This bundle consists of summaries of letters from Sir James Outram (in command of the British army in the Anglo-Persian War) to Lord Clarendon (George William Frederick Villiers, British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), dated 11, 22 and 23 April 1857.The summary of the letter dated 11 April concerns the change in the outward behaviour of the Arab Chiefs towards the British, since the former heard about the Treaty of Peace between the United Kingdom and Persia. The summary of the letter dated 22 April acknowledges receipt of the letter of 5 March 1857 announcing the signature of the Treaty, and mostly concerns difficulties in relation to the location of the troops ‘on account of the heat of Bushire and the insalubrity of Mohammera [Khorramshahr, Iran]’. The summary of the letter of 23 April just states ‘Memorandum as to the disorganised state of the Persian Army.’.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: This bundle consists of summaries of official secret letters received from Sir James Outram (in command of the British army in the Anglo-Persian War), addressed from Outram to the Government of Bombay, dated 9 March 1857, and to Lord Clarendon (George William Frederick Villiers, British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), dated 28 March, 3 April, and 5 April 1857.The summary of the letter to the Government of Bombay concerns written engagements with certain Arab tribes. The summaries of letters to Lord Clarendon mostly concern the claim of the Turkish Government with respect to Mohammerah (Mohammera) [Khorramshahr], the capture of Mohammera on 26 March 1857, and the Peace Treaty between Great Britain and Persia.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: This bundle consists of a summary of a letter received from HM Minister to Persia [Iran], Charles Augustus Murray (15 December 1857, Number 140), summarising letters from Lieutenant Colonel Taylor at Herat (22, 23, 26 October, and 2, 3, 4, 5 November 1857).The summaries mostly relate to Herat, including: a copy of the treaty between Great Britain and Persia being delivered to the ruler of Herat; the Jews of Herat and Meshed; and the chief of Herat being unable to realise his independent position.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: This bundle consists of summaries of official secret letters received from HM Minister to Persia, Charles Augustus Murray, residing at Baghdad (30 April 1857, Number 29; 2 May, Number 33; and 7 May, Numbers 35-36).The letters mainly relate to the treaty between the United Kingdom and Persia, an article in the
Tehran Gazetteregarding the case of Prince Hajee Seif ed Dowleh Mirza, and the murder of Prince Mahomed Yoosoof [Mohammad Yusuf Khan] at Tehran.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Letter from the Koim Makam [Mīrzā Abū al-Qāsim Farāhānī, Qāʾim-Maqām, the Vizier of the Crown Prince of Persia] to the East India Company Envoy to Persia [Iran], Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonald Kinneir, of 11 January 1828. The letter concerns the payment of reparations to Russia as part of the peace agreement to end the war between Russia and Persia [Russo-Persian War, 1826-1828]. The Koim Makam indicates that the King of Persia [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār, Shāh of Persia] has acceded to the payment of five crores of tomans, and goes on to discuss arrangements for the payment of the remaining sum, which the King expects Abbas Mirza [ʿAbbās Mīrzā Qājār, Crown Prince of Persia] to pay himself.This document was originally enclosed, numbered 10 in dispatch No. 81, in Macdonald Kinneir’s letter to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 21 January 1828 (IOR/L/PS/9/71/154).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: These folios consist of a summary of a letter from HM Minister to Persia, Charles Augustus Murray, sent from his camp near Teheran [Tehran] (5 August 1857, Number 70), regarding correspondence with the Sedr Ajeem as to the fulfilment of the conditions of the Treaty between Persia and Great Britain.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Letter from the Moatimid a Dowluh, Abdul Wahab [Mīrzā ‘Abd al-Wahhāb Nishāṭ Iṣfahānī, Mu‘tamid al-Dawlah], to the East India Company Envoy to Persia [Iran], Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonald Kinneir. The Moatimid a Dowluh reports that Mirza Abul Hussain Khan [Mīrzā Abū al-Ḥasan Khān Shīrāzī, Persian Minister for Foreign Affairs], who has been directed by the King of Persia [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār, Shāh of Persia] to conclude peace in the war between Russia and Persia [Russo-Persian War, 1826-1828], has taken his leave and been ordered to proceed (see IOR/L/PS/9/71/179).This document was originally enclosed, numbered 11 in dispatch No. 81, in Macdonald Kinneir’s letter to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 21 January 1828 (IOR/L/PS/9/71/154).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Enclosure nos. 2-11 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Government of Bombay [Mumbai], dated 31 December 1844. The enclosures are dated 11 November-20 December 1844.The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in Aden and East Africa, including:An agreement to six months’ peace between the Sultans of Lahidge [Lahej] and Fouthelee [Fadhli], preventing a planned attack on Lahidge by the Sultan of Ourlghee [Aulaqi]Reports that an army led by the Imam of Sana [Sana’a] remains at Ereem [Yarim], but is gaining followersAn outbreak of smallpox in AdenThe need of repairs to the only remaining minaret in Aden.The primary correspondent is the Political Agent, Aden.Physical description: 1 item (19 folios)
Abstract: Firman [a letter or order] from the King of Persia [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār, Shāh of Persia] to the East India Company Envoy to Persia [Iran], Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonald Kinneir, dated Jemadebraneh 1243 [Jumādá al-Thānīyah 1243 AH, December 1827]. The King indicates that the articles of the treaty of peace to end the war between Russia and Persia [Russo-Persian War, 1826-1828], concluded between Abbas Mirza [ʿAbbās Mīrzā Qājār, Crown Prince of Persia] and the Russian General [General Ivan Fyodorovich Paskevich-Erivansky, Governor-General of Georgia], have not been laid before him, and that therefore he has dispatched the Persian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mirza Abul Hussain Khan [Mīrzā Abū al-Ḥasan Khān Shīrāzī] to negotiate and agree terms instead.This document was originally enclosed, numbered 9 in dispatch No. 81, in Macdonald Kinneir’s letter to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 21 January 1828 (IOR/L/PS/9/71/154).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
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 October 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/17/5/3309. The volume covers many topics and events, but mostly relates to:Matters relating to railway traffic and constructionOperation reports concerning north western Persia [Iran], as well as correspondence with the General Officer Commanding, Bushire [Bushehr]Intelligence about the situation in Azerbaijan, the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea regionsDiscussions about Armenian troops, including: updates on status and activities; intelligence provided by them; and their relationship with Allied troopsStatus of affairs in southern KurdistanMatters relating to personnel, including: appointments, temporary promotions, pay, leave, training, and demand across departmentsMatters relating to the General Wilfrid Malleson Mission in Transcaspia [historic region in Central Asia, also rendered in text as Trans-caspia]Formation of the Urmia Brigade [also rendered in text as Urumiyah Brigade], including details of pay and trainingLists of sick and wounded soldiersTurkish [Ottoman] forces: locations; movements; estimated strengths; commanders; evacuations from Persia; and distributions for week ending 22 October (ff 181-183) and week ending 29 October (ff 271-274)Shipping statementsMatters relating to the North Persian ForceIntelligence regarding German attitudes to proposed peace terms, as well as the movements of German officers and detachmentsData on supplies used by Force D, collected with a view to reducing demand on IndiaDiscussions about proposed peace and armistice termsPlans relating to demobilisation and administration in Mesopotamia, including development and management of: cultivation and agriculture; banking facilities; post offices; judicial matters; post-war garrisons; Basrah [Basra] port; and commercial policiesCurrency provision in PersiaRoyal Air Force reportsOperation reports from General Officer Commanding, Force D, on: Taq [also rendered in text as Tauq]; South Persia; advances up the Tigris; Turkish forces on Jebel Hamrin [Jabal Hamrin]; raids on Turkish communications on the Shergat-Mosul road [Ash Sharqat-Mosul]; and the British capture of Kerkouk [Kirkuk]Reinforcements and labour requirements for Force DResponses to points raised by the Mesopotamia Commission reportMatters relating to the Dunsterforce, including relations with Colonel Lazar Bicharakov [Bicherakov, also rendered in text as Bicharakoff]Kasvin [Qazvin] MissionBritish occupations of Ahram and Tazah Khurmatlu [Tazah Khurmatu]Discussions about the remits of and relationship between the Civil Commissioner, Baghdad, and the General Officer Commanding, Force DSupplies provided by the Red CrossProposals to create an independent ‘Armenian State Khurdish Confederate’ free from Turkish influenceDiscussions of policy regarding ‘outlaw’ Khans [Khāns] of the Bushire hinterlandAllegations against ‘Anglo-Indian troops’ in Turkestan [historic region in Central Asia, also rendered in text as Turkistan] and subsequent action of the Turkestan UnionInstructions provided to Lieutenant-Colonel Molesworth, Assistant Director-General of Military Works, in his role as Liaison Officer between Army Headquarters, India, and the forces in Persia and Mesopotamia (ff 190-192).The volume also contains:Distribution of troops on 21 September (ff 8-30), 5 October (ff 259-267), and 28 September (ff 287-297)Statements showing strength of the different contingents serving with Force D as of 21 September (ff 95-98) and 7 September (ff 98-112)Monthly distribution report of motor vehicles in service with Force D on 1 September (ff 113-134)Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Turkestan on 20 October (ff 135-138) and 27 October (ff 235-237)‘Detailed statement of ration strength of Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force on 14th September 1918’ (ff 151-157)Appreciation on the situation in Trans-Caspia by Frederic Thesiger, Viceroy (ff 207-208)‘Report by the Financial Adviser on the Persian Currency question’ (ff 219-221).Whilst the volume contains copies of earlier material dating from March 1918 onwards, the bulk of the material dates from October 1918.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 315; 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