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1071. IOR/L/PS/18/C87/2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/C87/2
Title:
Selection from Correspondence Relative to the Traffic in Arms in the Persian Gulf, 1897-98. Part II
Scope & Content:
This file contains a selection of correspondence and enclosures compiled by the India Office Political and Secret Department relating to arms traffic in the Persian Gulf from 1897-98. Correspondents include: the Political Agent and Consul at Maskat [Muscat], the Political Resident in the Persia...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
26 Oct 1898
Extent:

1 file (26 folios)

1072. IOR/L/PS/18/C120a

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/C120a
Title:
'Memorandum as to Persian Government Loans'
Scope & Content:
The memorandum outlines a number of loans and advances made to the Persian Government by Britain and Russia respectively at the turn of the twentieth century; this includes information on the securities pledged by Persia to meet repayments. It also covers British concerns over the definition of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
17 Oct 1910
Extent:

1 file (21 folios)

1073. IOR/L/PS/18/C121

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/C121
Title:
'Memorandum respecting Current Events in Persia for the Years 1906 and 1907'
Scope & Content:
The memorandum concerns events in Persia, and diplomatic exchanges (predominantly between Britain and Russia) related to Persia, during 1906 and 1907. More specifically it covers the following topics: proposals by the Dutch engineer Graadt Van Roggen for a Karun irrigation scheme, and objections...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
31 Dec 1907
Extent:

1 file (34 folios)

1074. IOR/L/PS/18/C122

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/C122
Title:
'Memorandum on Persian Railways'
Scope & Content:
The memorandum outlines the development of proposals for railways in Persia between 1872 and 1911. This includes discussion of the potential advantages/disadvantages (both commercial and political) for the British in the construction of railways in Southern Persia, and the potential threat posed...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
20 Jun 1911
Extent:

1 file (42 folios)

1075. IOR/L/PS/18/C131

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/C131
Title:
Memorandum by Mr. Parker respecting Railway Construction in Persia
Scope & Content:
The memorandum considers whether British participation in the proposed Trans-Persian Railway would be in Britain's interests. To this end it considers possible advantages/disadvantages to British trade, finance, and her strategic/political interests. The appendix (folio 32) contains an extract ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
13 Jan 1913
Extent:

1 file (5 folios)

1076. IOR/L/PS/20/60, f 3 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/60, f 3 1
Title:
'GULF OF TAJURA. JIBUTI BAY'
Scope & Content:
The map shows a region of eastern Africa around Jibuti [Djibouti] Bay at the southern entrance to the Gulf of Tajura, indicating buildings, hydrology and soundings, with short descriptions of vegetation and tidal conditions, and a brief note on tidal streams and anchorage. The map was compiled '...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1895
Extent:

1 map

1077. IOR/L/PS/20/60, f 3 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/60, f 3 2
Title:
'OBOKH'
Scope & Content:
The map shows a region of eastern Africa around Obokh [Obock] at the northern entrance to the Gulf of Tajura, indicating buildings, hydrology, soundings and navigation lights, with short descriptions of vegetation and tidal conditions, and a brief note on the visibility of buoys. The map was com...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1895
Extent:

1 map

1078. IOR/L/PS/20/130

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/130
Title:
Report and Proceedings of the Standing Sub-Committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence on the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The report was printed for the Committee of Imperial Defence, November 1911, and approved on 14 December 1911. It concerns the situation in the Persian Gulf regarding the extent to which Turkish claims aligned with British interests, and engagements already made with the Sheikh of Koweit [Kuwait...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
Nov 1911
Extent:

1 volume (43 folios)

1079. IOR/L/PS/20/249

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/249
Title:
A collection of Conventions and Agreements relating to Telegraphs in Turkey in Asia, Persia, the Persian Gulf, and Mekran
Scope & Content:
This file is comprised of copies of a series of agreements, engagements, and conventions concerning Britain and a number of related parties regarding the construction and/or extension of telegraph lines in Turkey, Persia, the Persian Gulf, and Mekran [Makran Coast] between 1853 and 1916. Related...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
Sep 1916
Extent:

1 file (18 folios)

1080. IOR/L/PS/20/260

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/260
Title:
Conventions and Correspondence regarding Russia and Persia
Scope & Content:
The volume consists of published copies of correspondence between the Foreign Office, the Colonial Office, and British administrative and diplomatic staff in Russia and Persia, plus a copy of the 1907 Anglo-Russian convention. It was likely kept in the India Office for information. Russia. No 1...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1907-1910
Extent:
1 volume (289 folios)

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