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661. IOR/L/PS/18/C29/1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/C29/1
Title:
Persia, Herat, and Seistan
Scope & Content:
The memorandum concerns the state of diplomatic relations between Britain and Persia; it is the view of a number of British officials that the time is ripe to secure a privileged position for Britain at the expense of Russia. To this end it therefore discusses the pros and cons of ceding Herat, ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1 Jan 1880
Extent:
1 file (14 folios)

662. IOR/L/PS/18/C41/5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/C41/5
Title:
Correspondence respecting the occupation of Merv by Russia and her proceedings on the Khorassan Frontier of Persia.
Scope & Content:
This file is a memorandum written by Adolphus Warburton Moore, Political and Secret Department, of historical events and correspondence relating to the occupation of Merv by Russia, and to Russian activity in Khorassan, on the Persian boundary. The memorandum reproduces a despatch to the Russia...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
15 Aug 1884
Extent:

1 file (13 folios)

663. IOR/L/PS/18/C87/1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/C87/1
Title:
Selection from Correspondence Relative to the Traffic in Arms in the Persian Gulf, 1897-98. Part I
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 India Office, the Foreign Office, the Marquess of Salisbury, the Secretary of Stat...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
28 Apr 1898
Extent:

1 file (27 folios)

664. 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)

665. 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)

666. 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)

667. 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)

668. 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)

669. 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

670. 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

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