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131. Mss Eur F111/358, f 138

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/358, f 138
Title:
‘Sketch Map of Portion of the Persian Gulf To accompany Captain Douglas’ Report on a journey from India to the Mediterranean.’
Scope & Content:
The map shows part of the Persian Gulf. It is part of a 'Report on a Journey from India to the Mediterranean viâ the Persian Gulf, Baghdad and the Euphrates Valley, including a Visit to the Turkish Dependency of El Hasa.' by Captain J A Douglas, Staff Captain, Intelligence Branch, Quarter Master...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1897
Extent:
1 map

132. Mss Eur F111/358, f 141

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/358, f 141
Title:
‘Rough Sketch of the Ajer Inlet.’
Scope & Content:
The rough sketch map shows the Ajer [Aker] inlet on the Persian Gulf, in the region of El Hasa [Al-Hasa, or Al-Aḥsāʾ, in what is now Saudi Arabia]. It includes brief descriptions of topography and water depth. The map bears the printing statements ‘I.B. [Intelligence Branch] Topo. Dy. No. 1,...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1897
Extent:
1 map

133. Mss Eur F111/358, f 158

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/358, f 158
Title:
‘Sketch Map Showing Police Outposts in the Euphrates Valley on the Road from Baghdad to Aleppo.’
Scope & Content:
The map shows the Euphrates river, from north of Maskanah to south of Baghdad. The names of police posts along the river valley are underlined with a single line, and the names of towns with regular garrisons are underlined with a double line. The map also shows part of the Tigris river. The m...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1897
Extent:
1 map

134. Mss Eur F111/359

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/359
Title:
Persia
Scope & Content:
This file is formed of two parts, both comprising a set of papers collected by George Nathaniel Curzon during his term as Viceroy of India. The larger set of papers (Mss Eur F111/359/1) contains copies of reports and correspondence relating to Britain’s interests in Persia and the Persian Gulf, ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Nov 1901-23 Aug 1905
Extent:

1 file (531 folios)

135. Mss Eur F111/359/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/359/1
Title:
‘Persia – especially Seistan’
Scope & Content:
This part contains papers mostly relating to British interests in Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf. It includes a copy of the Board of Trade Commercial Intelligence Committee ‘Report received from Mr. H. W. Maclean, the Special Commissioner appointed by the Commercial Intelligence Committee ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Nov 1901-23 Aug 1905
Extent:
1 file (475 folios)

136. Mss Eur F111/359/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/359/2
Title:
‘Confidential. Persia’
Scope & Content:
This part consists of a printed summary of British policy regarding Persia, from 1834 to 1904, featuring extracts from Foreign Office correspondence. Also included are extracts from speeches given in the House of Commons by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and the Parliamentary Under-S...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1904
Extent:
1 file (56 folios)

137. Mss Eur F111/360

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/360
Title:
‘Bagdad Ry’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence, reports and memoranda relating to the Baghdad Railway, and papers relating to Britain’s relations with Persia [Iran], and to a lesser extent, the Persian Gulf. Papers relating to the Baghdad Railway include the following memoranda: ‘Memorandum on the Baghdad R...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
15 Apr 1899-9 Sep 1905
Extent:

1 file (64 folios)

138. Mss Eur F111/360, f 32

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/360, f 32
Title:
‘Sketch Map of the Mouth of the Shatt-El-Arab’
Scope & Content:
The map depicts the mouth of the Shatt El Arab waterway with soundings in feet. It includes a diagram of the settlement of Fao, the location of the 'Turkish Fort', and the telegraph station. The scale is stated as 1/97,280 or 1.535 statute miles to the inch. An arrow indicates magnetic north. ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Aug 1905
Extent:
1 map

139. Mss Eur F111/360, f 33

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/360, f 33
Title:
Koweit Harbour
Scope & Content:
The map depicts Koweit [Kuwait] harbour and indicates soundings in feet. It also shows a diagram of Koweit [Kuwait] and indicates the location of the 'Sheik's House' as well as boats, docks, fish traps, trees, and also an area of mud and rock labelled 'El Akkaz'. A note below the title states: ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Aug 1905
Extent:
1 map

140. Mss Eur F111/361

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/361
Title:
A Ceremonial Illuminated Letter in Persian and a Kharita
Scope & Content:
The file contains two letters (f 1 and ff 2-4), a paper envelope (f 5), and a two piece pouch envelope (un-foliated). The first letter (f 1) is referred to as khat (standard letter). The letter is a personal one and it is sent by Abdur Rahman Khan, the Amir of Afghanistan (1880-1901) to Lord Geo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Persian
Date Range:
11 Aug 1895-23 Jan 1899
Extent:

1 file (5 folios and a two piece pouch envelope)