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11. IOR/L/PS/10/1270

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/1270
Title:
File 4535/1928 Pt 7 ‘Persia. Telegraphs’
Scope & Content:
The volume contains papers, mostly correspondence and India Office minute papers, regarding the withdrawal from Persia [Iran] of the Indo-European Telegraph Company and the Indo-European Telegraph Department (IETD). It includes papers relating to the following: The decision of the Indo-Europe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
21 Nov 1930-4 Jun 1931
Extent:

1 volume (408 folios)

12. IOR/L/PS/18/B98

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B98
Title:
Memorandum on the proposed Turkish telegraph line from Taiz [Ta‘izz] to Aden.
Scope & Content:
Memorandum, written by Adolphus Warburton Moore, 8 January 1878, with later amendments up to 12 April 1882, regarding the proposal for a Turkish telegraph line from Taiz [Ta‘izz] to Aden. The memorandum discusses British policy towards the tribes surrounding Aden, and attempts by Turkish offici...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Apr 1882
Extent:

1 file (10 folios)

13. IOR/L/PS/18/B305

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B305
Title:
The British Position in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
A summary of the British Position in the Persian Gulf detailing the rulership and ownership of the coastal territories and the agreements made between their rulers and Great Britain. The territories and areas described in the summary include: The Trucial Chiefs: Rasel Kheimah [Ras al-Khaimah], ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1919
Extent:

2 folios

14. IOR/L/PS/18/B405

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B405
Title:
Henjam. Position and Rights of His Majesty's Government in the Island of Henjam. The Sheikh of Henjam and his Affairs
Scope & Content:
Memorandum providing an overview of the British connection with the island of Henjam. Covering: introduction to the location of Basidu [Bāsa‘īdū] and its strategic importance; use of the island by the British; the Beni Yas tribe inhabitants; international status of Henjam – Persian and Muscat c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Sep 1928
Extent:

1 file (4 folios)

15. IOR/L/PS/20/C202/5, f 60

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/C202/5, f 60
Title:
‘SKELETON MAP TO ILLUSTRATE THE LAYOUT OF THE TELEGRAPH LINES IN WESTERN KURDISTAN’.
Scope & Content:
A sketch map displaying telegraph lines in an area roughly spanning between Egin [also known as Kemaliye], Mush [Muş], Mosul, and Birijik [Birecik]. The map also indicates telegraph lines leading to Aleppo, Sivas, and Erzinjan [Erzincan]. Notes on the map indicate disconnected sections of telegra...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1923
Extent:
1 map sheet

16. IOR/L/PS/20/CA7

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/CA7
Title:
'ABSTRACT OF LETTERS FROM INDIA 1867'
Scope & Content:
Confidential printed abstracts of letters received by the India Office from the Government of India, and from senior officials in certain areas outside India, during the year 1867. The letters are dated November 1866-December 1867. The abstracts each have one of the following titles: Abstracts ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Dec 1866-Dec 1867
Extent:
1 volume (338 folios)

17. IOR/R/15/2/1466

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1466
Title:
File 15/23 LIST OF HOLDERS OF INDIAN WORD CODE ETC & RULES RELATING THERETO.
Scope & Content:
The file contains supplements listing amendments, additions and cancellations to entries in the Indian Word Code 1924 and also to the distribution lists for both the Indian Word Code 1924 (IWC) and the Government Telegraph Code 1922, as follows: Supplement nos. 31-61, dated 1927-1928, to the ‘L...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Apr 1924-3 Oct 1933
Extent:
1 file (298 folios)