‘1904. THE LORD CURZON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.’
Scope & Content:
This volume consists of printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 1 January to 11 December 1904. The correspondence is between: Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, and (William) St John Fremantle Brodrick, Secretary of State for India, from 1 January to 30 ...
1904-05. THE LORD CURZON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA. COMMENCING FROM DECEMBER 1904.
Scope & Content:
This volume comprises printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 8 December 1904-18 November 1905, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with St John Brodrick, Secretary of State for India. The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, p...
Report on Sistan and the Country Between It and Mashad
Scope & Content:
The volume is Report on Sistan and the Country Between it and Mashad [Mashhad], by Lieutenant H D Napier, Staff Lieutenant, Intelligence Branch, Quarter Master General's Department in India. It was printed at the Government Central Printing Office, Simla, 1894. It consists of two parts, politica...
A black and white photograph of a winter landscape. In the foreground there are what appears to be ploughed arable fields. Behind this, in the middle ground, are walls and fortifications, many of which appear ruined. In the background are snow-covered hills. The photographer is unknown.
A line drawing depicting distant fortifications and an empty, semi-arid landscape in the foreground. Beneath the sketch is the following information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894.; Topo. Dy. No. 777.; No. 461-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
A black and white photograph of the Governor of Sistan province in Persia [Iran], Amir ‘Ali Akbar Khan Khozeimeh [ʿAlī Akbar Khan Khuzaymah]. Behind him stand two of his attendants. The photographer is unknown.
A black and white photograph of a semi-arid landscape somewhere in the mountainous region between Kain [Qaen] and Afriz. A low valley is shown in the middle ground, backed by desert hills. The photographer is unknown.
A line drawing of a distant fort, Burj-i-Sar-i-Band in Sistan province, Persia [Iran]. The fort stands in a grassy plain. In the foreground is a narrow canal. Beneath the sketch is the following information: Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 780; No. 463-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
A line drawing of a flat, grassy landscape. Depicted is a wide waterway, the Helmand River. By the river is a figure standing with a horse. Beneath the sketch is the following information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 781.; No. 474-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.