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21. IOR/L/MIL/5/512

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/512
Title:
Copy correspondence between the East India Company Court and the War Office on supplying field telegraph equipment to the forces in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The file comprises copy correspondence between James Melvill, Secretary, East India Company, with the War Office, regarding procurement of two field telegraphs for shipment to Bombay and transmission to Bushire, the Headquarters of the Expedition force in the Persian Gulf (also spelled Gulph), u...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Dec 1856-16 Jan 1857
Extent:
1 file (16 folios)

22. IOR/L/MIL/5/794

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/794
Title:
Policy etc. following Genl. Smuts recommendations: Egypt and Mesopotamia
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding military policy and strategy in Egypt and Mesopotamia [Iraq] during the First World War in response to recommendations made by General Jan Christiaan Smuts, Defence Minister of South Africa and a member of the Imperial War Cabinet. Topics covered in t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Feb 1918-28 Mar 1918
Extent:
1 file (22 folios)

23. IOR/L/MIL/5/807

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/807
Title:
Notes and correspondence on the situation in East Persia and the Malleson Mission
Scope & Content:
This file relates to the situation in East Persia and the Malleson Mission (1918-21). It includes papers on the following subjects: A collection of papers titled 'Expenditure on [the] Malleson Mission and Troops in East Persia', including: a memorandum from the India Office Political Department...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1918-Jan 1921
Extent:
1 file (35 folios)

24. IOR/L/MIL/5/807, f 35

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/807, f 35
Title:
East Persia Cordon Road Map
Scope & Content:
East Persia Cordon Road Map [Reference: Telegram from the Commander-in-Chief India [General Charles Monro] to the War Office, No. 87110, dated 28/10/18] depicting railways, roads and roads under construction. Scale approximately 2 ½ “: 100 miles (1:2,534,400)
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Oct 1918
Extent:
1 folio

25. IOR/L/MIL/5/802, f 39

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/802, f 39
Title:
Map of Eastern Turkey in Asia, Syria and Western Persia
Scope & Content:
The map shows Eastern Turkey, Syria, Mesopotamia [Iraq] and parts of the surrounding areas. It indicates topography, hydrology, settlements, and routes of roads, railways and telegraphs. The map bears the printing statement: 'Published by the Royal Geographical Society, 1920. Railways inserted ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1910-1921
Extent:
1 map

26. IOR/L/MIL/5/803, ff 297-444

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/803, ff 297-444
Title:
Persia, Vol. 3
Scope & Content:
This file contains material relating to a review of conditions in Persia, following the revelation of Turkish plans to invade Persia in order to reach Afghanistan, which would in turn have threatened the British Empire in India. It includes: A protest by the Persian Government over the violation ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mar 1918-May 1918
Extent:
1 file, 108 folios

27. IOR/L/MIL/5/800

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/800
Title:
Mesopotamia: boundaries and disturbances: Pt 2
Scope & Content:
Correspondence consists of telegrams and memoranda relating to boundaries and disturbance in Mesopotamia. Specific topics discussed include: military units deployed; actions of insurgents such as telegraph wires cut and telegraph poles removed; contacts with besieged garrisons. Correspondence ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Aug 1920-22 Oct 1920
Extent:
1 file (224 folios)

28. IOR/L/MIL/5/803, ff 175-296

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/803, ff 175-296
Title:
Situation in Persia, Vol. II
Scope & Content:
This item contains material relating to a review of conditions in Persia, following the revelation of Turkish plans to invade Persia in order to reach Afghanistan, which would in turn have threatened the British Empire in India. It includes: The promise of assistance from Mirza Hasan Khan Ashtiya...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Mar 1918-9 Apr 1918
Extent:
1 item (122 folios)

29. IOR/L/MIL/5/790, f 132

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/790, f 132
Title:
Index Plan Shewing Mesopotamian Railways
Scope & Content:
A map of Mesopotamia and western Iran indicating railway routes, including those under construction. The map also shows topography, hydrology, and human settlements. The railway lines are colour coded to indicate gauge width. Notes at the bottom of the sheet give details of corrections and upda...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1919
Extent:
1 map

30. IOR/L/MIL/5/790, f 133

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/5/790, f 133
Title:
Index Plan Shewing Mesopotamian Railways
Scope & Content:
A map of Mesopotamia and western Iran indicating railway routes. The map also shows hydrology and human settlements. The railway lines are colour coded to indicate gauge width. A note at the bottom of the sheet states that it was copied from Plan No. S 2434 and Plan No. S 2212 of the Director o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Mar 1920
Extent:
1 map