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11. Mss Eur F111/354

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/354
Title:
Letters and a Manuscript Regarding Railways in Persia, and Letters and Photographs from Commander H A Phillips
Scope & Content:
The file contains a letter from Cecil Spring Rice, British Chargé d’Affaires, Tehran, to George Nathaniel Curzon, Viceroy of India, dated 20 October 1900, forwarding a letter in French addressed to Curzon from Fabius Boital, dated 16 October 1900, regarding a concession for railways in Persia, a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
14 Sep 1900-22 Jun 1901
Extent:

1 file (52 folios)

12. Mss Eur F111/358

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/358
Title:
Notes Prepared for Reference during Curzon’s Tour of the Persian Gulf, and Other Papers on Persia and the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The file contains papers relating to Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf, including a document entitled ‘Notes on current topics prepared for reference during his Excellency the Viceroy’s tour in the Persian Gulf, November 1903.’ It also includes printed extracts of letters relating to the tour f...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
4 Aug 1895-21 Nov 1903
Extent:

1 file (337 folios)

13. Mss Eur F111/356

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/356
Title:
Publications, Newspaper Cuttings, Photographs and Correspondence about Persia and the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The file contains miscellaneous papers, mostly printed publications, newspaper cuttings and photographs, relating to Persia and the Persian Gulf. It includes a few items of correspondence, including letters to George Nathaniel Curzon relating to the Trans-Persian Railway, and Russian influence ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English, French, and German
Date Range:
14 Oct 1891-Sep 1911
Extent:

1 file (436 folios)

14. Mss Eur F111/352, f 270

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/352, f 270
Title:
‘Persian Seistan-Cultivated Area’
Scope & Content:
The map shows the cultivated area of Persian [Iranian] Seistan [Sistan]. The five districts of Miankangi, Pusht-i-Ab, Sheb-i-Ab, Mahal-i-Sharaki, and Mahal-i-Nahrui are indicated. The map also includes hydrology, tracks, and some indication of relief. The map is signed by Captain Edward Abad...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1903
Extent:
1 map

15. 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

16. Mss Eur F111/350, f 302

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/350, f 302
Title:
‘Route Plan of Robat Nala’
Scope & Content:
The map shows the route of Robat Nala, highlighted in red. It was produced from a sketch by Surgeon Major George Washington Brazier-Creagh.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1898
Extent:
1 map

17. Mss Eur F111/352, f 56

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/352, f 56
Title:
‘View of Pir Sultan Ziarat near Manzil’
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: Black and white photograph showing a pile of branches, twigs and rocks on a sandy plain in the foreground, with sand dunes and hills in the background. Inscriptions: Upper right, above image, in pen: ‘No 5.’ Left, alongside image, in pen: ‘Sand’, with an arrow pointing...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1899
Extent:
1 photograph

18. Mss Eur F111/352, f 53

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/352, f 53
Title:
‘Rocky ground. View to N. of Manzil’
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: Black and white photograph showing a gravel plain the foreground, and hills in the background. Inscriptions: Upper right, above image, in pen: ‘No 2.’ Left, alongside image, in pen: ‘Lofty drifts of loose sand’ and ‘Gravel plain with sand’ Right, alongside image, in ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1899
Extent:
1 photograph

19. Mss Eur F111/361, ff 2-5

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/361, ff 2-5
Title:
Kharita
Scope & Content:
The item includes a letter (ff 2-4) referred to as murasaleh (a type of letter), a paper envelope (f 5) and a two piece pouch envelope. These items together are called Kharita. Kharita is an official letter from a paramount power, usually sent in an elaborate silk cover and received with great c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Persian
Date Range:
1899
Extent:

Kharita (a ceremonial illuminated letter, a paper envelope, and a two piece pouch envelope)

20. Mss Eur F111/361, f 1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/361, f 1
Title:
A Ceremonial Illuminated Letter
Scope & Content:
The item includes a letter (f 1), which 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 George Nathaniel Curzon. It is dated 19 Safar 1313 which is given as 11 August 1895. In the letter, the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
1895
Extent:

1 letter (1 folio)