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771. IOR/R/15/1/235-236

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/235-236
Title:
File 9: Arms and Ammunition
Scope & Content:
There are two surviving files in the ‘Arms and Ammunition’ subject category. The earlier file relates to a search for concealed firearms in Dubai by British forces in 1910 and the civil disturbance this caused. The later file contains a series of monthly administrative reports 1929-1931, compile...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
1910-1932
Extent:
2 volumes (536 folios)

772. IOR/R/15/1/237

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/237
Title:
File 13/166 Forms of addresses while corresponding with native chiefs in the Gulf
Scope & Content:
The file consists of telegrams, letters, memorandums, and extracts from the 'Alqabnamah', a register created and maintained by the British Government in India that lists details on the correct forms of address for the many princes, chiefs, sovereigns, and other notables in the Indian territories...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
4 Jul 1912-3 Jul 1945
Extent:
1 file (220 folios)

773. IOR/R/15/1/237-238

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/237-238
Title:
File 13 Miscellaneous
Scope & Content:
The file and volume consists of correspondence, memos, and file notes relating to those subjects deemed miscellaneous within the Bushire Residency records. The first covers the evolution of the forms of address used for the various rulers of the Persian Gulf region. The second concerns locust sur...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
1912-1945
Extent:
2 files and volumes (226 folios)

774. IOR/R/15/1/239

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/239
Title:
Miscellaneous
Scope & Content:
Correspondence discusses the following topics: Abdul Rahman bin Seif, the former chief of Himriyah, attacked Seif bin Seif, the rebel chief and expelled him from Himriyah. As a result the chief of the Beni Kalb made treaty with some other Sheikhs. Identification of a specimen of oxide from Sir B...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
22 Dec 1904-30 Nov 1922
Extent:

1 volume (180 folios)

775. IOR/R/15/1/239-294

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/239-294
Title:
File 14: Arab Coast and Islands
Scope & Content:
This sub-sub series contains correspondence from 1871 to 1948 on a range of matters relating to the Trucial Coast and nearby islands including Abu Musa, Tunb [Tumb] and Sir Abu Nu'air. Topics in the correspondence discussed include: British relations with the Trucial States of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
1871-1948
Extent:
56 volumes

776. IOR/R/15/1/240

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/240
Title:
14/7 (XVIII) and (XX) Arab Coast. Miscellaneous
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between British officials in Bushire, Bahrain, and Sharjah. Topics include: The visit of Lady Willingdon to Sharjah. A raid by Manasir tribe and murder of the Amir of Khan village. Diving on the Trucial Coast and measures to improve the living conditions of th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
21 Jun 1933-29 Aug 1942
Extent:
1 volume (61 folios)

777. IOR/R/15/1/242

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/242
Title:
14/21 Correspondence re Zaora
Scope & Content:
Correspondence regarding the area of Zaora between the towns of Ajman and Himriya. The Chief of Abu Dhabi sought to despatch provisions by sea for forces sent by him to Zaora for the protection of his tribesmen that he wished to settle there. Correspondence discusses that the Shaikh of Dubai and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
4 Feb 1895-28 Mar 1913
Extent:
1 volume (194 folios)

778. IOR/R/15/1/243

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/243
Title:
14/72 B. 3. Messrs Malcolm and Abu Musa 1898 - 1906
Scope & Content:
This file relates to the application of Arsham and Tigranes Joseph Malcolm for mining rights to iron oxide on Abu Musa island and other locations such as the islands of Dalma, Ghagha, Sir Abu Nu'air and Musandam Peninsula. Letters also discuss the resources of salt, gold and the activities of th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
23 May 1898-26 Aug 1906
Extent:
1 volume (63 folios)

779. IOR/R/15/1/244

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/244
Title:
14/85 I CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCCESSION OF CHIEFS OF RAS AL KHAMIA
Scope & Content:
Correspondence concerning succession at Ras al-Khaima. Correspondence discusses succession disputes and issues of recognition by the British Government. Correspondents include the Residency Agent, Sharjah; Political Resident Persian Gulf; Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Depar...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
12 Aug 1900-21 Apr 1930
Extent:
1 volume (71 folios)

780. IOR/R/15/1/245

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/245
Title:
14/86 ATTACK ON AJMAN AND MURDER OF THE CHIEF AND SUCCESSION ETC.
Scope & Content:
This file relates mainly to the issues of succession in Ajman and some other Trucial States. The main correspondents are the Residency Agent, Sharjah; Political Resident Persian Gulf; Under Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Department; and Shaikh Sultan bin Salem, Ruler of Ras al Kha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
22 Jul 1900-16 Oct 1929
Extent:
1 volume (91 folios)

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