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1221. IOR/R/15/2/645

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/645
Title:
'27/1 SALUTES AND EXCHANGES OF CALLS BETWEEN H.M.'s SERVICES AND ARAB RULERS.'
Scope & Content:
Correspondence in this file discusses the etiquette of gun salutes and exchange of calls in the Gulf. Topics include: the raising of the number of gun salutes for the Ruler of Kuwait and the Ruler of Bahrain from seven guns to eleven guns; a letter in Arabic (with English translation) from Shaik...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
24 Feb 1931-8 Feb 1948
Extent:
1 file (274 folios)

1222. IOR/R/15/2/703

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/703
Title:
‘File 28/16 I Defence measures in the Gulf – Bahrain’
Scope & Content:
The file comprises correspondence and other papers relating to plans for the defence of Bahrain and the Arab coast of the Persian Gulf in general, in the event of a global war. Much of the correspondence deals specifically with the defence of the Bahrain Petroleum Company’s (BAPCO) refinery and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1937-24 Oct 1939
Extent:
1 file (154 folios)

1223. IOR/R/15/2/1236

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1236
Title:
File 6/21 Proposed return of Shaikh Khallaf, late Shea [Shī‘a] Qadhi of Bahrain
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the discussion over the proposed return of a Shī‘a judge and cleric, Shaikh Khallaf bin Ahmad al-Asfour. The discussion was triggered by a petition from Shī‘a village headmen, presented to the Political Agent, Bahrain, that called for his return from ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
9 May 1929-30 Dec 1933
Extent:
1 file (45 folios)

1224. IOR/R/15/2/1525

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1525
Title:
‘File 16/28 II Miscellaneous assistance given to Persons other than Govt servants for Passages etc’
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to requests for assistance received at the Political Agency, from individuals not employed by or associated with the British Government. A large proportion of the requests come from Indians employed in Bahrain who, as British subjects, request assistance in various matter...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
5 Aug 1941-1 Jul 1945
Extent:
1 file (246 folios)

1225. IOR/R/15/2/1617

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1617
Title:
File 17/15 Government property: advances for the purchase and upkeep of cars
Scope & Content:
Papers regarding the financial arrangements and rules for purchasing motor cars for the use of Government Officials in the Persian Gulf. Comprising: correspondence regarding the need for motor cars, interest to be repaid on advances, and repayment schedules, between: the Political Agent in the P...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
2 Jan 1933-25 Mar 1942
Extent:
1 file (305 folios)

1226. IOR/R/15/2/1946

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1946
Title:
File No. G/9 CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE WIVES OF POLITICAL AGENTS WITH SHAIKHA? WIFE OF H. H. THE SHAIKH.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of personal letters sent between the wives of the Political Agents in Bahrain, Mrs Loch and Mrs Weightman respectively, and Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid Al-Khalifa, wife of Shaikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, the Ruler of Bahrain. The letters are about excha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
3 Feb 1934-3 Feb 1942
Extent:
1 file (35 folios)

1227. IOR/R/15/5/22

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/22
Title:
File 9/9 Deportation of Jewish merchant, Salih Sasoon Nahlab, to Basra
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the detention and temporary deportation from Kuwait to Basra, of Salih Sasoon Mahlab, a Jewish merchant. Following official enquiries, the suspicion that Salih Sasoon Mahlab (also spelt Nahlab) was charging excessive brokerage on goods he bought from K...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
17 Aug 1918-2 Sep 1918
Extent:
1 file (17 folios)

1228. IOR/R/15/5/93

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/93
Title:
File 38/2 Miscellaneous Assistance to Sheikh of Kuwait
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence related to assistance provided by the Political Agent, Kuwait, and other Government of India offices to the Shaikh of Kuwait. The correspondence is mostly between the Political Agent, Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, Government of India (Political Departm...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Urdu
Date Range:
5 Jan 1905-8 Jul 1932
Extent:
1 file (621 folios)

1229. IOR/R/15/6/218

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/218
Title:
File 8/31 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: REQUEST FOR SERVICES OF A DOCTOR.
Scope & Content:
This file concerns requests made to the Political Agent and Consul at Muscat by the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] for the services of a personal doctor. The file features the following principal correspondents: the Political Agent and Consul, Muscat; the Political Resi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
9 Oct 1936-30 Mar 1946
Extent:
1 file (140 folios)

1230. IOR/R/15/6/299

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/299
Title:
File 9/1 II Visits of His Majesty's Ships to Muscat
Scope & Content:
Correspondence and other papers relating to the visits of British Navy ships to Muscat. Most of the papers are notifications of the arrival and departure of HM Ships into and out of Muscat. Matters covered by this correspondence include the nature of visits (official or not), required gun salute...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
8 Jan 1949-23 Dec 1949
Extent:
1 file (67 folios)

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