PZ 3220/40 'Detention by Persian authorities of Mirza Barkatali Ahmadi, British Indian subject'
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This file contains documents relating to the detention of Mirza Barkatali Ali Ahmadi, a British Indian subject from the SS Varsova, for his alleged failure to settle a debt with Yusuf Ali, a naturalised Persian subject and merchant in Abadan, Iran. The charges against Mirza Barkatali Ali Ahmadi ...
PZ 3448/40 Arrangements for Mr Belgrave's Wife and Son to join him at Bahrain
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The file contains correspondence regarding travel to Bahrain for the wife (Marjorie) and son (James) of Charles Belgrave (Adviser to the Government of Bahrain). The main correspondence covers cost and visa arrangements, and is between the Government of India (John Percival Gibson) and the agent o...
PZ 3503/40 'HH Shaikh Muhammed bin Isa Al Khalifa'
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File contains correspondence regarding assistance provided by the British Government to transport Mohamed bin Isa al Khalifa, the brother of Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa [King of Bahrain], his son and three companions from Malta to Alexandria, following the recall of Italian ship the Calitea to Italy...
PZ 3506/40 'Inauguration of Tehran broadcasting station'
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The file contains correspondence regarding Radio broadcasting in India and Iran. Included are two telegrams (folios 2 to 3) from Edward Walter Fletcher, Secretary. One is addressed to the Government of India in the External Affairs Department, to HM’s Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotent...