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1. 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)

2. 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)

3. IOR/R/15/1/241

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/241
Title:
'14/15 I, Succession at Dubai; 14/253 I, notice issued by Shaikh of Dubai'
Scope & Content:
Most of the correspondence concerns succession at Dubai: Letter from Residency Agent Shargah [Sharjah] No. 13, 10 April 1894 informing Resident of death of Shaikh Rashid bin Maktoom [Rashid bin Maktum]. Letter from Maktoom bin Hasher [Maktum bin Hashar] of 12 April 94 informing Resident of his h...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Apr 1894-21 May 1942
Extent:
1 volume (20 folios)

4. 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)

5. 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)

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. IOR/R/15/1/246

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/246
Title:
14/88 I Islands of Abu Musa, Tunb and Sir Abu Nu`air: questions of ownership
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to the islands of Abu Musa, Tanb [Tumb] and Sir Abu Nu'air. Correspondence discusses the claim by the Shaikh of Ras al Khayma to the islands and his wanting to prevent the use of the islands for grazing by the Shaikh of Dubai. The Shaikh of Ras al Khayma is reminded that ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
24 Dec 1871-8 Dec 1900
Extent:
1 volume (143 folios)

9. IOR/R/15/1/247

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/247
Title:
14/88 II B 30 Tanb Island
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between British officials in London, Delhi, Bushire, Bahrain, Sharjah, and Tehran over the status of several islands in the Gulf: Tanb [Greater Tumb], Little Tanb [Lesser Tumb], Abu Musa and Sirri [Jazīreh-ye Sīrrī]. The main correspondents are the Senior Naval ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
13 Oct 1912-15 Oct 1934
Extent:
1 volume (207 folios)

10. IOR/R/15/1/248

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/248
Title:
14/88 III B 33 Tamb Island
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence relating to the islands of Bahrain, Tanb (also written as Tamb) [Greater and Lesser Tumb] and Abu Musa in the context of the Persian claim to these islands. The main correspondents are Senior Naval Officer Persian Gulf; Political Resident Persian Gulf (Trenchard...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Persian
Date Range:
26 Sep 1934-25 Jun 1935
Extent:
1 volume (205 folios)