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1. IOR/R/15/2/139

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/139
Title:
File 1/A/1 I Stamps and Postage; Relations with Persia
Scope & Content:
The file concerns the issue in Bahrain, at the request of the Ruler of Bahrain, of Indian postage stamps bearing the surcharge 'Bahrain' (i.e. overprinted with the word 'Bahrain') and the response of the Persian Government in view of Persia's claim to Bahrain. The correspondence is mainly betwe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and French
Date Range:
8 Oct 1932-11 May 1935
Extent:
1 volume (267 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/2/140

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/140
Title:
File 1/A/4 SAUDI ARABIA.
Scope & Content:
The volume contains miscellaneous political intelligence concerning the affairs of Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd, King of Saudi Arabia] (also referred to Bin Saud) and the Government of Saudi Arabia. The main correspondents are the Political Agent, Bahrain; HM M...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
7 Jan 1932-28 Aug 1943
Extent:
1 volume (336 folios)

3. IOR/R/15/2/142

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/142
Title:
File 1/A/5 II Administration: Qatar affairs
Scope & Content:
The volume contains correspondence concerning Qatar affairs, particularly the supply of arms and ammunition to Shaikh Abdullah bin Qasim al Thani, the Ruler of Qatar [‘Abdullāh bin Jāsim Āl Thānī]. The principal correspondents are the Political Agent, Bahrain; the Political Resident in the Pers...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1937-31 Oct 1943
Extent:
1 volume (239 folios)

4. IOR/R/15/2/143

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/143
Title:
File 1/A/5 III ADMINISTRATION. QATAR AFFAIRS.
Scope & Content:
The volume contains correspondence concerning Qatar affairs, particularly the issues of smuggling, and rationing. The principal correspondents are the Political Agent, Bahrain (Tom Hickinbotham); the Head Munshi of the Political Agency, Bahrain (Jassim bin Mohamed [Jasim ibn Muhammad Kadmari]);...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
10 Jun 1944-6 Jan 1946
Extent:
1 volume (216 folios)

5. IOR/R/15/2/144

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/144
Title:
File 1/A/11 I Honours and Awards.
Scope & Content:
The file relates to the award of titles and honours, principally to Gulf rulers, but also to Bahraini citizens and members of staff of the Political Agency, Bahrain. The correspondence is mainly between the Political Agent, Bahrain; the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; and the India Offi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
7 Feb 1932-29 Jul 1937
Extent:
1 volume (346 folios)

6. IOR/R/15/2/145

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/145
Title:
File 1/A/13 I Transhipment of Cargo at Bahrain.
Scope & Content:
The file concerns the transhipment of goods from merchant ships to dhows in Bahrain harbour (also referred as Bahrein) in order to avoid paying customs duty; the effect of this on the Bahrain economy; the levying by Bahrain of transit dues on shipping; and relations between Bahrain and the Kingd...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
2 Oct 1931-28 Jan 1933
Extent:
1 volume (279 folios)

7. IOR/R/15/2/146

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/146
Title:
File 1/A/13 II TRANSHIPMENT OF CARGO & TRANSIT DUES
Scope & Content:
The file concerns the transhipment of cargo in Bahrain (also referred to as Bahrein) territorial waters, the collection by Bahrain of transit dues on cargoes, and relations between Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Britain. The correspondence is principally between the Political Agent, Bahrain (Lieute...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1933-28 Dec 1934
Extent:
1 volume (310 folios)

8. IOR/R/15/2/147

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/147
Title:
File 1/A/13 III [TRANSHIPMENT] DUES BAHRAIN.
Scope & Content:
The file concerns the shipping of goods direct to the mainland of Saudi Arabia by way of Bahrain; the question of the imposition by Bahrain of transit dues on such goods; and the effect of these transit dues on relations between Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Britain. The correspondence is mainly be...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
9 Nov 1934-20 Oct 1935
Extent:
1 volume (246 folios)

9. IOR/R/15/2/148

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/148
Title:
File 1/A/13 IV Transhipment of cargo at Bahrain.
Scope & Content:
The file concerns the agreement reached between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia (with the consent of Bahrain) on transit dues at Bahrain (also spelled Bahrein). The correspondence is mainly between the Political Agent, Bahrain (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Gordon Loch), and the Assistant Politi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
24 Oct 1935-22 May 1937
Extent:
1 volume (199 folios)

10. IOR/R/15/2/149

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/149
Title:
File 1/A/23 I Activities of the Persian Navy
Scope & Content:
The file concerns the seizure of, or interference with, Arab merchant vessels (dhows, jolly-boats, booms) by ships of the Iranian Navy, and the Iranian (often referred to as the Persian) authorities. The pretext was generally the prevention of smuggling. The correspondence is mainly between the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Persian
Date Range:
8 May 1933-5 Nov 1937
Extent:
1 volume (254 folios)