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6151. IOR/L/PS/18/B430

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B430
Title:
The Southern Boundary of Qatar and the Connected Problems
Scope & Content:
A report concerning the demarcation of Qatar's southern boundary written by India Office representative, John Gilbert Laithwaite. The report (folios 1-4) is divided up into the following short sections: The Boundary on the South-East; The Boundary on the South-West; The Position Prior to the Ang...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1934
Extent:

1 volume (5 folios)

6152. IOR/L/PS/18/B431

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B431
Title:
Relations between His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and the Sheikh of Koweit
Scope & Content:
This secret memorandum, printed by the Foreign Office, contains a record of a meeting held at the Foreign Office on 5 October 1933 to discuss relations between Great Britain and the Sheikh of Koweit [Kuwait], Aḥmad bin Jābir Āl Ṣabāḥ, particularly in regards to Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Aziz bin ‘Abd a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1934
Extent:

1 file (10 folios)

6153. IOR/L/PS/18/B432

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B432
Title:
HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TO KUWAIT OIL COMPANY, LIMITED. AGREEMENT relating to the Koweit Oil Concession.
Scope & Content:
Printed agreement between the British Government and the Kuwait Oil Company setting out the company's obligations to the British Government in the event of the company's obtaining a concession from the Sheikh of Koweit [Kuwait]. The agreement contains twelve clauses: clause 1 states that the Com...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Mar 1935
Extent:

1 file (2 folios)

6154. IOR/L/PS/18/B433

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B433
Title:
Red oxide on Abu Musa, 1898-1934
Scope & Content:
This memorandum was prepared by John Gilbert Laithwaite in May 1934 and comments on the history of the concession of red oxide on Abu Musa [Abū Mūsá]. The concession was granted in April 1898 by Sheikh Salim bin Sultan [Sālim bin Sulṭān Āl Qāsimī] while acting as Regent. On his return the ruling ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
May 1934
Extent:
6 folios

6155. IOR/L/PS/18/B434

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B434
Title:
Koweit Civil Air Agreement
Scope & Content:
The file contains a typescript copy of the Koweit [Kuwait] Civil Air Agreement dated 23 May 1934, with the heading 'Amended to July 1940'. The agreement consists of: Part I - air navigation regulations for civil aircraft made by Sheikh Sir Ahmad Al-Jabir As-Sabah [Aḥmad bin Jābir Āl Ṣabāḥ], Rul...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1940
Extent:

1 file (4 folios)

6156. IOR/L/PS/18/B435

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B435
Title:
Bahrein Civil Air Agreement
Scope & Content:
Typescript copy of the Bahrein [Bahrain] Civil Air Agreement between the British Government and Sheikh Hamad bin 'Isa Al Khalifah [Ḥamad bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah], Ruler of Bahrein, dated 6 June 1934, incorporating subsequent amendments to July 1940. The agreement consists of: I Heads of Agreement;...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1940
Extent:

1 file (4 folios)

6157. IOR/L/PS/18/B436

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B436
Title:
HISTORICAL MEMORANDUM ON BAHREIN.
Scope & Content:
A memorandum by John Gilbert Laithwaite, India Office, describing the history of Bahrein [Bahrain] with a focus on the political status of the islands at various periods; the claims to sovereignty over them put forward by Persia at various dates since 1783; and the correspondence and discussions...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Jul 1934
Extent:

1 file (25 folios)

6158. IOR/L/PS/18/B437

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B437
Title:
Historical Memorandum on the Relations of the Wahabi Amirs and Ibn Saud with Eastern Arabia and the British Government, 1800-1934
Scope & Content:
The file contains a historical memorandum written in response to claims advanced by Ibn Saud to ancestral rights on the eastern boundary of the Saudi Kingdom, and to suggestions put forward by him that at some period in the past arrangements were entered into with his ancestors, the Wahabi Amirs...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Sep 1934
Extent:

1 file (32 folios)

6159. IOR/L/PS/18/B437, f 30

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B437, f 30
Title:
APPENDIX C. MAP SHOWING THE EXTENT OF WAHABI AND OF MUSCAT POWER, 1865.
Scope & Content:
A map of the Arabian Peninsula, showing principal regions and settlements, and indicating with red and blue outlines the extents of Wahabi and of Muscat power respectively. The map is a printed copy of an enclosure from Bushire Despatch to Bombay No. 11 of 14th February 1865, which was created by...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1934
Extent:
1 map

6160. IOR/L/PS/18/B438

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B438
Title:
'Muscat. Question whether a naval station could be established for use by His Majesty's ships at Khor Quwai or elsewhere in Muscat territory compatibly with the existing international agreements of His Majesty's Government'.
Scope & Content:
This printed India Office report was written by John Gilbert Laithwaite and published in November 1934. It aims 'to examine, with particular reference to the proposal which has been put forward to establish a station at Khor Quwai [Khawr Quway] in the Musandim Peninsula, the history of the Decla...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Nov 1934
Extent:

6 folios

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