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111. IOR/R/15/2/1858

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1858
Title:
'File No. B/1 V. O. Miscellaneous Correspondence with the Shaikh and Notables of Qatar.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of petitions and letters mainly between the Political Agent, Bahrain and the Ruler of Qatar. The two exchanged petitions on behalf of locals from Bahrain and Qatar respectively. The petitions were mainly regarding claims of debts, properties, stolen b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Persian
Date Range:
4 Jan 1926-8 Jan 1944
Extent:
1 file (150 folios)

112. IOR/R/15/2/1920

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1920
Title:
File F/1 Correspondence with the Municipalities regarding Judicial Matters
Scope & Content:
This file contains letters, memos, budgetary ledgers primarily on judicial disputes between shopkeepers and the Manama Municipality. The disputes mainly pertain to the non-payment of Municipal Taxes. Few folios refer to disputes between individuals with the Manama Municipality arbitrating.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
14 Jan 1931-13 Dec 1950
Extent:
1 file (60 folios)

113. IOR/R/15/2/1941

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1941
Title:
File No. G/6 V. O. Appointment of Qadhis.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters and memoranda regarding the appointment of a third Shia Qadi at the Shia Court in Bahrain. Concerns were raised regarding the local Shia Qadis who had been quarrelling with one another and allowing their personal animosity to influence thei...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1935-20 Jun 1938
Extent:
1 file (58 folios)

114. IOR/R/15/2/1935

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1935
Title:
File No. G/1 V. O. Miscellaneous Correspondence with H. E. Shaikh Sir `Isa, his son H. E. Shaikh Hamad and other Shaikhs.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters sent mainly between Bahrain Political Agents Charles Geoffrey Prior and Percy Gordon Loch respectively, and Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and other Al-Khalifa shaikhs. The letters were regarding visiting one another to discuss state relat...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
2 Mar 1932-10 Dec 1935
Extent:
1 file (225 folios)

115. IOR/R/15/2/1897

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1897
Title:
File No. E/3 V. O. Miscellaneous Correspondence with the Commandant of Police, Bahrain.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters, memoranda, petitions and proclamations. A few issues are raised in the correspondence including cases of robbery, alcohol production, complaints by locals against the police for illegally detaining them in the police lock-up, and complaint...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1926-11 Nov 1950
Extent:
1 file (81 folios)

116. IOR/R/15/2/1936

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1936
Title:
File No. G/1. II Miscellaneous correspondence with H. E. Shaikh Sir Hamad bin 'Isa and other members of the ruling family.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters sent mainly between the Agent in charge at the Political Agency, Bahrain, and members of Al-Khalifa ruling family. The letters were regarding visiting one another to discuss state-related issues. Other letters were sent from both sides to i...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
6 Jan 1936-24 Apr 1947
Extent:
1 file (153 folios)

117. IOR/R/15/2/1890

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1890
Title:
File C/3 J Remittances from various departments
Scope & Content:
The file consists of correspondence forwarding remittances to the Bahrain Agency; these largely consist of debt repayments and payments for court fees, and are often in the form of deductions from wages. By far the largest number of these remittances have been forwarded by the Superintendent of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
19 Nov 1940-2 Dec 1945
Extent:
1 file (394 folios)

118. IOR/R/15/2/1893

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1893
Title:
File D/2 Miscellaneous Correspondence with Basrah
Scope & Content:
This file largely consists of correspondence between the British Consul, Basra, and the Political Agent, Bahrain, regarding Bahraini citizens residing in Iraq. Most of the file is concerned with requests for the Political Agent's assistance, made by the Consul on behalf of various Bahraini citiz...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
18 Jan 1935-18 Mar 1940
Extent:
1 file (49 folios)

119. IOR/R/15/2/1900

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1900
Title:
File No. E/6 Vol. II Correspondence re Senior Joint Court.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters and memoranda regarding the Senior Joint Courts in Bahrain. Most of the letters are from the Political Agency in Bahrain to the Ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa informing him whether the court will be held or not. Shaikh Ha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
26 Jan 1936-2 May 1942
Extent:
1 file (96 folios)

120. IOR/R/15/2/1902

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1902
Title:
File No. E/7 V. O. Correspondence regarding the Diving Court.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of memoranda, letters and petitions regarding Diving Court matters in Bahrain. Among the raised issues was the suggestion of setting up a Diving Court in Manama where it would be in closer touch with other courts. Letters were sent by the Political Ag...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
16 Nov 1927-15 Jun 1935
Extent:
1 file (43 folios)