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1. IOR/R/15/5/45-50

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/45-50
Title:
File 13: Arms Traffic
Scope & Content:
The files and the volume forming the 'Arms Traffic' subject files were produced by the Political Agency in Kuwait. The 'Arms Traffic' subject files mainly contain correspondence between the Political Agency in Kuwait and the Rulers of Kuwait, discussing purchase of weapons and smuggling of arm...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and French
Date Range:
1909-1930
Extent:
5 files and 1 volume (1866 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/5/45

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/45
Title:
File 13/3 Arms Traffic
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding arms traffic through Kuwait to Turkish territory, the Persian Gulf and Persia, and British measures prohibiting contraband. The main correspondents are: the Ruler of Kuwait, Mubarak us Subah (Shaikh Mubarak bin Ṣabāḥ Āl Ṣabāḥ); the Foreign Office; Per...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
30 Mar 1909-17 Dec 1912
Extent:
1 volume (302 folios)

3. IOR/R/15/5/49

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/49
Title:
File 13/10 Arms facilities for Shaikh Mubarak
Scope & Content:
The file discusses the Ruler of Kuwait's wish to import arms to maintain his territorial power by land. The file contains correspondence, permits to export arms and ammunition from Muscat to Kuwait, invoices and receipts for articles - mainly machine guns, other arms, accessories and ammunition...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
18 May 1910-26 Sep 1917
Extent:
1 file (323 folios)

4. IOR/R/15/5/47

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/47
Title:
File 13/6 Karachi Conference on arms traffic; arms smuggling incidents
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence, telegrams, statements, and memoranda regarding incidents of arms and ammunition smuggling in Kuwait. The file contains: lists of arms and ammunition smuggled; lists of people purchasing arms and ammunition in Kuwait in 1919-1920; 'Report of the Conference held ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and French
Date Range:
20 May 1918-26 Aug 1924
Extent:
1 file (225 folios)

5. IOR/R/15/5/50

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/50
Title:
File 13/10 I Arms and ammunition for H E the Shaikh of Kuwait
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence, orders, invoices, and receipts for articles - mainly machine guns, other arms, accessories and ammunition - received by the Political Agent at Kuwait and supplied to the Ruler of Kuwait. The principal correspondents are: British India Steam Navigation Company; ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
22 Aug 1928-12 Jun 1930
Extent:
1 file (586 folios)

6. IOR/R/15/5/48

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/48
Title:
File 13/7 Illicit Trade of Arms and Ammunition
Scope & Content:
The file concerns incidents of arms and ammunition smuggling in Kuwait. The file contains general correspondence on arms smuggling; statements and memoranda; lists of arms and ammunition smuggled; lists of Persian firms exporting arms and ammunition; list of Persian merchants of importance in K...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
22 Dec 1890-29 Sep 1931
Extent:
1 file (184 folios)

7. IOR/R/15/5/46

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/46
Title:
File 13/6 Arms Traffic General
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence, telegrams, statements and notes regarding incidents of arms and ammunition smuggling incidents in Kuwait. The file includes: accounts from the Commander of the Persian Gulf Division regarding rifles carried by pearling dhows; request for all vessels leaving the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
1 Sep 1912-10 Jun 1929
Extent:
1 file (246 folios)