File 21/2 'Coal Depot at Koweit'

Content

The file contains correspondence, together with several cost estimates and a few maps, relating to the planning and construction of a new British coal depot at Bandar Shweikh [Shwaykh] in Kuwait. The main correspondents are the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Kuwait and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire. Included in the file are letters and memoranda exchanged between the Resident and several Government of India officials, mainly in the Foreign and Political Department, and also Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. officials, mainly in the Department of Public Works.

Extent and format

1 file (193 folios)

It is grouped into

Map of Bunder Shweikh

2 images

Ref: IOR/R/15/5/58, f 64

‘PROFILE ON A LINE BEARING N. 42 W. FROM A POINT 159 YARDS DISTANT N. 48 E. FROM N.E. CORNER OF SHEIKH’S COAL-SHED’

2 images

Ref: IOR/R/15/5/58, f 65

'KUWEIT PLAN OF BANDAR SHWEIKH'

2 images

Ref: IOR/R/15/5/58, f 66

'PROPOSED COAL DEPOT KUWEIT BLOCK PLAN Scale 1 inch = 40 feet'

2 images

Ref: IOR/R/15/5/58, f 75

Arrangement

File papers are arranged in approximate chronological order.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 195; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Two additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 3-194; these numbers are also written in pencil, but, where circled, are crossed through.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/5/58

Former external reference(s)

First Series: 21/2

History of this record

Date(s)

29 Oct 1905-12 Jul 1917 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Coaling-stations

Places

Bandar Shweikh

People & organisations

Political Resident, Persian Gulf

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