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'File 61/10 (D 63) Relations between Nejd and Transjordania (political status of Jauf)' [210r] (421/434)
The record is made up of 1 volume (219 folios). It was created in 21 May 1923-9 Sep 1929. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the 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. .
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[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's GoYernment.]
EASTERN (Arabia ). November 5, 1928.
CONFIDENTIAL. Section 1.
[E 5269/3182/91] No. 1.
Vice-Consul Jakins to Lord Cushendun.—(Received November 5 )
(No. 167.)
My Lord, ^ Jeddah, October 20, 1928.
I HAVE the honour to send herewith a translation of the letter from Ibn Saud
referred to in my telegram No. 89.
2. His Majesty protests against the crossing of the frontier on the 20th July by
aeroplanes from
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
, refers to five raids into Nejd between the 4th July and
the 13th August, and estimates the total loot for the period Ramadan to Zil Hijja 1346
(22nd February to 20th June, 1927, if inclusive) at 1,600 camels, apart from other
property, and the loss of the lives of men, women and children. His Majesty shows
impatience at these acts and presses for a reply from His Majesty's Government.
3. In handing me the letter, the Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs informed
me that the King, unwilling to allow of any variation in the tone of his correspondence
on the subject, had instructed him to make a strong protest verbally. The crossing of
the frontier by aeroplanes was a breach of sovereignty, and he was instructed to press
for an assurance that its repetition would not be permitted. This was a matter of vital
importance. An end must be put to the raids, which only served to provoke restive-
ness among the Akhwan.
4. The Hejaz Government required the return of loot and reserved their right to
compensation for damage. The fuller details given by the King were those promised
in writing by Dr. Damluji.
5. 1 pointed out to Fuad Hamza that apparently the only outstanding details
promised by Dr. Damluji were those relating to specific raids m the second half of
Zil Hijja (5th to 20th June, 1928) (see Jeddah telegram No. 52), while the figures
supplied by the King covered a whole period—Ramadan to Zil Hijja (22nd February
to 20th June, if inclusive*. Moreover, it was difficult to reconcile the figures now given
with those appearing in the list he himself had recently sent for the period Zil Hijja
1345 (May 1927) to Moharram 1347 (June 191^8). 1 asked him to ascertain exactly in
what raids the 1,600 camels were taken and to obtain full details of the losses covered
by the vague reference in His Majesty's letter to the looting of other properties and the
killing of men, women and children.
6. He has since informed me that the estimate of His Majesty does not include
the month of Zil Hijja (21st May to 20th June). It cannot, therefore, refer to the raids
reported in Jeddah telegram No. 52.
7. He, moieover, states that his own list, of which 1 have*the honour to enclose a
copy,* is incomplete, but that further details will be added when available.
b. I have sent a copy of this despatch to the Acting High Commissioner at
Jerusalem.
I have, &c.
H. G. JAKINS.
Enclosure in No. 1.
Abdul Aziz-bin-Abduri*ahman-al-Faisal to Mr. Stonehewer Bird.
(Translation.)
W E hope that your Excellency will forward the following to the central British
Government at London as soon as possible ;—
1. On 3.2.1347 (July 20, 1928) three aeroplanes came from
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
, flew
over Nebk, proceeded to Kaf, the seat of the Amirate of Qariat-el-Melh, and then
returned. This, as the British Government will realise, is contrary to undertakings
and an infraction of covenants.
2. The investigation we ordered concerning the raids previously reported to
have been committed from
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
on our tribes shows that the total plundered
from our subjects from Ramadan up to Zil Hijja 1346 amounts to approximately
1,600 camels alone, besides men, women and children killed and the properties looted.
* Not printpd.
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The volume consists of letters (in English and Arabic), telegrams, and memoranda relating to relations between Ibn Sa'ud, the Hejaz, and Trans-Jordan. The majority of the correspondence is between the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in Bushire, the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain, the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Kuwait, the High Commissioner in Baghdad, the Colonial and Foreign Offices, both in London, the High Commissioner in Jerusalem, the British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Jeddah, the Chief British Representative in Amman, the Government of India, and Ibn Sa'ud.
The majority of the papers concern the definition of borders between Ibn Sa'ud's territories (the Najd and later the Hejaz) and Trans-Jordan, most specifically the status of the Jauf [al-Jawf] area and the towns of Kaf [Kāf], Akaba [Aqaba], and Maan [Ma'an], and to a lesser extent, Iraq. Reports on tribal raids and counter-raids are also included, particularly those between the Bani Sakhr and the Ikhwan. The latter's raid just south of Amman in August 1924, and the British military response, is prominent. Details of the Hadda Tribunals, which were set up to settle such disputes, are also given. The question of where ex-King Hussein should settle after his departure from the Hijaz is also discussed.
Transcripts from Parliamentary Questions on these subjects are also included (folios 178-185). At the back of the volume is a broadside announcing the Shaw Commission, following the 1929 Palestine Riots.
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- 1 volume (219 folios)
- Arrangement
The volume is arranged chronologically.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: The sequence starts at the title page and continues through to the inside back cover. The numbers are written in pencil in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio. There are the following irregularities: 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D; 141A and 141B; f 202 and f 211 are written on the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. of the preceding folio. Three individual folios have been given a number range, rather than a single number, written respectively as: 17-18, 21-22 and 34-35.
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- 'File 61/10 (D 63) Relations between Nejd and Transjordania (political status of Jauf)'
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- front, front-i, 1r:1v, 1ar:1cv, 2r:17r, 18v:21r, 22v:28v, 30v:34r, 35v:36v, 37v:117v, 118v:126v, 127v:140v, 141ar:141bv, 142r:186r, 187v:201r, 202v:210r, 211v:216v, back-i, back
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