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'File 19/109 VI (C 45) Bahrain Relations with Foreign Powers' [‎192v] (401/520)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (256 folios). It was created in 1 Jun 1931-30 Sep 1933. 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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6, The question of foreign Consular representation has
assumed a new importance witli the development or an American
(in fact,if not in theory) Oil Field in Bahrain® At present
our local relations with the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited
are friendly; they recognise our special position and,so lar as
I am aware,are content to come to 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. I ot
Justice,legal formalities and so on® But this may not always
"be so and,with a growth in size and influence ol the Company, ^
may come a change of attitude;and it is always possible,though
I have no reason to think so at present,that we may in the future'
have difficulties with them in defence of the rights of the
Bahrain Government or in other ways• It must be remembered that |
American interests have just secured the Hasa Concession and
so may develop into a very powerful influence in the Persian
Gulf,
?, I have recently been asiced to do a number of what may
De termed Consular acts hy various members of the American
Community: the oath of allegiance required under the new
passport regulations of the United States of America has "been
administered to persons requiring to renew their passports:
certain visas on passports have been given: certain formalities
required by the United States of America Customs Department
have been effected: documents have "been attested: a marriage
"between two Citizens of the united States of America was
registered by my predecessor. The fees appropriate to the
various matters have been paid. In one or two cases the
authorities of the United States of America themselves suggested
•so their nationals that "legalization" by 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.
would be acceptable.
8. I shall naturally do my best to ensure that no
difficulties occur,which may give rise among the American
Community to a wish to have their own Consul on the spot,
(4)

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This file contains correspondence between British officials regarding the harassment and mis-treatment of Bahrainis resident in Persia, notably in the town of Mohammerah (present day Khorramshahr).

Much of the correspondence concerns the arrest of a Bahraini trader named Haji Hamid and reports that the Persian government is forcing Bahrainis to give up their Bahraini nationality and adopt Persian nationality.

The correspondence discusses how the British should respond to Persia's actions and the broader implications of any such response. The detention of a Bahrain Government official in Persia (Jaafar Ben Abdullah Saleh) is also discussed as is correspondence regarding the exact number of Bahrainis then resident in Persia.

The file also contains documents relating to foreign representation (or lack thereof) in Bahrain, the undesirability of the USA establishing a consulate in the country and practicalities regarding a visit to Bahrain of Paul Knabenshue, the Minister Resident of the USA in Baghdad.

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1 volume (256 folios)
Arrangement

File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.

Physical characteristics

Formerly a bound correspondence volume, the file's sheets have been unbound and are now loose. There are various foliation sequences. The most complete sequence is written in pencil, in the very top right corner. It begins on the title page and runs through to f.247, the spine of the volume, which has been separated and placed in a plastic sheet. The following details should be noted: f.1 is followed by f.1A and f.1B; f.115 is followed by f.115A; f.163 is followed by f.163A; f.163A is stored in an envelope that is attached to f.163; f.164 is followed by f.164A; f.165 and f.166 are stored in an envelope that is attached to f.164A; f.167 is followed by f.167A; f.168, f.169 and f.170 are stored in an envelope that is attached to f.167A.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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