'File 6/86 Manama-Moharraq Causeway' [‎9v] (18/106)

Content

The file contains correspondence regarding use of the Manama to Muharraq causeway (Shaikh Hamad Bridge) in Bahrain. The correspondence is between the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (Charles Dalrymple Belgrave), Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain, 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 the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Office of the Air Liaison Officer, and the State Engineer.

Several matters are discussed in the file, including:

• the amount to be paid and the form of payment for regular use of the bridge by Royal Air Force vehicles and those of the United States of America Transport Command;
• complaints from small craft users about the toll charged to go under the bridge;
• the registration of Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and 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. vehicles that may use the bridge free of charge.

Folios 49-52 are internal office notes.

Extent and format

1 file (51 folios)

Arrangement

The file is arranged in chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

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 53; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-44; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

Written in

English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script

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