'File 9/8 Japanese trade activities in the Persian Gulf'

IOR/R/15/2/349

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The record is made up of 1 file (32 folios). It was created in 22 Apr 1934-18 Aug 1939. 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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The file contains correspondence sent and received 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. at Bahrain concerning Japanese trade interests in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; in particular, the correspondence concerns a request by Yusuf Kanoo to operate as agent in Bahrain for the sale of goods of Mitsubishi Enterprises.

There is a letter in Arabic, with English translation, sent to the Resident Agent at Sharjah.

Extent and format
1 file (32 folios)
Arrangement

The papers in the file are arranged chronologically. There are file notes at the end, on folios 30-34. The notes are arranged chronologically and refer to documents within the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 34; 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. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 2-34; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
Type
Archival file

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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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Archive reference
IOR/R/15/2/349
Former external reference(s)
Confidential files: 9/8

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Date(s)
22 Apr 1934-18 Aug 1939 (CE, Gregorian)
People & organisations
Yusuf Bin Ahmed KanooMitsubishi

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