'File 14/15 Money order and cash-on-delivery services between UK and the Gulf'

Content

The file contains letters from the Foreign Office, forwarded by 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. at Bahrain 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. at Bahrain, regarding the introduction of money order and cash-on-delivery services between UK and the Gulf. This was allowed for the purpose of helping the Oil Companies and their personnel to send money to the UK.

Extent and format

1 file (4 folios)

Arrangement

The papers in the file are arranged chronologically.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 6; 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.

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/15/2/1430

Former external reference(s)

English Office Files: 14/15

History of this record

Date(s)

31 Jul 1950 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Postal services

People & organisations

Foreign Office

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'File 14/15 Money order and cash-on-delivery services between UK and the Gulf', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/2/1430, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000282.0x0000a5> [accessed 16 April 2024]

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