'File 1584/1913: Mohammerah-Khoremabad Railway'

IOR/L/PS/10/380

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The record is made up of 1 file (175 folios). It was created in 1913-1914. It was written in English. 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 file contains correspondence and various papers relating to the survey and construction of the Mohammerah-Khoremabad Railway between the British Consul General in Mohammerah. 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. in Kuwait, and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in Bushire. The majority of the papers address the need to secure safe passage for the survey team carrying out the work for the proposed railway.

The file also contains numerous agreements to be signed with tribal elders and chiefs in areas surrounding the proposed railway. The agreements principally consist of stipends and allowances in return for safe passage and conduct.

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1 file (175 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 175; 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.

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English in Latin script
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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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IOR/L/PS/10/380

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1913-1914 (CE, Gregorian)

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'File 1584/1913: Mohammerah-Khoremabad Railway', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/380, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000113> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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