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'File 10/8 Overseas trade enquiries' [‎158r] (316/495)

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The record is made up of 1 file (249 Folios). It was created in 23 Jul 1929-29 Nov 1934. 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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ASHRRF BROTHERS.
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DATE 84/10/^1.
rtllabl# buying agtnt 1» Qngland who will purcliAo® all our varloue
r»quir«B«ntc at tkf cheaptet ratec poesible frora raanufacturerc or
tk^ir col# dietributorc and aBBenbl® th^n in on® place and chip th^B
tog#th#r In tbt Boet tconoMital way poGBlble.
We tliank you very nuch for your offer to help ue in tlile
■after and chall feel hlgkly obliged If you will get ue in touch with
one of tke eue-'i reliable flrve* We give below nanee of tk^ principle
artlclee In tke Import of whlek we are Interested*
Stationeryi« Writing papers, padc, envelopes, blotting pap-»rB, tjens,
pen-holders,InlrB, sealing wax, nlbc, pins, copy boolcs,
eopylng preee ■aehlnes # guriE, gloy,aocoiint boolcs, note
books, erasers, files, and all other varieties of
offele requisites*
hosiery * Woolen and eottom eoeke, undsrshirts, jerseys, pullovers
glovee, mufflers, collars, handkepclileves, neclrtlee,
garters, braces, ready aade shlrtesand pants, hats,
•Dollet Requlcl tec * Pine, conbe, studs, nlrrors,razors, blades, hair-
clippers, rail'-clippers, •anWre setc, toilet powdere,
ponadec, creant, lotions, hair oils, ehampoos, mmfMmj.
coppc,bath gloves, sponges,etc•
Leather Koods -Bootc, shoes, football boots, suit cases, attache casep,
hand bags, Money purses, keytainers, bed straps, wrist
watch straps, theraos leather cases etc. .
Traveller *6 re quisites* Steel trunks, cabins, cash boxes, therraoses,
unbrellas, stlcks,mosqultoe curtains, camp cots, folding
chairs,etc•
Optical goods * Binoculars, teleecopes, eye glasses, goggles, magni
fying glasses for pearls.
Cutlery ♦ Forl^s, spoons, table knives, penknives,sclEsors,
locks, key chains, watch chains,
GXaeswnre4 Glass tumblers, Jugs, ohina plates and dishes, tea-
ghlnaware * cups, tea sets, kettles,basins,eto.
gene ral lines* Medicines, chemists requisites, novelties, provlsons,
ollmans stores,kitchens requisltec etc, etc*
W9 beg to remain.
Sir,
Tour r*OBt obedient fervanfe

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Correspondence between the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and customs officials in Bahrain, and United Kingdom companies relating to trade in Bahrain. The file includes papers concerning an upsurge in orders for bicycles in Bahrain, 1929. Other commodities covered include mother of pearl and the pearl trade, Lingah shells (known in European markets as 'Bombay shells'), bedsteads, margarine and related products, electric generating sets and motor engines for motor launches, cloth, cotton, silks, machine tools, condensed milk and chocolate, biscuits, sharks' skins, locks, sport goods, scotch whisky and a proposal for a golf course. The objective was to increase the volume and range of trade carried on in Bahrain by British firms. The papers also include reports, and correspondence with local companies in Bahrain.

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1 file (249 Folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: The system of foliation in use appears in a circle in the top right-hand corner of each folio. The file is also foliated 1-15, 19-256 (uncircled).

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