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'File 19/109 II (C 17) Bahrain: Relations of Chief with other Foreign Powers' [131r] (267/534)
The record is made up of 1 volume (267 folios). It was created in 27 Jan 1913-5 Dec 1922. It was written in English, Arabic and Farsi. 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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Translation of a latter dated 7th Rabi-alrawal 157i9(=20tii
November 1920) from His Excellency Shaikh Sir Isa bin Mi
Al Khalifah,K.C.I.E.,C.S»I.,Ruler of Bahrain to Major H.R.P. v
Dickson, C.I .E.,His Britinnitc/ Majesty's
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.
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Bahrain.
After Compliments,
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I beg to inform your honour that I learnt
yesterday that you heard the complaint of Abdulla bin Saif
Naaim against his divers and also heard the complaint of
the woman Latlfah bint All bin Shahab. Accordingly I inform j
your honour that both of thsm ar« the subject of your frienc
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a nd are well known to the public#
I feel much pained if I hear of such
instances as these,as I do not like that any correspondence
should take place between me and H.M's
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.
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garding such matters as I always try and settle matters by
friendly means when they arise between me and H.M's Politiot
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.
. I also have to inform your honour that at |
my interview with Ool.Trevor on his last visit to Bahrain,
His honour made it quite clear to me that the Political
Agent, would not hear any complaints whatsoever from any of
the subjects of the Ruler of Bahrain. I have a hope in your
honour that you will preserve the rights of your friend and
that in future you will enquire into the nationality of
ever^ complainant who comes to you f before taking up a case ,.,.
),for such are always the cause of misunderstanding. I
May you be preserved.
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This file contains correspondence about a number of topics regarding the relations of Bahrain and its ruler, Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, with foreign powers.
The correspondence discusses the ownership of land by foreigners in Bahrain, Persian claims to sovereignty over Bahrain, the status of natives of the Al Hasa region living in Bahrain, Shaikh Isa's contact with the Turkish (Ottoman) Government regarding the port of Ojair and Bahrain's claims to sovereignty over Zubarah 18th-century town located 105 km from Doha. .
The file also discusses the activities of Bin Saud's agent in Bahrain, Abdullah Al Qusaibi. The file contains two maps (folio 100 and folio113) of Bahrain and the surrounding area with key regional ports marked on them.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (267 folios)
- Arrangement
There is an index of the topics contained in the file on folio 1. The index uses the circled foliation system.
- Physical characteristics
Previously a bound correspondence volume, the file's pages have been unbound and are now loose. Foliation starts at the index page to the file. Numbers are written in pencil, circled and positioned in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of the folios. A secondary foliation system is also present starting on f.2 that runs to f.262. These numbers are also written in pencil and are positioned in the same corner as the primary system, but are not circled.
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- English, Arabic and Farsi in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/1/319
- Title
- 'File 19/109 II (C 17) Bahrain: Relations of Chief with other Foreign Powers'
- Pages
- front, front-i, i-r:ii-v, 1r:18v, 19v, 20v:99v, 101r:112v, 114r:202v, 203v:212v, 213v, 214v:235r, 238r:251v, 254v:262v, iii-r:iii-v, back-i, back
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence