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'File 5/20 C.D. Belgrave Esq. Financial Adviser' [‎64r] (152/280)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (132 folios). It was created in 22 Sep 1925-11 Apr 1933. 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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British 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. and Consulate-General,
Bushire, 15th Aup^ist 1027.
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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. ,
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MEMORANDA .
A copy of the papers noted in the margin is forwarded
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fowm and i-oiincal Uepartnent letter Ma.M'l ) to the Poll-
dated the 5th July 1P27» v;j th enclosure^. ) -tical Agent#
Bahrein, with reference to this office letter No.172-3., dated the
85th May 1027.
S. The Hor^ole 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. considers that Rs.SO/-
per nensera should he paid by the Bahrein Government for free
ne^oal attendance on the Financial Adviser, the Officer Commanding
Bahrein Armed Police and the Director of Oust mi and their families#
a ! you are requested to ascertain whether the Government of Bahrein
are willing to accept this arrangement, if not# the Hon»ble the
Political He si dnet considers that in view of the generous terms
given to the officers should each optionally pay Rs.10/- per mensem
for the privilege^.
5. On settlement of the point referred to m paragraph 2 above
the draft agreement# vlth an addition if necessary in respect there-
should bu executed by the parties and a copy forwarded to this
office.
By Order#
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Captain#
Secretary to 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 the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,

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This file contains correspondence between the British 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; the British 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 the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. at Bushire; Charles Dalrymple Belgrave, Adviser to the Bahrain Government; the Political Department of the Government of India; Shaikh Ḥamad bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah; and the Manager of Lloyd's Bank, Bombay.

The correspondence contains details about the appointment of Belgrave as Adviser to the Bahrain Government; his marriage to Marjorie Lepel Belgrave (née Barrett-Lennard) in 1926 prior to their arrival in Bahrain; background on his military career and courses taken at the Colonial Institute; amendements made to his contract in 1927 (ff 13-16 includes a copy of the Schedule of terms of service for Mr. Charles Dalrymple Belgrave , signed by Belgrave, Shaikh Ḥamad bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah and 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. , dated 31 March 1926); and pay, leave and medical arrangements.

In addition, there are details about C C L De Grenier, the Director of Bahrain Customs, and L.S. Parke, the Commandant of Police and Assistant Adviser.

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1 volume (132 folios)
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This file is arranged approximately in chronological order.

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Foliation: Circled in the top right corner of each folio. It begins on the title page, on number 1, and runs through to 126, ending on the inside of the back cover. Anomalies: f. 1A-C.

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English in Latin script
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