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'File 61/18 I (D 74) Bin Saud: discussion of Persian Gulf questions with' [56r] (117/522)
The record is made up of 1 Volume (262 folios). It was created in 16 May 1929-4 May 1931. 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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7, i<[t. Wedgwood 3enn will observe from Colonel Barretts
despatch that the Shaikh has suggested a revision of the
boundaries of Foweit to coincide with those laid down in the
Anglo-Turkish Convention of 1913. It seems doubtful whether
any useful purpose would'be served by re-opening at the present
state the question of the Koweit-Nejd frontier, and it is not
recommended that any suggestion to that effect should be made
to King Ibn Saud. It is for consideration, however, whether
the Resident's suggestion that an attempt shouldjbe made to
induce King Ibn Saud to return t Awazim tribe to the suzerainty
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of the Shaikh of Koweit might not be adopted. While the
Uqair Conference was in progress King Ibn Saud shov/ed himself
quite willing to do this, but at that time the Awazim them
selves preferred to remain under t his protection. In view
of the inter-tribal conflict now prevailing in Kejd, it seems
likely that the Awazim would be glad to transfer their alleg
iance. The greater part of this tribe's habitat is either
v/ithin Koweit territory proper or with the neutral zone. They
were, as Colonel Barrett points out, originally a Koweiti tribe.
They rank lev/ in the tribal heirarchy and consequently it is
unlikely that King Ibn Saud would feel any strong objection to
their loss. On the other hand, on occasion they have shown
that they can fight reasonably well, and if supported by
armoured cars, might be capable of protecting Koweit from
Akhwan raids.
8. It is, moreover, of considerable importance to His
Majesty's Government that the Shaikh of Koweit should be put
in a position to defend himself without having to call upon
the British Air Force and armoured cars. It seems possible
that when Iraq attains to full independence the present
Imperial garrison in that country may have to be reduced. If
so, the British commander might find it embarrassing if he were
required at any time further to reduce the strength of his
force by detaching contingents to assist in the defence of
Koweit. As pointed out earlier in this letter, ' : is Majesty's
Governmen t
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The volume contains correspondence pertaining to attempts to address issues between Ibn Sa'ud and Britain's Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. interests and responsibilities. The main correspondents are James More (later Harold Dickson), 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, Cyril Barrett (acting, then later Hugh Biscoe), 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 Government of India, William Bond (later Andrew Ryan), Agent and Consul (later Chargé d'Affaires) in Jeddah, Charles Prior, 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 Bahrain, the Colonial, Foreign, and India Offices, all in London, Ibn Sa'ud, ruler of Najd and the Hejaz, and Fuad Bey [Fu’ād Bey Hamza], Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Hejaz.
The main issues at hand are between Najd and Bahrain, and Najd and Kuwait. They include customs duties, trade relations, nationality and passports for Najd subjects, compensation for raids, official diplomatic representation for Najd in Bahrain and Kuwait, the conduct of Najd agents on the Kuwaiti frontier, and the ongoing blockade on Kuwaiti trade imposed by Ibn Sa'ud on his subjects. Much of the volume deals with attempts to heal a rift between Ibn Sa'ud and Hugh Biscoe so that a meeting can be arranged to discuss the issues above.
At the back of the volume (folios 245-54) are internal office notes.
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- 1 Volume (262 folios)
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The volume is arranged chronologically. There is an alphabetical subject index to the contents, at the front of the volume (folios 2, 3). The index entries include the folio numbers of relevant documents, to help identify and locate them within the volume.
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Foliation: the sequence starts on the front cover and continues through to the inside back cover. The numbering is written in pencil, circled and found 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. There are the following irregularities: 1, 1A, and 1B; 3 and 3A; 104 and 104A; 126 and 126A; 214 and 214A. There is a second, inconsistent sequence between folios 5-251. The numbering is also in pencil in the same place, but are not circled.
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