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'File 61/11 VI (D 102) Hejaz-Nejd Miscellaneous' [‎186v] (399/522)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (259 folios). It was created in 2 Feb 1931-30 Aug 1934. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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Egypt, Palestine and Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan , and has retired to Bagdad, where he is ^j ^
understood to have become a private secretary to ex-King All. Seems to be one , jjjecti
of the most energetic of Ibn Sa ud s Hejazi enemies abioad, and may be expected ^
to continue his efforts, wherever he is.
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20. Ahmed 'Abdullah 'Ayshdn.
Stated to have brought money from transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan to Aden in April 1932 for ' e
Huseyn ad-Dabbagh. Presumably a member of the Mecca family, two members
of which were mentioned in 1917, one as a wealthy merchant, the other, a young ^ i
man of 20 named " 'Abdullah ibn 'Ashan " (perhaps identical with the subject ,
of this notice), who associated with King Huseyn's sons and was specially intimate ^ s
with the Amir 'Abdullah. 'Abdullah 'Ayshan is one of the persons now excluded ^ anU ' L
from Egypt, Palestine and Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan on account of other anti-Sa'udi activities. 0 011111
21. Ahmed Sa'id al-Kurdi.
Director of Police in Jedda. Presumably of Kurdish origin, perhaps distilled flack in
through Syria. Was previously Director of Police at Rabigh and gave offence to
the Legation by trying to commandeer a car which was taking the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of lit®
Bahawalpur to Medina. Was transferred to Jedda in 1932 and confirmed in the fjlestinian
post early in 1933. Is said to have stated that he would know how to put the fear : |!7, I
of God into the inhabitants of Jedda. Is believed to be anti-foreign, but has not Lga'udi
yet put the fear of God, further than it already exists, into the European ^eyd foi
community. Seems to be supported by persons in high quarters, including 0 Fel
probably Mehdi Bey (q.v.), and, not improbably, the Amir Faysal and Fuad Bey | €tlirn ed
Hamza. A man to watch but not to judge too hastily. Rides a horse, a thing now ^jyfair
unusual in Jedda, and looks well on it. Was removed from his post in Jedda and ^ Q r a i;
apparently reappointed to Rabigh in 1933. jinJedd
22. 'AH al 'Amdri. ***
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Of Nejdi origin, but settled in the Hejaz before Ibn Sa'ud conquered it. ^ i
Probably about 50. Formerly a merchant. Became Director of Customs in Jedda " ,
in 1926 and, later, Inspector-General of Customs. Feathered his nest and put a ^
good deal of money into building a house, which he presented or sold to the King, '
but for which, if the latter is the case, he has never been paid. This is the house
called the "Green Palace" outside Jedda. Appointed member of an ■
Inspectorate of Government Departments in 1930 and Assistant Governor of '■ .
Jedda early in 1931. Exercised some authority in this post, but does not appear r
to count for much nowadays. Probably a rascal, but cheery even now that he has Mee P ar
gone poor again.
23. 'All Ridha Family (or Reza as they spell it themselves in English). idicult
A rich merchant family in Jedda, of Persian origin. Have very important i
business connexions in India and elsewhere, and are agents for the Turner it
Morrison Line, which has a monopoly of transporting pilgrims from India by ipsl
sea. The best known members of the family were Zeynal 'Ali Ridha, who died
some years ago, his son Qasim, formerly a M.P. in Turkey and a man of parts, tnz. : -
and 'Abdullah 'Ali Ridha, who combined business with the post of Governor of ;
Jedda from King Huseyn's time until he died in 1932. The principal members
of the family now in Jedda are :—
(1) Yusuf ibn Zeynal 'All Ridha, a pleasant man of 45 or 50, who has been ^ ih
much in India; and Ar
(2) Muhammad ibn 'Abdullah 'Ali Ridha, a bullet-headed but agreeable lad fas'
of little more than 20. ^rima
Other members of the family are met with elsewhere. The family has Syrian ^
family connexions, 'Abdullah having married a Syrian or Syro-Persian lady, and ^t-nan
his son Mohammad having married last year the daughter of a well-known but
decayed Syrian merchant in Jedda, Sadiq' al Khoia. The latter is also connected % ta(
with Huseyn Awayni (g.v.). 5
24. 'Ali Taha.
Assistant Governor of Jedda since 1928, and, in addition. Assistant Under-
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs since early in 1932. A Hejazi of f nn
about 40. Rose from a small post as secretary to the Governor. Cadaverous

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The volume contains two original files bound together. The first file (folios 1A-207) has the original reference 61/11 VI (D 102) and covers the period 7 November 1933 to 30 August 1934 and relates to Hejaz-Najd affairs. The second file (folios 208-243) has the original reference 61/6 VII (D 95) and covers the period 2 February 1931 to 5 August 1932 and relates to Najd affairs. Both contain letters, telegrams, memoranda, and reports sent between the British Legation in Jeddah, the Foreign Office in London, the Political Residencies in Bushire and Aden, the Political Agencies in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Muscat, the High Commissioner in Trans-Jordan, the High Commissioner in Baghdad (later the British Embassy following Iraqi independence in 1932), the Colonial Office in London, the Government of India, and Ibn Sa'ud.

The main subject of the first file is the territorial dispute between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Contained in the volume are papers concerning Saudi Arabian advances into the territories of 'Asir and Yemen and the subsequent Treaty of Taif that largely settled the dispute. There is also coverage of diplomatic conversations between Italy and Britain regarding the dispute, including secret talks in Rome. Included is the full Arabic text of the Treaty (folios 143-150A) and an English translation (folios 156-177).

Other subjects covered in the first file are:

Notable documents contained in the volume are a report on the heads of foreign missions in Jeddah, and a revised (June 1934) report on the leading personalities in Saudi Arabia.

The subjects covered by the second file are:

  • details and significance of a resurgence in war dancing by the Saudis;
  • the visit of Charles Crane to see Ibn Sa'ud;
  • a request for military assistance made by Saudi Arabia to Turkey;
  • the conditions of entry into Hasa for Hindu merchants.

At the end of each file are several pages of internal office notes.

Extent and format
1 volume (259 folios)
Arrangement

Each of the two separate files which make up the volume is arranged chronologically.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: The sequence starts on the first folio and continues through to the inside back cover. The numbers are written in pencil, circled, and 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. There are the following anomalies: 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D; 11A and 11B; 24A; 30A; 132A; 143A; 150A; and 236A. There are two other sequences, both uncircled and incomplete.

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