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'File 19/212 I (C 41) Bahrain Transit Trade' [‎1fr] (18/576)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (271 folios). It was created in 11 Jan 1931-31 Dec 1932. 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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Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Bahrain,
tksrp SMCY- 1 ' Dated the 11th January 1931
From
Oai^tain 0. G-. Prior, I.A.,
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. , Bahrain
To
The Hon'hle 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. , Bushire
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I have the honour to forward for your information a
copy of a letter I have received from the Adviser to the
Government of Bahrain,
j-'rima lacie there seems no doubt that within the three
mile limit that Bahrain Government are entitled to levy such
dues as they may wish, subject only to treaty limitations, and
I feel quite certain that the Persian ]-overnment does not allow
transhipment for foreign countries to take place within its
waters without the levy of duty.
Before considering the matter further, I would be glad
oO oe informed what the practice of the Persian Government in
the matter is, and what rules, if any, they have to -ovem
such transact ions.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
lour most obedient servant.
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. , Bahrain

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This file contains correspondence between various British officials and Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa regarding the transshipment of cargo at the port in Bahrain. Specifically, the correspondence discusses Bahrain's right to levy transit dues from Saudi Arabia on cargo transshipped at sea and cargo entering the port at Bahrain (from Saudi Arabia).

The agreement that the British had pressured Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa to make with Bin Saud in 1920 (regarding transit levies) is discussed in detail as are the attitude and actions of Bin Saud.

The file also includes correspondence with the British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. and correspondence regarding a ship named the Ahmedi that was barred from entering the port in Bahrain.

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1 volume (271 folios)
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File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.

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A bound correspondence volume. Foliation is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of each folio. It begins on the first folio after the front cover, on number 1A, and runs through to 271, ending on the inside of the back cover.

Anomalies: ff.1A-F; f.23A; f.31A; f.39A; f.44A; f.93A; f.97A; f.137A; 221A; f.230A (stored in an envelope on the reverse of f.230).

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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