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'File 9/1 A. Presentation of arms by P.C.L. to Rulers of Trucial Coast' [‎9r] (19/88)

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The record is made up of 1 file (43 folios). It was created in 8 Oct 1938-9 Jun 1941. 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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C.12.37.
TELEGRAMS: CODES;
PETCONCESS, BAHREIN BENTLEY'S SECOND PHRASE
PETROLEUM CONCESSIONS LIMITED
DIRECTORS:
Lord Cadman, G.C.M.G, {Chairman)
A. A^nui/) C &F ■€> jL/£(3
R. Cayrol, D.S.O., D.S.C. (French)
W. Fraser, C.B.E.
C. S. Gulbenkian (formerly Armenian)
J. B. A. Kessler (Dutch)
L. M. Lefroy
J. A. Meny (French)
H. G. Seidel (OSA)
R. W. Sellers
J. siciir-*
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PDQ/CAT.5/2018
^CONFIDENTIAL
E.B.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. ,
Bahrain,
Dear Sir,
ARMS & S.A.A. LICENCE
BAHREIN
PERSIAN GULF The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
June, 1940.
We have had an intimation from Mr.
Winthrop Rockefeller that he has sentagift
of an automatic pistol and some ammunition to
the Ruler of Qatar but addressed in my natae
to P.C.L. Bahrain.
He informed the Ruler that he would
be sending him a present when he visited Qatar.
He has sent no particulars so far but
if it is possible we shall be grateful if the
Director of Customs can be informed th^at we are
applying for the licences in due course and the
transaction has been brought to your notice.
Yours faithfully.
For & on behalf of
PETROLEUM CONCESSIONS LIMITED
MANAGER
ARM

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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 and 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. at Bushire, as well as with E V Packer, Manager of Petroleum Concessions Limited, and Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Jāsim Āl Thānī of Qatar. Also included within this file are correspondence between the Director of the Bahrain Customs and Port Authority, Gray, Mackenzie and Company Limited, and Messrs. Folsom Arms Co. of New York.These correspondence concern gifts of arms to the Sheikh of Qatar by E V Packer and Petroleum Concessions Limited in 1938, and by Winthrop Rockefeller in 1940 following his visit to Bahrain and Qatar.

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