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'File 14/198 Attempted murder by Abdur Rahman of Khan Bahadur Isa bin Abdul-Latif, Residency Agent, Sharjah.' [‎42r] (93/568)

The record is made up of 1 volume (279 folios). It was created in 17 Oct 1925-14 Jul 1929. 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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Bending a t>08Be of police to ^har^ah, AJxaan and Has el flhaiisah HS99
in pursuit of a man who Ic wanted for murder committed in Kejd w A
Also mention is made of an increase of elave traffic indulged
in by Kajdi slave dealers, whom the Chiefs are afraid to
tackle. 1 am calling for further details about this.
It is possible that the authority of the Petiidency Agent will
not be strong enough to compete much longer with the inoreas*
-ing influence and prestige of Hajd. J
In such case, I think the political position will
call for serious consideration../
A copy of this ciotterr is "being sent to H.M's.
Secy, of State for the Co^ry^. ^ to be>
Sir,
Your moot obedient servant.
Lieut-Col.,
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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Correspondence concerning the attempted murder of Khan Bahadur Isa bin Abdul Latif, 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. Agent, Sharjah at the instigation of Abdur Rahman, headman of the village of al-Hira. Correspondence discusses how the 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. Agent acquired many enemies in the execution of his official duties in connection with the claims of British subjects against Arabs and Persians, and cases of gun-running, slavery and kidnapping. Letters discuss the murder attempt which resulted in the murder of the 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. Agent's cousin, and the decision to deport Abdur Rahman to Aden for four years. Correspondents include Francis Beville Prideaux, 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. Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; 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. , Muscat; Senior Naval Officer Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Shaikh Sultan bin Saqar, Chief of Sharjah.

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1 volume (279 folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file. At the front of the file is 'an index of salient papers' on the following topics.

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Foliation: The foliation system in use is the sequence of numbers appearing in a circle in the top right hand corner of each folio beginning on the front cover and ending on the back cover. The file also bears a foliation system of uncircled numbers.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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