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'File 61/15 (D 40) Bin Saud: boundary settlement conference at Kuwait' [‎46r] (104/510)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (251 folios). It was created in 31 Oct 1922-31 Jan 1924. 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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I have the honour,with reference to the proposed
Conference between representatives of Iraq,the Hedjaz.ftejd etc #
to suggest,that unless there are other considerations of more
importance, it might be advantageous,on purely local grounds,if
the conference be held at Kuwait.In the present disturbed state
of Bahrain,consequent on the introduction of Reforms ,it
might be taken advantage of ,by malicious persons for further
intrigues,particularly with the representative of the sultan
of i^e^d^if he shouli be here for any length of time.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your Obedient Serva
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The volume contains correspondence relating to the conception, planning, and first sitting of the Kuwait Conference. It is between the Political 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. at Bushire, the Political Agencies at Kuwait and Bahrain, the High Commissioners in Baghdad and Jerusalem, the Colonial Office in London, the British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Jeddah, the Government of India, Sheikh Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, ruler of Kuwait, Ibn Sa'ud, Sultan of Najd, King Faisal of Iraq, and Amir Abdullah of 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 .

The main aim of the conference was to settle issues of border delineation between Najd, 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 , the Hejaz, and Iraq. Other issues of negotiation were the return of Shammar refugees to Najd from Iraq and compensation for past raids. Much of the correspondence deals with this. The discussion focuses around the status of places that there is most disagreement on: Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. Sirhan (Jauf [Jawf], Kaf [Kāf]), Akaba [al-‘Aqaba], and Maan [Ma‘ān]. Other more practical arragments are also discussed. Such as costs, accommodation, and attendees.

Prominent in the volume are the following subjects:

  • the involvement of Sheikh Khazal of Mohammerah;
  • rumours of Ikhwan raids into the Hejaz;
  • King Hussein's refusal to attend or send a delegate;
  • British dissaproval of Hafiz Wahba as a representative of Najd;
  • the threat of Faisal al-Dawish attacking Medina.

The volume covers up until the adjournment of the conference, including arrangements for the second phase of negotiations.

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1 volume (251 folios)
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The volume is arranged chronologically.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: The sequence starts on the first folio and ends on the last. 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: 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D; 149A and 149B.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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