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'File 4/13 IV Zubara' [86r] (176/412)
The record is made up of 1 file (204 folios). It was created in 12 Dec 1943-14 Apr 1945. 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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Cop,/ iii uvunslation ox letter dated 2nd da jab 1363 (23rd June 1944)
from the Ruler of Bahrain to the
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.
, Ba ^ ]
After compliments: ■
I am in receipt of your letter No.958 of 1944 dated the
oo oh 'j cjiicici jil lhani 15Co (ols^ June 1944) in which you referred
to our- conversation on the 19th Juno 1944 and pointed out Shaikh
Abdullah oin Qasim A1 ihani’s desire and reouest for the restoration ^ii'l
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Ox xi iendly i elations whicli nad previously existed between Bahrain
and latar prior to the croubles which arose and lasted for about
eighe years and that he handed over to you a draft agreement between
us.
As I have already informed you, after due consideration, I
have agreed to the request put up by Shaikh Abdullah bin Qasim al
Than! asking for a settlement. You mentioned in your letter under
reference that the Hon f ble 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.
Sir Geoffrey Piforjl
has no objection to the agreement. You further mentioned that I
am to sign the draft which you gave me containing Shaikh Abdullah •
bin Qasim , s request for a settlement and forward it to you and
that you will send attested copies containing the terms mentioned
in the draft which you had handed over 1 (to me). In accordance
witix j^'uUx' i‘v^^u^o w., x a^x a.Ox - arit nej 1 c/**xtx_».*
I thank you for your hearty congratulations praying to God
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to give us success.
No doubt such matters, i.e., agreements and good relations
between the nations bring pleasure to all those who love good.
Usual ending.
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This file contains correspondence regarding negotiations between the rulers of Bahrain and Qatar, Shaikh Salmān bin Ḥamad Āl Khalīfah and Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Jāsim Āl Thānī respectively, concerning the disputed ownership of Zubarah 18th-century town located 105 km from Doha. on the Qatari peninsula and the strained relations between the two countries.
These negotiations were mediated by Britain'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. in Bahrain, Tom Hickinbotham and the majority of the correspondence is formed of letters - in English and Arabic - between him and the two leaders, as well as with Salih bin Sulaiman al-Manai, the Secretary of Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Jāsim Āl Thānī.
The file contains two copies (one in English and one in Arabic) of an agreement signed by Qatar and Bahrain in order to restore friendly relations between the two states on 24 June 1944 (ff 86-87).
The file also contains a memorandum on Zubarah 18th-century town located 105 km from Doha. written by Charles Belgrave, Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (ff 185-190).
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- 1 file (204 folios)
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover, and terminates at the inside back cover; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 4-195; these numbers are also written in pencil, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence, but they are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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