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'File 9/2 Pearling' [38r] (75/312)
The record is made up of 1 file (154 folios). It was created in 15 Feb 1934-10 Oct 1949. 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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Translation of letter No.966 dated the 7th Sha'ban, 1366 1 _
(25th June, 1947) from H.H. the Ruler r^ ” ' in, to the
After Compliments
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.
Forwarded herewith is a letter received by me from
certain pearl-merhcnats in Bahrain in connection with the
ban on the import of pearl into India, according to what
has transpired to and been heard by them (the merchants).
As you are aware this is <tn ancient trade, which is
conducive?to benefit to both parties, i.e. Bahrain and
India, and I hope that Your Excellency would spare no
effort in this respect so that the situation may return
to what it was previously, as it is always your
commendable habits.
Translation of the enclosure, addressed to H.H. the Ruler.
After Compliments,
whom we should lay down our lives, that information has been
received from India purporting that its Government have
decided to prohibit the import of pearl into India with
effect from 30th June, 1947, equivalent to the 11th Sha f aban
1366. This news has disconcerted our thought since, as it
is known to Your Highness, the centre of pearl trade has, for
hundreds of years, been India and that the ban imposed on
the import of pearl into India is a great catastrophe to us
and to all who handle this trade. Thus, since the receipt
of this news, the marchants have ceased to buy and sell
and the trade may completely stop. Ho one except God can
predict what will be our fate and that of the orincipal trade
of this country. We have therefore submitted this letter
to Your Highness hoping that you would consider removing
the disadvantage accrued to us and to this ancient trade
on which the majority of your subjects rely for their
sustenance.
Usual Ending
We beg to lay before Your Highness, our ruler for
u sual Ending
Signed by:- Abdur Rahman Zayani
Yusuf bin Isa Buhijji
Ahmad Salman Matar
S. Khalifah Yusha’
Mustafa Abdul Latif
Abdullah bin Ahmad Mana’i
Jabur Musa11am
Ibrahim Salman Matar
S. Khalaf S. Sa’ad.
Khalil Mu’ayyad.
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The file contains correspondence exchanged between 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. at Bahrain, 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. , the British Legation at Jedda, 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. at Sharjah, the Adviser to the Bahrain Government, the Ruler of Dubai and the Ruler of Qatar, on the subject of introducing mechanical methods for diving for pearls, and culturing pearls in Bahrain.
There is correspondence with the Adviser to the Bahrain Government and the Ruler of Bahrain, against the introduction of mechanical methods of diving suggested by the British, because it would spoil the market and the environment.
Other subjects in the file are:
- the export of oysters from Bahrain for research work and production of cultured pearls in Bahrain;
- the concession for the pearl diving activities on the coasts of Saudi Arabia, including the Red Sea;
- the Government of India's ban on the import of pearl and precious stones into India from July 1947,(which was later lifted for three months) and its impact on the Gulf pearling trade.
Some documents within the file are in Arabic, with English translation.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (154 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers in the file are arranged chronologically. There are file notes at the end, on folios 144-155. The notes are arranged chronologically and refer to documents within the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 156; 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 mixed foliation/pagination sequence is also present in parallel between ff 2-143; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. They are located in the same position as the main sequence, except for some instances which are located on the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. .
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- IOR/R/15/2/343
- Title
- 'File 9/2 Pearling'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:24v, 28r:33v, 35r:38v, 41r:48v, 50r:50v, 52r:53v, 57r:57v, 59r:63v, 65r:67v, 69r:73v, 75r:89v, 91r:107v, 109r:123v, 125r:155v, back-i, back
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence