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'File 0255 Boundaries' [113r] (226/331)
The record is made up of 1 file (162 folios). It was created in 3 Jul 1934-29 Nov 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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CONFIDENTIAL .
No.51 (61/31)
PERSIAN GULF
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
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.
,
BAHRAIN,
Dated the 8th May 1948.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that the Shaikh of Abu
Dhabi has complained that a Saudi Arabian party has recently
penetrated Abu Dhabi territory as far east as Aqailah, which
is situated a few miles from the coast about 130 miles west
of Abu Dhabi (vide Hunter's map of Arabia and the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
),
in order to collect taxes from Murra and Manasir tribesmen,
and has asked that a protest be lodged. The presence of this
party is confirmed by one of the employees of Messrs. Petroleum
Development (
Trucial Coast
A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates.
) Limited, who met them in Abu Dhabi
territory and was told by them that they had come to collect
Ibn Baud's taxes from certain Murra tribesmen who had escaped
to that territory. He reports that the party was well equipped
with modern tents.
2. ^ The collection of taxes by Ibn Baud's men in Abu
Dhabi territory is no new matter and I enclose an extract from
a statement on this subject prepared in 1934.
3. There appears to be no doubt that Ibn Saud's party
has penetrated a long way beyond the furthest boundary claimed
by him and it is for consideration whether a protest should be
lodged. I have no strong views on the subject myself and it
may perhaps be advisable to refrain from making anything in the
nature of a formal protest until the Saudi Arabian boundary in
this area has been determined. I would suggest, however, that
His Majesty's Ambassador Jedda might, if he sees no objection,
enquire whether it is true that the Saudi Arabian party has
penetrated Abu Dhabi territory in order to collect taxes with
a view to showing that we are taking interest in the matter.
4. I am sending a copy of this despatch to His Majesty's
Ambassador Jedda.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
With great truth and respect
Your most obedient humble servant,
) ' ' ' , -
(SGD) W.R. HAY.
The Rt. Hon. Ernest Bevin, M.P.,
etc. etc. etc.
The Foreign Office,
White Hall,
London S.W.l
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The file contains correspondence relating to the definition of tribal territories and boundaries in the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. (United Arab Emirates). The correspondence is principally between 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 and Political Officer in Sharjah, the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain, 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. at Bushire (Bahrain from 1946), the Foreign Office, and a number of rulers and representatives of the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. shaikhdoms.
Matters covered by the file include:
- the dispute over the border between Abu Dhabi and Dubai;
- the influence of Saudi Arabia, including the collection of taxes in the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. by Saudi agents;
- claims of sovereignty over the islands and mainland territories of the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. by its rulers;
- the presence of Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) workers in Abu Dhabi territory;
- the camel routes between Buraimi, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar, including a sketch map (folio 153).
- Extent and format
- 1 file (162 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged chronologically.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 165; 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 also present in parallel between ff 3-163; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
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- IOR/R/15/4/3
- Title
- 'File 0255 Boundaries'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r, 2r:6v, 8r:15v, 20r:39v, 42r:42v, 46r:56v, 58r:59v, 62r:84v, 86r:87v, 89r:100v, 103r:106v, 108r:127v, 129r:152v, 153v, 155r:164v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence