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‘File 29/21 i FOOD SUPPLIES (RICE)’ [143r] (285/426)
The record is made up of 1 file (213 folios). It was created in 27 Jan 1943-10 Jun 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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35.
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Gray Llackenzie are unable to accept responsibility
for quality of rice tendered but with M.E.3.C. would take all
possible steps to protect buyers’ interests.
6. I.B.I. should be asked to arrange finance for payment
of cost to Iranian Government ( 3 groups omitted ) countersigned
by Lynch,Tehran as representative of Gray Mackenzie.
7« M.E.S.C* Tehran should telegraph earliest possible
prices of different qualities free on rail Tehran including cost
of bags and rate of rail freight Tehran / Khorramshahr together
with confirmation on points raised in 3rd paragraph of your
telegram No. 496._—^
8. Steamer.
From Khorramshahr to Kuwait Bahrain
Rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
12/8
Dubai Muscat
Rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
27 both per ton of 1000 kilogrammes but
understand Kuwait might receive their requirements at Khorramshahr
in Shaikh’s dhows.
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9. Insurance with above-mentioned Khorramshahr to Gulf
Ports is i# and Gray Mackenzie have asked ? London to quote rate
'for fullest cover Tehran / Khorramshahr.
10. Recommend Brown remain Tehran meantime.
R.M.
I.a. 207,
B ?Jr in R S P V ^
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The file contains letters and telegrams about the efforts made to obtain supplies of rice for consumption in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. shaikhdoms, particularly Bahrain and Dubai. British officials in the Middle East and Bahrain Government officials discuss the procurement of rice surpluses from Iraq and Persia (Iran) and also mention wheat supplies from Australia and the United States. Rice was one of several essential food commodities in acute short supply in India and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. countries during the Second World War (1939-1945) and subject to Government of India quota arrangements and other export and import controls.
The main correspondents are 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. , Bahrain; the Political Officer for the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. , Sharjah; 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. , Bushire; the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain and Middle East Supply Centre representatives in Baghdad, Cairo and Tehran.
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- 1 file (213 folios)
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Files papers are arranged more or less chronologically.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1; and terminates at the back with 213; 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 2-90 and ff 169-199; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
Pagination: the index section (ff 200-212) has been paginated using pencil; these numbers are located in the top outermost corners of each page.
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- IOR/R/15/2/777
- Title
- ‘File 29/21 i FOOD SUPPLIES (RICE)’
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:4v, 6r:13v, 15r:16v, 18r:30v, 32r:39v, 41r:55v, 57r:64v, 66r:87v, 89r:99v, 101r:101v, 103r:117v, 119r:123v, 126r:131v, 133r:151v, 153r:157v, 161r:187v, 189r:189v, 191r:191v, 193r:194v, 196r:212v, 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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