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File 1247/1912 Pt 2 'Anglo-Turkish Agreement. Acceptance by Sheikhs of Koweit and Mohammerah.' [‎12r] (19/166)

The record is made up of 82 folios. It was created in 11 Apr 1913-1 Oct 1913. It was written in English. 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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No
of 1913
British 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. and Consulate-General
Sir
In amplification of my telegram No.1223 dated 9th
July 1913, I have the honour to forward, for the in
formation of His Majesty’s Secretary of State for
India, a copy of the marginally cited communication
No.2102 dated 10th July 1913.} which I have addressed
to the Government of India, reporting my proceedings
at Mohammerah in seeking compliance on the part of the
Shaikhs of huwait and Mohammerah with our recommendatione
for their acceptance of the terms and results of the
Anglo-Turkish Convention, now on the point of completion.
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your most obedient servant
Lieut-Colonel
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.
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The Political Secretary
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. ,
London

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The correspondence discusses the Anglo-Turkish Agreement and the negotiations with the Shaikhs of Koweit [Kuwait] and Mohammera [Khorramshahr] in relation to the agreement.

The Turkish boundary with Koweit and the boundary with Persia at Mohammera are discussed in detail and a number of maps showing the proposed boundaries are included with the correspondence.

The principal correspondents are 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. (Percy Zachariah Cox), 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 Kuwait (Stuart George Knox, William Henry Irvine Shakespear), the Viceroy of India (Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst), the Secretary of State for India (Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe), and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir Edward Grey).

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82 folios
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Foliation: The foliation sequence for this description commences at f 3, and terminates at f 85, as part of a larger physical volume; 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.

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File 1247/1912 Pt 2 'Anglo-Turkish Agreement. Acceptance by Sheikhs of Koweit and Mohammerah.' [‎12r] (19/166), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/262/2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100026446593.0x00001d> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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