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'File 17/28 Government Motor Vehicles for Agency' [111r] (220/255)
The record is made up of 1 file (126 folios). It was created in 28 Sep 1946-8 Nov 1950. 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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LLOYD’S
DUPLICATE
The Floating Policies referred to
in this Certificate are duly stamped
in compliance with British Revenue
Law.
Lloyd’s Agent a t RAHRBlTM
U authorised to adjust and tattle on behalf of th«
Underwriters, and to purchase on behalf of the
Corporation of Lloyd's, In accordance with the
Standing Regulations for the Settlement of Claimi
Abroad, any claim which may arise on this Certificate.
C 47/ 354413
i,55 |0 Crrthir that there has been deposited with the Committee of Lloyd’s an Open
Cover effected by Messrs. Glanvill, Enthoven & Co., Ltd., of Lloyd’s, acting on behalf of Messrs. Rootes, Ltd. with
Underwriters at Lloyd’s, dated the Twenty-ninth day of October, 1947, by which they undertake to issue to Afessrs.
Glanvill, Enthoven & Co., Ltd., duly stamped Floating Policies of Marine Insurance at Lloyd’s to cover, up to £60,000
in all by any one steamer Motor Cars andjor Parts andjor Accessories including Radio Sets andlor similar interest or held covered
(new andjor used, packed andjor unpacked), to be shipped on or before the Thirty-first day of December, 1948, from any
port ot- ports, place or places in the Interior of United Kingdom to any port or ports, place or places in the World
andjor vice versa, via any routes, including transhipments, other voyages held covered ; and that Messrs. Rootes, Ltd., are
eutitiea. oo declare against the said Open Cover the shipments attaching’ thereto.
£ 155 _o.
tj.
Stg.
We hereby declare for Insurance under the said
&
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C° ver &£&£ HUHlyttED O^T'
Pounds sterling on interest as specified hereon so jj
valued per oy ggftSWSBORY * .jfe *
at and from DOM li
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to _ hM
subject to the terns of the Standard Form of Lloyd's
Marine Policy and to the special conditions stated
below and on the back hereof.
I his Certificate not valid unless the Declaration be signed by
Messrs. ROOTES, LTD.
eh* c«mncwi*«
Dated at Lloyd’s, London, 3rd November, 1947.
LNTEIiEST, MARES AND NUMBERS
OEE PACKED HUMBER SUPER SKIPS SALOON
CHASSIS MO. •?;1U577.
P.OOTES
H.B.iU POLITICAL AG£57
BAHREIN
8730377
Signed..
Dated at Lon<ion,
EXPORT DIVISION,
IQTfi FEBRyART,
194
8 .
To pay average irrespective of percentage.
Against all and every risk of loss and/or damage whatsoever irrespective of percentage. Including assured’s liability under Jason Clause if in Bill of Lsiding.
Used CarsIncluding, if so declared hereon, the risks of scratching, denting and claims for repainting subject to production of a certificate of soundness or a
report describing any blemishes, etc., at time of shipment.
Duty held covered on cargo terms.
Warranted under deck, for shipment purposes, but if on deck held covered, including jettison and washing overboard.
It is understood and agreed that in the event of Bills of Lading for unpacked cars being endorsed “ insufficiently protected," such endorsement not to prejudice
insurance in any way.
Applying to Australian Shipments—1. Agreed no survey required for any one claim amounting to £5 or less, consignees’ certificate to be deemed sufficient proof
of loss.
2. A period of 30 days after receipt allowed for inspection of damage. . -
in case of Goods arrivina damaged immediate notice must be given to the Lloyd's Agent authorised to settle claims under this Certificate in order that he may survey them
Brokers: Messrs. Glanvill, Enthoven & Co., Ltd.,
144, Leadenhall Street. London, X.C.3. 5073
Printed at Lloyd 1 *, London, England.
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This file documents the purchase and supply of two official vehicles for the Bahrain Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. : a Humber Super Snipe Saloon and an Austin Sixteen Shooting Brake. Near the beginning of the file 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. states a preference for Humber models as the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. 's official cars (specifically a Super Snipe Saloon and a Super Snipe Station Wagon), since the Government of Bahrain already possesses several of these vehicles, and therefore servicing facilities would be available. The file largely consists of 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. 's correspondence with a number of car distributors and agents, both in Bahrain and in Britain, regarding the purchase and shipment of the Humber and Austin vehicles. Also discussed is 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. 's request for two pick-up trucks for the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. on the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. (no purchases of such vehicles are documented in this file).
Correspondents include the following: 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 Secretary to 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. ; Rootes Limited (car manufacturers and distributors, London); A A Zayani and Sons (general merchants and commission agents, Bahrain); the Commonwealth Relations Office, Whitehall, London.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (126 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume. Circled serial numbers (red for received correspondence; blue/black for issued correspondence) refer to entries in the notes at the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 128; 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 3-38; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/2/1629
- Title
- 'File 17/28 Government Motor Vehicles for Agency'
- Pages
- 69r:69v, 111r:111v
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- Lloyd's of London
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