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File 451/1913 Pt 1 'Oil: Deposits in Koweit, Bahrein, Farsan Isles, Syria' [117r] (77/214)
The record is made up of 1 item (107 folios). It was created in 1912-1914. 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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From Viceroy, 27th December 1913.
Foreign Secret. My telegram of 31st October and papers forwarded
with weekly letter No. 47 M., 20th November. Oil in Koweit. Following
telegram has been received from Lorimer, dated 19th December:—
“ Commission think Bahrein oil deposits may turn out well, and Admiral
Slade suggests arrangement similar to that at Koweit ; see
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.
telegram 1815, 29th October. As it is desirable to exclude not only
foreigners but also unsuitable British subjects from concession, Bahrein
exclusive agreement 1892 will evidently require to be supplemented by
arrangement which might be in same terms as that at Koweit. Shall I take
necessary steps causing Sheikh to be assured as suggested by Admiral,
that Government will see that he is fairly treated in the matter of
royalties ? ”
If you see no objection we propose to authorise Resident to obtain
undertaking suggested from Sheikh Said of Bahrein and to give proposed
assurance regarding royalties.
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Correspondence between British officials concerning the possibility of discovering oil deposits in Koweit [Kuwait] and Bahrein [Bahrain], with some reference also made to the potential for deposits to be found in Syria and the Farsan Isles [Farasan Islands].
The principal correspondents are officials at the 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. , the Foreign Office and the Government of India.
The file also contains translated copies of correspondence between the ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh ‘Īsá bin ‘Alī Āl Khalīfah, and Major Arthur Prescott Trevor, 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. in Bahrain regarding his acquiescence in the granting of concessions for oil exploration.
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- File 451/1913 Pt 1 'Oil: Deposits in Koweit, Bahrein, Farsan Isles, Syria'
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- 79r:105v, 108r:148v, 151r:174v, 175ar:175av, 175r:184v
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