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'File 37/2 (12/9 A) Duke of Gloucester's visit and presentation of Italian guns to Shaikh of Bahrain' [‎28r] (55/236)

The record is made up of 1 file (116 folios). It was created in 7 Jun 1942-26 Nov 1943. 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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The political .Agent,
Memorandum y/"
Reference your telegram No.411 dated 9th June 1942*
Commanding Royal Air Force Sharjah about the visit of His Royal
Highness the Duke and made the necessary arrangements to present
the Shaikh of Sharjah to His Royal Hingness.
Shaikh of Sharjah, accompanied by his brothers, Majid, Humaid
and Hashid, his sons Saqr and Khalid and two -Secretaries, r Abdulla
bin Paris and Ibrahim al Madfa* came to the Fort and waited in
the lounge where they were served with refreshments. Itfhen the
aircraft was sighted we all went out to the landmng ground and
stood at. a distnace of 10 yards from the aircraft. The Shaikh*s
guards, who were made to put on more decent clothes, were made
to stand in a line about 20 yards behind us. As His Royal High
ness came out of the aircraft he was met by the Officer Command
ing Royal Air Force Sharjah v/ho introduced me to him and in turn
I presented the Shaikh and his party to His Royal Highnes. As the
Duke came out of the aircraft, all the guards fired one shot each
and the Shaikh^ battery fired a salute of 15 guns (usually the
Shaikhs fire two or three guns when they are visited by a Shaikh)
in honour of His Royal Highness. The Shaikh also displayed his
flag on his palace. The Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. flag was also flawn.
4. The Duke was then taken round by the Officer Commanding
to inspect the Camp and then to the OfficerJh Mess for a light
meal. While they were doing this I took back the Shaikh and his
party x-o the lounge and looked after theme Few minutes before
the departure of the aircraft all of us come out again and stood
near the aircraft. Mien the Duke arrived the Shaikh said to His
Royal Highness that he was very much honoured by the Duke’s visit
In accordance with your orders I consulted the Officer
Half aii hour before the arrival of the aircraft, the

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The file contains correspondence between 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 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. , the Adviser to the Government at Bahrain regarding Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester's visit to Sharjah and Bahrain.

The file contains lists of invitees to formal parties in honour of the Duke, and arrangements for his meeting with Gulf Rulers. The main subject of the file is the Duke of Gloucester's visit to the Ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh Salmān bin Ḥamad Āl Khalīfah, whom he presented with two Italian 105 mm guns with 1,000 rounds of ammunition. The Duke was presented with a sword of historical value from the Ruler; the history of this sword is on folios 102-103.

There is also correspondence with Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited (BAPCO) representatives, regarding the shipping of guns from Suez.

The file contains correspondence, in Arabic with English translation, with the Ruler of Bahrain.

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1 file (116 folios)
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The papers in the file are arranged chronologically. There are file notes at the end, on folios 113-117. The notes are arranged chronologically and refer to some of the documents within the file.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 118; 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 2-110; these numbers are also written in crayon and pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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