'File 3/1 I Seizure or Detention of Kuwait sailing craft by Persians' [244r] (492/504)
The record is made up of 1 volume (248 folios). It was created in 21 Dec 1932-21 Oct 1936. 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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Translation of a letter dated the 26th Rajah 1355’*
October 1936, received by Shahin
al-Ghanim from his son at Qusbah.
After compliments,
I have received your esteemed letter of the 1st
instant (Rajab) (17.9,36), been pleased t o hear that you are
well and understood everything you said therein.
Regarding the ‘’balam 1 ' , you mentioned Mulla Salihs
query about the case: As soon as I reached Qusbah the Rirectoi
of Customs imposed a fine of Krans. 1700/- on the "balam”, and
three months* imprisonment on the agent I brahim bin Jamma*.
¥e, however, did not accept his decision and approached the^.
Director of Mohammerah, who saw the papers of the ,, balam tt .
Having ascertained that they were registered both at Fao and
Qusba, he issued an order for the release of Ibrahim bin
Jamma* and blamed the 'Director of Qusba for his action. But
he said he was unable to release the "balam" except after
communicating with the authorities at Tehran, which he did.
He, however, said that if we required the "balam" we could
have it on the payment of Krans.3280/- until pardon was
received from Tehran, when our money will be refunded to us.
Otherwise the "balam* would remain in detention until a
result was heard from Tehran. We chose the latter.
We asked for a certificate from the Rao Customs,
but they said that they neither register nor tax small boats
whose capacity is below ten tons.
As for Port and Customs papers, I myself saw them
with the Director of Mohammera#. 1 also saw the Quabah
permit there. I am awaiting your eply reply. In the meantime
you may inform Mulla Salih of the situation, and ask his
opinion whether communication s hould start at once or after
a reply is received from Tehran. His opinion will give
satisfaction.
Usual ending.
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This file relates to several cases of Kuwaiti sailing boats being seized or detained by the Persian authorities. The file consists mostly of 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. , Kuwait, and various British diplomatic officials. Most of the correspondence concerns the circumstances of the seizures and the nationalities of the crew members.
One particular case relates to a Kuwaiti dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. that was destined for Fao [Al Fāw] with a cargo of sugar and groceries, and was reportedly seized in the Shatt al Arab by Persian customs. The correspondence regarding this incident, which took place on 6 December 1932, is concerned with confirming the nationalities of the dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. 's crew members and whether or not the dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. was seized in Persian or Iraqi waters. Another case involves the abduction of two Persian customs guards, who were taken by force to Kuwait on a Persian dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. carrying contraband sugar.
The principal correspondents in the file are the following:
- 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. , Kuwait;
- 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;
- 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. , Bushire;
- British Minister, Tehran;
- British Consul, Mohammerah [Khorramshahr];
- British Vice-Consul, Mohammerah;
- British Consul for Khuzistan, Ahwaz;
- HM Ambassador, Baghdad;
- Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs;
- British Legation, Tehran;
- Ruler of Kuwait, Shaikh Ahmad al-Jabir as-Sabah [Shaikh Aḥmad al-Jābir Āl Ṣabāḥ].
The file includes a circular letter, distributed by 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. , Kuwait, 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. and to the other Political Agents in the Gulf, which requests certain details (such as date, place, name and nationality of vessel) in all reports regarding seizures of dhows, in order to assist 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 his communications with the Persian Government.
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- 1 volume (248 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
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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 250; 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. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 3-248 and ff 6-247; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- 'File 3/1 I Seizure or Detention of Kuwait sailing craft by Persians'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:10v, 12r:46v, 48r:52v, 54r:76v, 81r:89v, 91r:133v, 135r:136v, 140r:154v, 156r:157v, 159r:160v, 162r:173v, 175r:199v, 201r:208v, 210r:217v, 219r:236v, 238r:242v, 244r:244v, 246r:249v, back-i
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