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'File 3/5 Persian Territorial waters – Limits for' [22r] (43/52)
The record is made up of 1 file (24 folios). It was created in 10 Jan 1934-23 Jul 1942. 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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CONFWFNTIA 1
Kuwait
No gif Dated )y
British Legation,
T2HEO.
19th May, 1942.
To
Gons ul-General,
BUS HI KB.
Malays0/42 of the 19th May 1942.
Sir,
Z 5
Hth reference to ay telegram Ho. 75 to Bahrain
dated the 13th April, regarding the use of H.M. ships
in the suppression of the Gulf arms traffic, I have
the honour to transmit to you herewith a copy of a
memorandum from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
reouesting that H.M. ships should lend their assistance
to the Persian authorities in case of need. A copy of
my reply is also enclosed.
I should he glad if you would help the Persian
authorities as far as you reasonably can in their
efforts to prevent this traffic. I note from your
despatch No.404 of the 25th March to the Political
Resident
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, that your fbree is being
strengthened and that this is expected to deter the
smugglers.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Tour obedient servant,
Sgd. R.W.Bullard.
To
The Senior Naval Officer,
PERSIAN GULF
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
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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.
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Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
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the 2nd
June,
1942.
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This file concerns a recent claim, made by the Persian Minister for Foreign Affairs to HM Chargé d’Affaires to Persia [temporarily held by Victor Alexander Louis Mallet], to a ten mile limit for Persian territorial waters. It contains copies of correspondence between the Foreign Office, 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. , and the Admiralty, regarding whether or not Britain should give a formal response to what is referred to as being an informal claim made by the Persian Minister for Foreign Affairs. The issue is discussed with reference to recent incidents involving Arab dhows in the Gulf.
James Sidney Barnes, writing on behalf of the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty [as Principal Assistant Secretary], advises that there should be no formal repudiation and that British officials should avoid any action that might in any way compromise the views of His Majesty's Government on territorial waters.
In addition, the file includes a copy of instructions, produced by the Foreign Office and relayed by the British Legation, Tehran, regarding the attitude that should be taken in the event of the arrest of a British subject by the Persian authorities at the outer anchorage at Bushire.
The file concludes with copies of correspondence regarding instructions for searching Persian dhows that are suspected of arms trafficking. Other correspondents in the file include the British Minister, Tehran, and the Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
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- 1 file (24 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- 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 26; 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 3-24; these numbers are written in pencil, and are not circled. A previous foliation sequence between ff 22-24, which was written in pencil and not circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- IOR/R/15/5/175
- Title
- 'File 3/5 Persian Territorial waters – Limits for'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:25v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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