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'File 36/45 Applications for Assistance to Export Machinery & Cars from U.S.A. & U.K.' [‎8r] (15/566)

The record is made up of 1 file (285 folios). It was created in 2 Sep 1943-24 Jan 1945. 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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Cable Address:-
‘ MODERNSTUDIO”
BAHRAIN
*
THE MODERN ART STUDIO
Distributor of Westinghouse Products
N. MURAD
BAHRAIN, Bahrain Islands
Persian Qulf
Code*:*
A. B. C. 5th EDITION
AND
BENTLEY’S
*
September 27th 1943.
\
Details in regard to goods essentially required from United
Kingdom, United States of America or Canada by Arab States in the
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
(1) Name of would be importers:-' THE MODERN ART STUDIO, N. MURAD,
BAHRAIN.
(II)Name and Address of Agent )._
or Manufacturer in the ) *
exporting country from whom)
he wishes to obtain supply.)
(iii) Pull description of the)
goods required. )
(iv) Approximate weight in long )
tons of 2240 Dbs of the )
goods required;(N.B.)Weight )
is essential in order to )
arrange shipping programmes.)
(v) Exact use or purpose contempt
lated for the goods to be )
imported • )
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL
COMPANY.
40 Wall Street, NEW-YORK, U # S # A.
4 Refrigerators with 4 Transformers,
8 Table Pans, 150 Dozen Flash-light
cells, 950 Electric Bulbs(Lamps).
- f Tons (of 1680 Lbs).
For the use of Three Forces
i.e. Army, Navy and Airforce,
The Oil Company- their personnel,
and the Hospitals.
(vi) Special reason justifying:- ^ J n
(a) supply of goods wanted.— Our stock Is entirely depleted and
we are unable to meet the very
existing great demand for them.
(b) their Import from the ):- Because we are the Sole Agents
country suggested rather ) for this Firm, and in terms of
than from any other country) our agreements with them, we can
not import any competitve products.
(vii) Description of the urgency )These articles were ordered in
with which the goods are ) October 1942. and are confirmed by
required, and the latest ) the shippers. The 8 Table Fans and
date which will be suitable.) the 950 Bulbs mentioned above are
ready for shipments. The shippers
in their cable of the 22nd instant
requesting Import Licence Number.
Therefore the goods are required
very urgently and ^t the latest-
possible date.
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This file contains applications for import/export licenses and shipping space that were sent to the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain by a number of merchants active in the country. The applications relate to machinery and car parts from various suppliers in the United Kingdom and the United States.

The file also contains related correspondence between the External Affairs of the Government of India, the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and the Government of Bahrain Customs Department.

The file contains one letter in Arabic sent from the ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh Salmān bin Ḥamad Āl Khalīfah to the Bahraini merchant, Khalil Ebrahim Kanoo (folio 58).

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1 file (285 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of 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 285; 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 2-262; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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'File 36/45 Applications for Assistance to Export Machinery & Cars from U.S.A. & U.K.' [‎8r] (15/566), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/2/1790, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100030271197.0x000010> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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