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File 345/1908 Pt 1 'Mohammerah: situation. British assurances to Sheikh.' [78r] (160/416)
The record is made up of 1 volume (203 folios). It was created in 1904-1910. 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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[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty’s ]
PERSIA.
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No. 1.
Sir G. Barclay to Sir Edward Grey.—(Received August 30.)
(No. 147.)
Sir, Gulahek, July 27, 1909.
I HAVE the honour to transmit to you herewith copy of a despatch which I
have received from His Majesty’s consul-general at Bushire reporting the assurances
^ given by him to the sheikh of Mohammerah in the form authorised by you in your
' 2 ^°*) / telegram No. 164 of the 17th April last.
It will be noticed that the sheikh is not yet entirely satisfied. He asks that our
assurances may be extended to his own successive male descendants, and that it should
be stated that these assurances should hold good for 100, or better, 150 years. The
sheikh apparently does not expect an answer to his request until Major Cox has talked
the matter over with me. I had expected Major Cox to visit Tehran on his way home
to England, but he has been unexpectedly delayed at his post. I gather that he has
to be in England by a certain date, and he therefore now wishes to proceed home direct.
In these circumstances he will not visit Tehran until October. Even if he had not
been delayed, this would probably have been the better course, as the state of the
southern roads may have improved by then.
I have, &c.
G. BARCLAY.
10
[August 30.]
Section 12.
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Inclosure 1 in No. 1.
Consul-General Cox to Sir G. Barclay.
(No. 55.)
Sir^ Bushire, June 12, 1909.
IN continuation of the correspondence on the subject of the assurances to be given
to the sheikh of Mohammerah, ending with your telegram No. 99 dated the 19th April,
1909, I have the honour to report that at my last visit to the sheikh on the 15th and
16th May, I discussed the question with him at length in the presence of Mr. McDouall,
and finding him, as the latter anticipated, still not fully satisfied with the deduction
that his successors would presumably be his offspring, I gave him the slightly extended
guarantee to cover his <c heirs and successors,” as authorised by His Majesty’s Govern
ment. In the endeavour to persuade him that he had now got all he could reasonably
want, I went through the record with him once more, reading him the various assurances
that had been hitherto given him, and at his desire addressed him a communication
epitomising the recent fragmentary negotiations and bringing the subject up to date in
a convenient form for his information. Of this letter I enclose a copy.
The penultimate paragraph was included in order to satisfy him that his final
representation was taken note of, but before parting with him it was agreed between
us that as I hoped very shortly to have the privilege of meeting your Excellency, it
would be better that I should discuss his affairs with you personally, and he consequently
does not expect an immediate reply to his last request.
I have, &c.
P. Z. COX, Major,
British Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
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His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General for Pars, fyc.
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Inclosure 2 in No. 1.
Consul McDouall to Consul-General Cox.
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(No. 54.)
V Sirj ; April 24, 1909.
’ YOURS of the 20th about assurances to the sheikh. I have told Haji Rais to tell
the sheikh the first part of the Foreign Office message, which is certainly an advance.
[2377 yy-12]
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The correspondence discusses the situation regarding British assurances to the Sheikh of Mohammerah. The volume includes a description of the Sheikh's perception that, despite his good behaviour towards the British he has not been afforded the support provided to other Arab sheikhs in the Gulf as in Kuwait or Bahrain. Letters include an account of the explanation given to the Sheikh of Mohammerah that Britain recognized Bahrain and Kuwait as independent, in de jure as well as de facto terms; in contrast the British recognized the Shah's sovereignty over Mohammerah.
The correspondence discusses the practicalities of a customs arrangement between the Shah and the Sheikh of Mohammerah mediated by the British. Letters consider the circumstances under which Britain could intervene militarily to protect its interests in the Karun Valley in the event of disorder arising following interference by the Shah.
The correspondence discusses the scope and form of words of the assurance to be given to the Sheikh of Mohammerah and his male descendants, in the event of disorder following from a change in the Persian regime, be it of a royalist, nationalist, or constitutional nature as well as disputes with Bakhtiari khans.
Correspondents include: Shaikh Khazal Khan, Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. -i-Afra, the Shaikh of Mohammerah; The Confidential Agent of the Shaikh of Mohammerah; Major Percy Zachariah Cox, Her Majesty's Consul at Bushire; Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; Acting Consul of Mohammerah.
Each part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, year the subject file was opened, subject heading, and list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
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- 1 volume (203 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume. The subject 345 (Mohammerah) consists of two volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/132-133. The volumes are divided into two parts, with each part comprising one volume.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 203; these numbers are written in pencil 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.The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the one leading flyleaf.
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