File 759/1912 'Henjam Coal Depot: Persian Customs' [‎107r] (218/434)

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From— CAPTAIN L. BirdwOOD, First Assistant 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. , (in the absence of the Resident).
To—The For^i^n Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and
Political Department, Simla.
I have the honour to forward, for the information of the Government of
India, a copy of the correspondence, noted in the attached list, concluding with
letter No. 16-C., dated March 10th, 1914, received from His Majesty’s Consul
at Bandar Abbas, in regard to the desire of the Belgian Director of Customs at
that port to erect Customs premises on the island of Henjam, and in this con- 1 \ .<* . \
nection to invite a reference to Sir Percy Cox’s letter No. 1686, dated June 28th,
1911.
2. Major Knox is at present away on tour but as the question is one in
regard to which he may wish to address Government by telegraph, I have
ventured to forward the correspondence in order that it may be available for ready
reference.
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List of enclosures.
( 1 ) From His Majesty’s Consul, Bandar Abbas, 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. , No. 2, dated 3 rd January 1914 . •
( 2 ) From 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. , to His Majesty’s Consul,
Bandar Abbas, No. 38 , dated 10 th January 1914 .
^ 3 ) From His Majesty’s Consul, Bandar Abbas, 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. , No. 26 , dated 15 th January 1914 .
U ) His Majesty’s Consul, Bandar Abbas, 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, No. 47 , dated 20 th January 1914 , with enclosure.
ic) From His Majesty's Consul, Bandar Abbas, 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. , No. 173 , dated 5 th March 1914 .
( 6 ) From His Majesty’s Consul, Bandar Abbas 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. , No. 15 -C, dated 5 th March 1914 .
{ 7 ) From His Majesty’s Consul, Bandar Abbas, 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. , No. 16 -C., dated 10 th March 1914 -
Telegram No. 2 , dated (and received) 3 rd January 1914 .
From —His Majesty’s Consul, Bandar Abbas,
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. .
Navigation Company s steamer iru j- admit Customs dues.
fwouldsuggesrtTarheshould^einforined that he can expect no support what-
soever from us in the matter.
Telegram No. 38 , dated 10 th January 1914 *
From— 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. ,
To His Majesty’s Consul, Bandar Abbas.
Your telegram No. 2 of 3rd January.
Please report how question of duty payable by Sha f
has arisen and whether it relates to Customs House at Bandar Abbas
Henjam.
If matter is urgent please wire outline of facts.
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