'File 6/2 III Recruits for the Bahrain State Police and Supply of Clothing to them' [‎72r] (143/494)

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The file contains correspondence between:

• the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ;
• the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain;
• the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (usually Charles Dalrymple Belgrave);
• the Commandant of the Bahrain State Police;
• 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. in Muscat;
• Government of India (Foreign and Political Department; District Inspector General of Police for Sind; Kirkee Arsenal; Army Headquarters; Defence Department; and Accountant General, Central Revenues);
• Officer Commanding the 10th Baluch Regiment;
• some former employees of the Bahrain State Police.

The papers concern the employment of men for the Bahrain State Police. Numerous matters are covered by the file, including:

• the deputation of a Lathi [baton] Drill Instructor from India;
• the proposal for 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. to visit the police force informally once a fortnight;
• the death of Superintendent of Armed Police, Hajji Salman;
• the recruitment from India of a music instructor for the Bahrain State Police band;
• the proposal to send Abdul Karim Sulman to India for training in criminal investigation;
• a petition from a former employee for the return of money owed;
• administrative matters relating to recruitment, pay and conditions, leave, and arrangements for passage to and from Bahrain;
• the proposal to send employees of the force to India for training.

The papers include receipts, bills, contracts, and ration vouchers.

Folios 225-247 are internal office notes.

Extent and format

1 file (246 folios)

Arrangement

The file is arranged chronologically 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 last folio with 247; 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. Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 2-213 and ff 225-247; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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