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Register of legal documents [‎77r] (158/406)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (198 folios). It was created in 11 Jan 1950-31 Dec 1950. 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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POWER OF ATTORWiry
KNOW ALL MEN BT THESE PRESENTSt That CALTEX (tJ.R.)
lr ' : " 3D ’ “ e ™ pan3r *' ly existing under the lave of
the United Kingdom, and having office at 551 Fifth Avenue,
New Tork City, New York, U^d States of America, hereby con-
stltutes and appoints
RUSSELL MERTON BROWN
residing in Bahrein, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , as a true and lawful agent and
attorney in the Sheikhdom of Bahrein for and in its name, place
and stead, there to do the following acts arvi things respecting
merchandise and goods by the grantor named above imported into or
exported from said Sheikhdcm, and respecting vessels engaged in the
transportation of goods and merchaniise Imported or exported by
the grantor when said vessels shall call at said SheikMom, to
wit*
To make, indorse, sign, declare, or swear to any entry,
withdrawal, declaration, bill of lading A document confirming the goods which a ship has received. , export declaration, oerw
tlfioate of origin, consular invoice or other document or instru
ment required by law or regulation in connection with the importa
tion, exportation, or transportation of ajJLrchandlse shipped
by or to, or consigned by or to, said ^Jftor, to perform any
condition or act that may bs rsquirmy la w or regulation in
connection with said merchandise,^ receive any goods deliverable
to said grantor;
To sign and deliver for and as the aot of said grantor
any bond required by lav or regulation in connection with the
entry or withdrawal of imported merchandise or merchandise ex
ported with or without benefit of drawback, or in connection with
the entry, clearance, lading, unlading, navigating, or documenta
tion of any vessel engaged in the transportation of goods and mer
chandise Imported or exported by the grantor, and any and all

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The volume is a register of legal documents, deposited at the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Bahrain. Most of the documents are certified copies of the originals. Many of the documents have been stamped as 'cancelled'. Many of the agreements and resolutions involve oil companies, including the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), Petroleum Concessions Ltd, California Texas Oil Company (Caltex), and the Texas Company (China) Ltd.

The types of document include:

  • tenancy and lease agreements;
  • powers of attorney;
  • corporate resolutions;
  • partnership agreements;
  • certificates of delivery;
  • certification of notary publics.

The last 82 folios are blank.

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1 volume (198 folios)
Arrangement

The volume is arranged chronologically from the front of the file to the back.

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 201; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

Pagination: the file has been paginated using a combination of black ink, blue crayon, and pencil.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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