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File 2182/1913 Pt 3 'Persian Gulf Katr Treaty' [‎93r] (196/254)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (122 folios). It was created in 22 Jun 1913-11 Sep 1918. 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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No. Of.238 of 1914.
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British 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. and Consulate General,
BusMre, 15th September 1914*. - _ r ~—
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Major S. G. Knox, C.I.E.,
Offg. 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
The Hon’ble Lieutenant Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.B*,
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Foreign Secretary to the Government of India
in the Foreign and Political Department,Simla.
Sir,
The attitude of Bin Sand towards British authorities
and British interests as a result of his recent settlement
with the Turks is a subject of sufficient interest to make it
unnecessary for me to preface a report tnereon with any long
preamble setting forth the reasons that have induced me to
submit such a document.
2. I have recently requested the views of the political
Agents of Bahrain and Kuwait on this question ano. theL
reports have now reached me.
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. , Bahrain, expresses the opnion
that Bin Baud does not consider that the settlement he has
made with the Turks is due to our friendly representations.
The Amir, he thinks, prides himself on having skilfully
played the British off against Turkey and, hy causing Turkey
to imagine that he was considering the advisability of
applying for British protection and guidance, extracted
better terms than he would otherwise have obtained. The
i 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. adds that, if he has gauged correctly Bin
: Baud's attitude of mind, the latter will certainly not
himself beholden to us, nor that he has anything
from us. He proceeds "In matters concerning' our
s in A1 Hasa, Bin Baud will probably endeavour to
steer

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This volume contains part 3 of the subject 'Persia Gulf'. It concerns a treaty between Britain and El Katr (also spelled Katar in the file) [Qatar].

In a copy of a telegram to the Secretary of State for India, dated 13 August 1913, the Viceroy of India acknowledges the former's wish to negotiate a treaty as soon as Britain's convention with the Turkish government comes into force [the Anglo-Ottoman Convention of 1913, which was never ratified]. However, the Viceroy suggests that, following the recent death of Shaikh Jasim [Shaikh Jāsim bin Muḥammad Āl Thānī, Ruler of Qatar], any action should be deferred until his successor, Shaikh Abdullah [Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Jāsim Āl Thānī], has established himself as ruler.

The volume contains the following:

The volume features the following principal correspondents:

The part includes a divider that gives the subject and part number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in the part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

Extent and format
1 volume (122 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The subject 2182 (Persia Gulf) consists of 8 volumes: IOR/L/PS/10/384-391. The volumes are divided into 12 parts with part 1 comprising the first volume, part 2 comprising the second volume, part 3 comprising the third volume, parts 4-5 comprising the fourth volume, part 6 comprising the fifth volume, parts 7-8 comprising the sixth volume, parts 9-10 comprising the seventh volume, and parts 11-12 comprising the eighth volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 121; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at 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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