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File 2182/1913 Pt 4 'Persian Gulf: Policy towards Bin Saud (Capt. Shakespear's Mission)' [‎58r] (112/426)

The record is made up of 1 item (211 folios). It was created in 22 Sep 1914-17 Jan 1916. 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. 282-W., dated Delhi, the ISth February 1915.
Endorsed by Foreign and Vohtical Department.
A copy of the undermentioned papers is forwarded to the Army Depart
ment for information in continuation of the endorsement from the Foreign
and Political Department, No. 194-W., dated the 1st February 1915.
Letter 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. , dated the 18th January 1915, and
enclosures.
Letter 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. , dated the 19th January 1915,
and enclosure.
Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel S. G. Knox, C.I.E., Officer on Special Duty in the
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , No. Cf.-35, dated the 23rd January 1915, and enclosure.
Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel S. G. Knox, C.I.E., Officer on Special Duty in the
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , No. Cf.-37, dated the 24ith January 1915.
Telegram from His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India, dated the 1st February 1915.
Telegram 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. D. S.-156, dated the 6th
February 19.5.
/
No. C.-2, dated Koweit, the 22nd January 1915.
From—Lieutenant-Colonel W. G. Grey, I.A., 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. , Koweit,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
I have the honour to forward herewith a copy of letter No. C.-l, dated
22nd January 1915, which I have addressed 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. C.-l, dated Koweit, the 22nd January 1915.
From—The Hon’ble Lieutenant-Colonel W. G. Grey, I.A., 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. , Koweit,
To—Lieutenant Colonel Sir P. Z. Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., 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. , Basrah.
With reference to your telegram to the Government of India in the
Foreign Department, No. 46-B, dated 13th instant, I have the honour to report
the departure of Sayyid Talib to Bombay by the S. S. “ Baroda” on the 20th
idem.
2. I provided him with one first class, two second class and one third class
ticket at a cost of Rs. 504. He was not supplied by me with any additional
funds, and himself defrayed the passage of certain additional domestic servants
and six horses which also accompanied him.
3, I handed to Sayyid Talib a note of identification and a letter introduc
ing him to the Political Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. .
4. Copies of this letter are being sent to Bushire and to the Government
of India in the Foreign Department.
3.
Telegram No. 284-W., dated the 14th February 1915.
[i Ihdia, FoRE^n Secret
No 31 .0, dated
10 MARiSIS
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi,
To—The Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. , Political Department, Bombay.
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284-W. Reference my telegram D. S.-74, January 21st. Rs. 504 advanced
to Sayyid Talib by 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. , Koweit, should be deducted from first
instalment of Sayyid Talib’s allowance and credited to 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. , Koweit.

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Part 4 primarily concerns British policy towards Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd], following the outbreak of the First World War. It includes the following:

  • discussion regarding Bin Saud's relations with the Ottoman government, and the need for the British to secure Bin Saud's goodwill, especially in the event of the Ottoman government entering the war on the German side;
  • details of Captain William Henry Irvine Shakespear's mission (as a political officer on special duty) to meet with Bin Saud, with the aim of ensuring that, in the event of hostilities between Britain and the Ottomans, no assistance is offered to the latter by Bin Saud;
  • translated copies of letters from Shaikh Mubarak [Shaikh Mubarak bin Ṣabāḥ Āl Ṣabāḥ], Ruler of Kuwait, to Bin Saud, urging the latter to side with the British Government;
  • details of a proposed preliminary treaty between the British and Bin Saud;
  • reports of Captain Shakespear's death;
  • reports on Bin Saud's military engagements against Bin Rashid [Saʿūd bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Rashīd];
  • a copy of a draft of a preliminary treaty between the British government and Bin Saud;
  • details of proposed gifts from the British to Bin Saud of arms and ammunition captured from the Ottomans, plus a £20,000 loan.

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