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Concessions in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kuwait, &c: correspondence, 1932-Jul 1933 (Colonial Office Secret Print, Middle East No.49) [7v] (16/284)
The record is made up of 1 file (140 folios). It was created in 1932-Jul 1933. 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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XIV
Serial No., From or to Whom,
Despatch No., &c., and Date,
Subject and Page No.
1932
128 To Foreign Office February 4th
129
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.
February 5th
130
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.
February 8th
131 Foreign Office ... February 11th
132 Foreign Office ... February 15th
Transmits copy of No. 127. Considers that necessary
overtures to Ibn Saud should be made through His
Majesty's Minister at Jedda and not through His
Majesty's Representative in
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Transmits, with observations, copy of _ telegram to
Government of India stating that American Embassy
are pressing right of United States interests to
participate in concessions in Kuwait on an equality
with British interests, and appear to have been con
vinced by the Eastern and General Syndicate that the
Shaikh is willing to grant iSyndicate concession foi
transfer to American interests if British Government
will agree to omission of British control clause. Com
ments and requests views thereon
Transmits copy of telegram from
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.
commenting on enclosure in No. 129, and suggests
that
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.
should inform the Shaikh
that His Majesty's Government would be glad to
know whether or not he is prepared to grant con
cessions to companies controlled by foreign interests
Transmits, with reference to No. 128, copies of a tele
gram to His Majesty's Charge d'Affaires, Jedda, and
of a letter to the Anglo-Persian Oil Company
Transmits copy of a telegram from His Majesty's Charge
d'Affaires, Jedda, stating that an oral application
has been made
105
106
107
108
109
133 Foreign Office ... February i8th Transmits, with reference to No. 132, a further tele
gram from His Majesty's Charge d'Affaires, Jedda,
stating that Ibn Saud will not authorize reconnais
sance in neutral zone without previous agreement
between himself and Shaikh of Kuwait, nor in Hasa
without previous establishment of conditions between
himself or his representative and representatives of
Company; gathers that he would he ready to discuss
also terms of oil concessions in Hasa, but Fuad can
give no indication as to place or time of meeting ... jqq
134 Foreign Office ... February 25th Transmits copy of a letter to the Anglo-Persian Oil
Company conveying gist of the enclosure in No. 133 110
1,35
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.
... February 27t)h Transmits, with reference to No. 129, copy of a tele
gram from Government of India and states reasons
why omission of the British control clause is agreed
to. Considers it might be a mistake of tactics to
attempt to raise nationality bar question over Kuwait
Agreement. Suggests it might be represented to the
American Ambassador that chief concern is not so
much with questions of nationality, as to secure the
best terms for Shaikh of Kuwait and other Arab
rulers of the Gulf ... ... ... ... ... m
jf36 Foreign Office ... April 1st Transmits copy of a letter to His Majesty's Representa
tive, Washington, enclosing copy of note from United
States Embassy regarding their interest in Kuwait
Oil Concession ... ... ... ... ... ... 112
137 Foreign Office ... April 13th Transmits copy of communication to United States
Charge d'Affaires expressing views with regard to
the " Nationality clause," agreeing so far as His
Majesty's Government are concerned to its omission
from concession, and stating that Eastern and
General Syndicate application will receive considera
tion with others ... ... ... ... ... 114
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This file contains copies correspondence regarding the granting of oil concessions in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The correspondence is a mixture of internal correspondence between British officials (from the 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. , Colonial Office, Foreign Office and the Petroleum Department) and correspondence between British officials and Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the ruler of Bahrain and representatives from the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited, the Eastern and General Syndicate Limited and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.
The file is divided up as follows:
Bahrein [Bahrain]
1. Indenture between Shaikh of Bahrein and the Eastern and General Syndicate, Limited, dated 12th June, 1930. Conditions governing assignment of Concession to Bahrein Petroleum Company.
2. Eastern and General Syndicate's application for a further Concession in Bahrein.
3. Landing Grounds and Seaplane Station.
4. Areas covered by Prospecting Licence granted to Bahrein Petroleum Company on 28th November, 1931.
5. Employment of British Subjects by the Bahrein Petroleum Company.
6. Extension of Prospecting Licence granted to Bahrein Petroleum Company on 28th November, 1931.
7. Chief Local Representative of the Bahrein Petroleum Company
Kuwait
1. Applications of the Eastern and General Syndicate, Limited, and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company for an Oil Concession.
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- 1 file (140 folios)
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The file is divided up into two thematic sections. The correspondence within these sections is arranged chronologically. A table of contents is contained on folios 2-13
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Condition: A printed pamphlet with bound pages.
Foliation: the foliation sequence is written in pencil, circled, and is 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.
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