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Concessions in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kuwait, &c: correspondence, 1932-Jul 1933 (Colonial Office Secret Print, Middle East No.49) [11v] (24/284)
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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XXII
Serial No., From or to Whom,
Despatch No., &c., and Date.
Subject and Page No.
1933
222 Mr. K. W. Blaxter
(Colonial Office) to Mr.
J. G. Laithwaite (India
Office) ... ... February 1st
223 Mr. J. G. Laithwaite
(
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.
) to Mr.
C. F. A. Warner (Foreign
Office). Confidential
January 19tlh
(Copy rec. in Colonial Office
February 1st)
224 Mr. J. G. Laithwaite
(
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.
) to Mr.
K. W. Blaxter (Colonial
Office) ... ... February 2nd
225 Mr. C. F. A. Warner
(Foreign Office) to Mr.
K. W. Blaxter (Colonial
Office) ... ... February 3rd
226 Mr. F. C. Starling (Petro-
leiim Department) to Mr.
K. W. Blaxter (Colonial
Office) ... ... February 4th
227 To Acting Resident. Tele
gram, No. 2 ... February 4th
228 Acting Resident. Tele
gram ... ... February 6th
(Rec. February 6th)
229 Mr. K. W. Blaxter
(Colonial Office) to Mr.
F. C. Starling (Petro
leum Department)
February 8th
230 Mr. F. C. Starling (Petro
leum Department) to Mr.
K. W. Blaxter (Colonial
Office) ... ... February 9th
231
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.
, Kuwait.
Telegram ... February 11th
(Rec. February 11th)
232
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.
. Con
fidential ... January 20th
(Rec. February 13th)
233
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.
. Con
fidential ... February 6th
(Rec. February Hth)
Transmits, for concurrence, with reference to Nos. 21/
and 220, a draft of a more comprehensive telegram
to the Resident ...
States, with reference to No. 210, that it is not quite
olear as to precise nature of arrangement which Sir
John Cadman has in view, and asks for further
information
Acknowledges No. 229
States that no indication is shown by the Shaikh of
making a decision nor, according to him, is he likely
to do so for several weeks, but he made it clear that
any attempt to hurry him would be resented. Con
siders there are signs that he is moving in direction
of Eastern and General Syndicate
199
200
States, in reply to No. 222, that opening part of draft
telegram is not concurred in, and submits a redraft
Submits, with reference to Nos. 221 and 224, redraft
of telegram, and comments thereon ...
Concurs in enclosure in No 221 and in revised
draft in No. 225, biit suggests further revision
For reasons stated, asks that if no objection is seen
the Shaikh may be asked to avoid discussion of details
until he has decided between respective applicants
who should be informed that after decision has been
taken amendment of draft agreement may be required
in any point recommended by His Majesty's Govern
ment
States, in reply to No. 227, that necessary action has
either already been taken or is l)eing taken through
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.
, Kuwait
201
202
202
203
States reasons why addition suggested in No. 226 was
not included in telegram to the Resident ... ... 203
... 204
204
Transmits, with reference to No. 227, copy of a letter
from Anglo-Persian Oil Company stating that they
ha'v e l>een authorized to increase several payments
which will appear in revised draft concession... ... 204
With reference to No. 227, states reasons why it is im
possible for the Shaikh to make a quick decision on
the first pi oposals submitted to him by companies
Transmits copy of a letter 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.
asking
him to point out to the Shaikh that should com
panies approach him on points which are likely to
lead to such questions as telegraphs, railways, &c.
he should avoid discussing such details until he has
decided to which of the companies he is ^oino- to
grant concession ... b 2Qfi
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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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- Concessions in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kuwait, &c: correspondence, 1932-Jul 1933 (Colonial Office Secret Print, Middle East No.49)
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- front-a, front-a-i, 1r:22r, 23r:30r, 33r:33v, 37r, 39r:44v, 47r, 49r:51v, 54r:55v, 57r:58r, 59r:72v, 73v:74v, 76r:79r, 80r:80v, 81v:85v, 86v:90r, 91r, 92r:120r, 122r:140v, back-a-i, back-a
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