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Concessions in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kuwait, &c: correspondence, 1932-Jul 1933 (Colonial Office Secret Print, Middle East No.49) [‎49v] (100/284)

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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[To [1] : I am sending a copy of the note to Warner, Moore, and Laithwaite,
asking whether they have any observations.]
[To [2], [3], ,[4] : I am writing on similar lines to [To [2] : Moore and Laith
waite;] [To [3] : Warner and Laithwaite;] '[To [4] : Warner and Moore;] and am
sending a copy of a note to Starling for his observations on one or two points.]
Yours, &c.,
K. W. BLAXTER.
18135/33 [No. 196].
No. 89.
The POLITICAL EESIDENT to the SECEETAEY OF STATE.
(Received 3.25 p.m., 26th June, 1933.)
[Answered by No. 91.]
(Paraphrase.)
26th June. No. 16. Addressed to Secretary of State for the Colonies copy
by mail to Government of India.
My telegram No. 15 of 22nd June. # 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. Bahrein telegraphs that
he has received a letter dated 15th Junet from Holmes which elaborates the fiction of
the Shaikh's " offer " and contains the Company's " counter offer " the chief
modification in which is that the Company consider that 20 monthly payments to
Bahrein Government (£>) of Holmes' letter of 17th May| should be recovered from
royalties as in the 2nd paragraph of that letter.
2. 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. suggests that this letter be communicated to Bahrein
Government simultaneously with the Anglo-Persian Oil Company's letter (paragraph 3
of my above-mentioned telegram). I concur in this suggestion.
3. 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. suggests also that the Bahrein Petroleum Company, who
are already suspicious of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company's activities should be told by
us, on the Shaikh's behalf, of the proposals of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company in
general terms as coming from " another oil interest." The Anglo-Persian Oil Company
is the only other oil interest and I suggest that Bahrein Petroleum Company be
informed accordingly, the Anglo-Persian Oil Company's headquarters in London
being informed first.
18135/33 [No. 197].
No. 90.
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. to the SECRETARY OF STATE.
(Received 10.29 a.m., 27th June, 1933.)
Telegram.
[Answered by No. 91.]
(Paraphrase.)
No. 17 op 27 th June. As Chisholm of Anglo-Persian Oil Company is due to
arrive in Bahrein on the 29th June 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. , Bahrein, so as to avoid the
imputation from the Bahrein Petroleum Company that he is holding up their offer
in order to favour the Anglo-Persian Oil Company is anxious to make communications
referred to in 2nd paragraph and 3rd paragraph of my telegram of 26th June, No. 16§
to the Bahrein Government before Chisholm arrives. I concur. Please'telegraph
reply urgently. "
* No. 86.
t See sub-enclosure in enclosure 2 in No. 106.
I Enclosure in No. 85.
No. 89.

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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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