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Concessions in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kuwait, &c: correspondence, 1932-Jul 1933 (Colonial Office Secret Print, Middle East No.49) [‎56r] (113/284)

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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8. In amplification of the fourth paragraph of my telegram No. C/222 dated the
23rd June, 1933, I would say that the Bahrein Petroleum Company, Limited, appear
to be most apprehensive of the activities of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, Limited,
and it is most important that we should not appear to them to be favouring the Anglo-
Persian Oil Company, Limited. I, therefore, strongly recommend, from the local
point of view, that I should be authorized to inform (verbally, on the ground that he is
not the Chief Local Representative) Mr. Skinner, Fields Manager of the Bahrein
Petroleum Company, Limited, on behalf of His Excellency Shaikh Hamad bin 'Isa A1
Khalifah, that a communication has been received from another oil interest expressing
a wish to negotiate for the territory remaining after the Bahrein Petroleum Company,
Limited, have chosen their 100,000 acres. The official approach of the Anglo-Persian
Oil Company, Limited, cannot, in the nature of things, remain confidential (even if it
is still that now) for more than a few days, and I should prefer knowledge of the written
communication of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, Limited, to come to the Bahrein
Petroleum Company, Limited, from me (or through His Majesty's Government), rather
than that it should come to the ears of Mr. Skinner and that he should then approach me
on the subject.
9. I would request telegraphic orders on the seventh and eighth paragraphs of
this letter.
I have, &c.,
G. Loch,
Lieutenant-Colonel.
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.
The Honourable 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. , Bushire.
Copy of letter dated the 15th June, 1933, from Major Frank Holmes, Chief Local
Representative, the Bahrein Petroleum Company, Limited, Millhill, Sandon, near
Chelmsford, Essex, to 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.
1. The Board of Directors of the Bahrein Petroleum Company, Limited, have
now had an opportunity of studying the offer of His Excellency Shaikh Hamad bin Isa A1
Khalifah, Ruler of Bahrein, as contained in my letter to you dated 17th May, 1933. It
will be noted from the terms and conditions defined later herein that several modi
fications have been made, as to the manner of payments and the recovery of such
payments, but not as to the total amounts discussed and defined in my letter of 17th
May, 1933, and tentatively agreed by me with His Excellency the Shaikh, but subject
to the approval of the Honourable 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. and of the
Board of the Bahrein Petroleum Company, Limited.
2. I have been instructed by the Directors to make the offer as expressed below.
The Directors agree generally the amount of the loans to the Bahrein Government and
the payments to be made to the private purse of His Excellency the Shaikh (as per my
letter 17th May, 1933), but the Directors consider that the payments (b. 17th May,
1933) as well as the loan (paragraph 2, 17th May, 1933) requested by the Bahrein
Government, should also be subject to recovery from royalties on oil.
3. In consideration of the payments hereinafter reserved and contained in
exercise of his powers as Ruler and Sovereign of his Dominions for himself and Heirs
and subjects, to grant unto the Bahrein Petroleum Company, Limited, the exclusive
right and easements whereby the Company shall be entitled throughout the whole of
that portion of His Excellency the Shaikh's territories, including all the islands and all
territorial waters, remaining after excluding and apart from that area already covered
by the Concession Agreement dated 2nd December, 1926, to explore and search the
surface for oil and cognate products of the above-mentioned area as described in this
Present upon the following terms and conditions :—
(a) Upon the day His Excellency Shaikh Hamad bin 'Isa A1 Khalifah, Ruler of
Bahrein, signs and seals the Deed Instrument covering the area (described
in paragraph 3 hereof) and Initial payment by the Company of the sum of
Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. fifty thousand (50,000) shall be made for the private purse of His
Excellency Shaikh Hamad and in addition to the initial payment of Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.

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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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