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File 2182/1913 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf Situation in El Katr Policy towards Bin Saud' [‎136v] (274/543)

The record is made up of 1 volume (269 folios). It was created in 18 Nov 1913-22 Nov 1916. It was written in English and French. 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 have replied with promises of future help when he should have the power which
he does not possess at present.
4. Referring to Foreign Department telegram No. D.S.-166 of 17th March to
your address, it may perhaps be observed that Bin Sa’ud will be more likely to
accept with gratitude and readiness any arrangement which we may make on his
behalf with the Turks if they, as well as he, are asked to defer action pending the
result of the negotiations. Captain Shakespear, who was at Riadh on the 10th
ultimo, informs me that Bin Sa’ud had then already heard of the Turkish attempts
at mobilisation, and it will naturally be more difficult to restrain him unless such
preparations on their part are suspended.
Letter from His Excellency Saiyid Muhammad ’Arif bin 1 usuf, Wali of Suriya
(Syria), to His Excellency Shaikh Sir Mubarak as Sabah, dated 12 Eabi-ul-
Awwal 1332 (9th February 1914).
After compliments,
The bearer of this letter is my son, Binbashi Saiyid ’Umar Fauzi, who is sent
to you by His Excellency Anwar Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , the War Minister of the Ottoman Govern
ment, to discuss with you that which concerns the welfare of the countries and
peoples, and, by your means, to come in touch with Abd-ul-Aziz bin Sa’ud.
So it is hoped that you will furnish him with your advice and supply him with
a letter to the person referred to, saying that this, my son, is the confidential agent
of the Minister alluded to for the discussion of all matters relating to those parts
(Nejd) : also that meeting him is meeting me, and to trust him is to trust the
Government and the Minister above-mentioned. And I pray that God will give
you (Mubarak) prosperity and success in what lies before you, you will then gain
from this affair great future reward, universal praise, and the approval of the
Sultan. Please give my regards to your sons, and salaam.
Letter from, Binbashi Saiyid ’Vmar Fauzi bin ’Arif, representative of the Ottoman
War Minister, to His Excellency Sir Mubarak as Sabah, dated 21 Rabi-al-
Akhir 1332 (19th March 1914).
After compliments,
In addition to what Your Excellency has learned from the letters which I
placed before you when I arrived here and that which I have represented to
you verbally, I beg to lay before you (in writing) the special mission in which I
am employed by the Minister for War, Anwar Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , namely, that I should meet His
Excellency the Amir Abd-ul-Aziz as Sa’ud and discuss with him in a friendly manner
measures to terminate the present difficulties which are not hidden from Your
Excellency : and my hope from you is that you will write a letter to the aforesaid
Amir asking him to come to some place which you consider suitable for our meet-
conference, which may be close at hand to enable me to communicate with
the \\ ar Minister by telegraph. I have hopes that you and I may agree in this
matter, so that through us the shedding of Muslim blood may be avoided, and
thereby you will gam future reward from Heaven and praise from our Muham
madan brethren, and salaam.
Letter from His Excellency Anwar Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , Ottoman War Minister, to His Excellency
Sir Mubarak as Sabah — undated.
After compliments,
Know, oh brother, that the Moslem world is at the present time attacked by
enemies loin a sices and places and that it stands among them all practically
without a helper or supporter. Moreover her own people have deserted her, and
the enemies have come in between her and them by means of tricks, lies, and decep
tions Now we, her friends, in obedience to the Divine command and the incum-
K-n seivice of the revealed religion, have decided upon guarding zealously what is
°f“ to Isla!n and collecting those who profess the unity of God as proclaimed by

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This volume contains part 2 of the subject 'Persia Gulf'. It primarily concerns British policy towards Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] following the latter's occupation of Ottoman-ruled El Hassa [Al Hasa]. Included in the volume are the following:

Correspondents include the following:

The part includes a divider that gives the subject and part number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in the part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

Extent and format
1 volume (269 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The subject 2182 (Persia Gulf) consists of 8 volumes: IOR/L/PS/10/384-391. The volumes are divided into 12 parts with part 1 comprising the first volume, part 2 comprising the second volume, part 3 comprising the third volume, parts 4-5 comprising the fourth volume, part 6 comprising the fifth volume, parts 7-8 comprising the sixth volume, parts 9-10 comprising the seventh volume, and parts 11-12 comprising the eighth volume.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 271; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 6-270; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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