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‘File 14/3 VOL. II A_G_E_N_C_Y S_T_A_F_F LEAVE, APPOINTMENTS, ETC., OF CLERICAL ESTABLISHMENT' [3r] (5/12)
The record is made up of 1 file (6 folios). It was created in 26 Mar 1949-2 May 1949. 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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The Political
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
,
Kuwait.
30th March, *49
Thank you for your letter No.48/29/49
dated the 18th March, 1949.
have spoken to Mr. Abdul Mohsin and
he has accented Rs.557/-. That matter is now settled,
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2. as regards Mr. Kadoo, he is very much
distressed that the rise in pay proposed for him amounts
only to Rs.17/8/- and I have been unable to propitiate i >“ f
him. Indeed he has submitted an application v/hich I /
forward and support with the request bhat something should
mnxbe done to ire rease his rate of pay immediately.
You are not, naturally, acquainted witn Mr. Kadoo
and perhaps I may explain that he is a Christian
gentleman of an old Mosul! family of very high standing,
before ipining the
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
he was a teacher in English
and Arabic and except for a few lapses in idiom ne would
pass for an European.
3. The Oil Company a few years ago offered
bo send him home and give him a special course of
training and on his return to Kuwait 0 ive him pay at
a rate about double of what he is now getting from
His Majesty’s Government. He could earn this today.
4. His daily work is contacting the senior
bheikhs of the Kuwait Government and the merchants
to whom he is well known and who highly respect him.
Another point I should like to make it clear that the
Interpreter in this
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
always works under great
difficulties since he must be acceptable to the Sheikh
and to the Kuwait Government and serve H.M.G. at the
same time.
5. I think it is essential some means of
enhancing hispay are found, and perhaps a special
allowance of Rs.200/- per mensem as Personal allowance
could be arranged. I am sorry to press the matter, but
I feel the case is urgent and deserving.
A.J. Johnson, Esq.,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Residency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India.
,
Bahrain.
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The file contains three letters: from Mr Israel Ibrahim Kadoo, Interpreter at the Kuwait Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. 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. at Kuwait, asking for an increase in rent allowance for his house; from 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. at Kuwait to 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. at Bahrain, in support of the application; and from the Secretary to 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. to Mr E A Netting in the Establishment and Organisation Department of the Foreign Office in London, urging approval. This correspondence includes details of Mr Kadoo’s remuneration, family background, past employment and the importance of his role to the work of the British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Kuwait. There is also a passing reference to the increased pay of Mr Abdul Mohsin, the Passport Clerk. Both 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. and 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. express the view that Foreign Office approval for an immediate increase in pay and allowances to the Kuwait Agency’s two clerks is essential for the retention of their services, given the high cost of living in Kuwait and the higher pay offered by the oil companies.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 6; 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.
A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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