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File 18/2 'Koweit Customs' [27r] (53/410)
The record is made up of 1 file (203 folios). It was created in 30 Aug 1907-22 Dec 1928. It was written in English, French and Arabic. 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 documents being presented by other than himself. As a matter of fact we
can only assume what this Bond really is, for we are unaware of its conditions
and have only learned of its existence through the Steamers Agents. As w r e have
no Agent in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
to act for us, and as the Banks who hold the docu
ments have no means of forcing payment, we place these facts before you to see
if you can help us in the matter.
We may add that on December 5th, we put the position of affairs before the
Secretary of the Manchester Guardian Society for the Protection of Trade and
caused him to send a letter to Boodey reviewing the situation and demanding
payment, but their letter has been ignored.
We understand that of comparatively recent date Kuwait has become a
British Protectorate. If this is so, we presume the Crown will be represented by
some person of authority, or in any event will have means of enforcing its authority,
and would be in a position to take up the matter with the Customs authorities or
with the Shaikh, at Kuwait.
We, therefore, respectfully ask your assistance in placing the matter before the
Foreign Office to ascertain if they can assist us in obtaining satisfaction.
We feel confident that if the Foreign Office can get in touch with the Kuwait
authorities and point out to them the irregularity of the action of the Customs
officials a speedy settlement would be effected. Should it also be found after
further enquiry that only part of the goods have been released in the manner
stated, we desire that pressure be put upon Mr. Boodey to enforce an immediate
clearance of all shipments made to him.
We enclose you a list of the shipments relative to this letter and we shall be
pleased to place at your disposal any further information you may desire.
We remain, etc.,
(Signed) A. T. SHASHOUA AND COMPANY.
The Secretary,
Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
Mark.
Bales.
Steamer.
Bill No.
Amount.
£
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The file contains correspondence relating to Customs charges and procedures at the Port of Kuwait, Customs co-operation between the Kuwait Customs authorities, the Persian Customs authorities at Bushire and the British Collector of Customs at Basra, and also detailed reports of the negotiations in 1923 between the Ruler of Kuwait and Ibn Saud (the Sultan of Najd) about proposed Najd Customs collection at Kuwait. The majority of the correspondence is between the British 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 and the British 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 Bushire. It includes several letters of complaint received from British companies and commercial agents operating in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , mainly with regard to import and export charges levied on their shipped goods by the Kuwait Customs authorities. The Arabic correspondence in the file consists mainly of an exchange of letters between 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 and the Ruler of Kuwait. There is also a small amount of correspondence in French from the Inspector General of Persian Customs at Bushire to 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. at Bushire, in 1927 and 1928.
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- 1 file (203 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 205; 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. Two irregular additional foliation sequences are present in parallel; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Condition: a small amount of text is difficult to read because the edge of the paper is torn (folios 105, 145 and 146).
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- English, French and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/5/53
- Title
- File 18/2 'Koweit Customs'
- Pages
- 26v:27r
- Author
- Messrs A T Shashoua and Company
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