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'File 4/1 General Information regarding Kuwait and Hinterland' [‎97r] (193/474)

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The record is made up of 1 file (235 folios). It was created in 1933-1948. It was written in English 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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AL SUDAH
An extensive plain forming the southernmost district
of the undetermined territory between the Kuwait
Principality and HASA. It lies in the sea; is
bound d on the north by by the district of Huzaim,
which
from/the Maqta* stream divides it; reaches on the
west to the eastern extremity of the Dhila-al-
MU’AIJIL range and to the Nu f airiyah hill at the
head of 7/adi-al-Hiyah and Zor-al-AUDHAN in HASA.
At its north end it includes the LABIBAH plain.
The length of Sudah from north-north-west to south-
south-east is thus about 60 miles; its surface is is
level and consists of dark sand. There are no
trees, but Rimth , T Andal J ,’Arfaj
grazing. The following are the principal inland
features of the district:-
'Arafjiyah. 8 miles west of Jabal Wells. The water is
% f Amudah. drinkable,depth of
^ the wells is 15 ft.
and Thamam
afford camel and other
Name
Position
Character
Remarks
Arq
12 miles north-north-
7ells. Water dangerous &
west of Takhadid, 18
miles south-south-
almost undrinkable;
depth 12 feet.
east of Maraghah in
HUZAIM, and perhaps
20 miles from the sea
Ba f al
Towards the south-west Plateau
ȣ corner of the district or
About 6 miles
in diameter.
flat-topped Bedouins
hill. oftenqcome here
from Nuqair
which is 67
miles to the
north.east.
Hamdh
hill
20 to 25 miles north Wells
by west of Nu f airiyah
Water atvl2 feet
slightly
brackish.
Naqirah miles south-east by Wells
(pronounced south of Hamdh.
Najirah)^
Water sweet;depth
of wells 12 feet.

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This file contains a number of reports concerning different aspects of life in Kuwait, including its geography, history, flora and fauna, weather, political administration and leading personalities. Unless otherwise stated, the reports' author is Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Richard Patrick Dickson (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. , Kuwait).

The reports appear as follows:

  • Note on Kuwait in 1933 incorporating Geography, Administration, History and Trade (folios 2-62)
  • Note on Villages of Kuwait State (folios 63-76)
  • Note on the Various Districts in Kuwait, Kuwait Neutral Zone, Summan Area , Hussaim and Suda (folios 77-104)
  • Notes on the "Batin" Valley, and "Dibdibba" Country (folios 105-120)
  • Note on the "Shaqq" Depression (folios 121-123)
  • Note on "Failakah" Island (folios 124-130)
  • Note on Native Craft of Kuwait (folios 131-135)
  • Note on the Prevailing Winds of Kuwait (folios 136-138)
  • Note on the Different Kinds of Fish found at Kuwait (folios 139-144)
  • Notes on the Drinking Water (Wells, etc) available in Kuwait Town, in Case of Military or Naval Operations (folios 145-147)
  • Notes on Personalities in Kuwait (folios 148-154)
  • Notes on Kuwait (folios 155-159)
  • A report on Kuwait Dhows (with odd notes attached at rear) written by Alan Villiers in 1939 (folios 160-183)
  • Leading Personalities of Kuwait written by Major Tom Hickinbotham in 1942 (folios 187-198)
  • Who's Who in Muscat written by John Baron Howes in 1942 (folios 199-209)
  • Conditions in Kuwait written by Major Maurice Patrick O'Connor Tandy in 1947 (folios 226-228)

Some of the reports contain handwritten notes in Arabic, notably when giving place names and geographical information.

Extent and format
1 file (235 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 commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 237; these numbers are written in pencil 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.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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