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'File 4/1 General Information regarding Kuwait and Hinterland' [‎118r] (235/474)

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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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HA?AR.
Wells.22. Three largest and with best water at
northern limit of well area. Water plentiful but
liable to be fouled by animals.
Average depth . 150 feet and 10 feet of water.
Average diameter gff at mouth . 8 feet.
Landing Ground . Good in vicinity
Armoured car action . Wells easily approachable
but surface of surrounding ground not good for
operations owing to soft patches .
UMM AR RUDHUIIAH .
Wells . 25. Excellent water.
Average depth . 90 feet and 15 feet of water.
Average diameter at mouth . Three large wells 15
feet remainder approximately 5 feet.
Landing Ground . None in vicinity, nearest good
area 2 miles N.S. of wells suitable for all types.
Armoured Gar Action .Very rocky surroundings un
suitable for car action.
Note. These wells are especially important and are
very well known tribal watering places winter and
summer.
UQUBBA . Wells . 4 large well defined wells v/ithin 100
yards radius of one another each with approximately
10 troughs around well head. Water is good.
Average depth .150 feet and 5 feet of water.
Average diameter at mouth . 20 feet.
Landing Ground . Suitable landing ground all types
in immediate vicinity.
Armoured Car Action . Conditions suitable for
Armoured Car approach and operations. Some care
necessary in negotiating descent to reach well area
NOTE.
Wells are situated in a depression about three mile
across fertile in winter.
Not to be confused with the much larger depression
situated across the dividing ridge to the South
West.
SA1IAH. 3 Wells» 52.Good water.
Average Depth. 60 feet and 10 feet of water.
Average diameter at mouth. 5 feet to 10 feet.
Landing GroundT Good in vicinity all types.
Armourect Car a"ction. Conditions suitable over
extensive level plain, good surface.
The following wells also reported.
BA3HUK AREA.
4-*) Not very plentiful permanent supply of water,
SARAB.
WASIT. 5.) but sufficient for immediate needs of raiders
RATAWIYaH 4.) up to five thousand strong.
SHALLAIA. 1.)
LATHIBA. 8.) and one well three miles fcouth of GULAIB
(some reports state that a greater number of wells
exist at Matriba).
HASANAH. )
AL B0LI.) Reported winter rain pools only.
MATAUTA.)
NOTE.
(a) After Rukhamiyah raid Duwish is reported to
have used Umm ar Rudhummah wells for several days.
(b) After Jarishan raid Hafar wells are reported
to have been used as a main source for water.

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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.

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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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