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'File 5/C Kuwait Najd Boundary' [‎6r] (11/468)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (231 folios). It was created in 1 Nov 1920-24 Feb 1923. 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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Telegram (P)
From Politioal, Bahrain.
To Hishcom; repeated Buahire <& Kuwait.
No. 396-C*
Dated 2nd (Reed 3rd) November 1920*
Reference your telegram of 31st October the number of which ie
mutilated. Ihave not received your telegram No. 12592 of 19 th Oct.
Kindly repeat it with any fresh instructions that may be necessary.
Telegram (P)
From Political, Bahrain.
To Highcom; repeated to Kuwait, Bushire & Navy.
No. 399-C.
Dated 3rd November 1920.
Ihn Sa'ud writing on 20th October forwards two letters addressed to
you. The first contains an original missive from Imam Yahya of the
Yaman, advising Ibn Sa’ud to make peace with the Sharif, in order
to counteract the intrigues of people (mutilated group) who are
actively engaged in sowing dissention amongst the Arabs. Ibn Sa’ud w
commenting on the letter says it brings out all his previous state
ments regarding King Husain^ anticipated policy and proves that he
is untiring in his efforts to form a sort of strategical anti-Euro
pean league.
The contents of the second letter are as follows:- Ibn Sa'ud reports
that during his absence at 'Uquair his force guarding the northern
/
frontier encountered the low-class rabble collected by Salim, and
both sides suffered casualties. He considers it important to inform
you of the occurrence and urges you most earnestly to settle the
dispute with Kuwait, otherwise there may be a great conflagration.
He again reminds you that he will only accept you as arbitrator and
once more refuses the mediation of any Arab chief. He wants to know
whether Salim is independent ant free from control or not. He is
restraining his force out of a desire to please his friends, the
British Government, He reminds you that Salim is well known and of
no importance. Letters posted today.

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Content

The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, printed reports, and notes for the period from November 1920 to February 1923 relating to the Kuwait/Najd boundary.

The main topics discussed include:

The volume includes an index (folio 232) which lists topics including: air reconnaissance; boundary, Kuwait-Iraq; Chasib mission; Council for Kuwait; letters with Ibn Sa'ud; trade with Najd.

The principal correspondents in the volume include: 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. , Bahrain; 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 (James Carmichael More); the Civil Commissioner in Mesopotamia, Baghdad (Arnold Talbot Wilson).

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1 volume (231 folios)
Arrangement

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

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 233; 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 2-232; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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