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'File 5/2 IV Kuwait Neutral Zone' [82r] (163/598)
The record is made up of 1 file (297 folios). It was created in 11 Nov 1939-27 Feb 1947. 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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II'IDIA OFFICE,
WHITEHALL, S.W.l.
Ext. 2U7A3. lAth May, 19L3.
UHGEICT
Dear Sir,
V/ith reference to your letter of May Sth, reference ^
A F //s G regarding the intention of Mr.R, 0.Rhoades to visi
Koweit to' discuss qua. tion of the Neutral Zone with His
Highness the Sheikh, I think I should let you know that the
Political authorities in the Gulf have now informed us that his
Hie-hness has stated that he will not discuss this subject with
Mrf Rhoades or anyone else. It appears that when His Highness
previously stated that he had no objection to Kr.Rhoades vl ^t,
he was under the impression that it would bo in connection with
your Company’s Sulphur Concession.
As you are no doubt aware, the Sheikh's present refusal
to discuss the auestion of the Neutral Zone is in accordance with
the attitude which he has consistently maintained for a number
of years
You will no doubt wish to inform Mr. Rhoades at once of
this development, in case in the circumstances he may decide
to cancel the arrangements for his visit.
Yours «c.,
(Sd) R.PEEL.
William Smellie, Esq., ^ ,
The Eastern Gulf Oil Company,Limited,
3, London Wall Buildings,
E. C. 2.
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This file contains correspondence relating to the extraction of oil in the Neutral Zone between Kuwait, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Most of the papers discuss negotiations between the British government and the ruler of Kuwait, and the various oil companies involved in oil operations in the Neutral Zone at the time. Of note are several letters by Major Frank Holmes acting on behalf of the Eastern and General Syndicate.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (297 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 299; 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. Additional irregular foliation sequences are present in parallel; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is present between ff 71-111 and ff 130-298 and is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- Reference
- IOR/R/15/5/255
- Title
- 'File 5/2 IV Kuwait Neutral Zone'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:4v, 6r:10v, 13r:20v, 22r:57v, 59r:67v, 69r:86v, 88r:97v, 99r:112v, 114r:115v, 117r:122v, 124r:126v, 128r:158v, 160r:204v, 206r:221v, 224r:228v, 230r:298v, back-i, back
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence