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'File XXII/1 Koweit relations with British Government' [18v] (36/382)
The record is made up of 1 volume (189 folios). It was created in 13 Sep 1904-6 Apr 1916. 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, dated the 26th (received 27th) November 1904.
From—His Majesty's Secretary of State for India, London,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla.
7
Please refer to your telegram of the 19th November regarding Koweit
affairs. His Majesty’s Government adhere to the view expressed in my tele
gram of the 21st November as to the inexpediency of treating the deputation
of Captain Knox as a permanent appointment; but, having regard to the
recent conduct of the Turkish Government as to the Aden Irade and the occu
pation of the island of Babiyan, Captain Knox may remain at Koweit for the
present. After the elapse of a reasonable interval he should be withdrawn,
but instructions might be given to him to inform the Sheikh, before leaving
that he will repeat his visits and that the date of his return will depend on the
course of events. He might add that the Sheikh should address the Resident,
Bushire, if events should occur or communications be made tending to affect
the position ot the Sheikh in regard to Turkey or any Foreign Power during
the absence of the Agent from Koweit. Please consider what will be the most
convenient date for the withdrawal of Captain Knox.
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.
, London,
11 th November 1904i.
Secret.
No. 54.
To His Excellency the Eight Honourable the Governor-General of
India in Council.
My Lord,
I forward herewith, for the information of Your Excellency’s Govern
ment, a copy of the correspondence *
noted in the margin as to the posting of a
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.
to Koweit, and would
invite your attention to the letter from
the Foreign Office of the 20th October
last.
2 . I agree in the view expressed by
Lord Lansdowne as to the inexpediency
of regarding the present deputation of
Captain Knox to Koweit as a permanent
appointment, and as to the statement to be made to the Turkish Government in
reply to the inquiry by the Turkish Ambassador reported in Lord
Lansdowne’s Despatch to Mr. Townley of the 20th ultimo, No. £65, viz., that
no permanent appointment has been made by His Majesty’s Government which
• To Foreign Office, dated 13tli August 1203.
From Foreign Office, dated 13th August 19 03.
From Foreign Office, dated 3rd September
1903, and enclosures.
From Foreign Office, dated 2nd January 1904,
and enclosure.
To Foreign Office, dated 2nd June 1904.
From Foreign Office, dated 21st June 1904,
and enclosure.
From Foreign Office, dated 20th October 1904,
and enclosures.
Enclosure in Foreign Office letter of 5th
November 1904.
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The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to Kuwait relations with the British Government.
The discussion in the volume relates to:
- appointment of 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;
- visit of HM Consul, Basra;
- customs and railway negotiations;
- the Anglo-Turkish convention, 1912;
- the death of Mubarak [Shaikh Mubārak bin Ṣabāḥ Āl Ṣabāḥ], 1915, and succession of his son Jabir [Shaikh Jābir II bin Mubārak Āl Ṣabāḥ].
There are a number of letters in Arabic with their translations, for example, from Sheikh Mubarak to Percy Zachariah Cox, 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (folio 83) and to Captain William Henry Irvine Shakespear (folio 90). It also includes the Arabic text and translation 'Secret Agreement Between the British Government and Shaikh Mubarak dated the 23rd January 1899' (folios 100-102).
The file also includes a copy of the 'Maritime Truce Treaty with the Shaikh of Kuwait, of 1841 [with English and Arabic versions]' (folios 130-132).
The principal correspondents in the volume include: the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon; the Secretary of State for India; His Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople; 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Percy Zachariah Cox; the First Assistant 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Under-Secretary to the Government of India; the British Consul to Basra, F E Crow; the Vali of Bussorah; Sadun Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , Seyyid Talib Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. ; the Ruler of Kuwait, Shaikh Mubarak; 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, Captain Stuart George Knox; the British Consul at Mohammerah [Khorramshahr].
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (189 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- 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 191; 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 2-190; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- 'File XXII/1 Koweit relations with British Government'
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- front, front-i, 2r:82v, 86r:90v, 93r:103v, 106r:119v, 122r:156v, 158r:186v, back-i, back
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