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'File XXII/1 Koweit relations with British Government' [109r] (217/382)
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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mid-charmol theory; but on the whole, except f^Fthe necessity
of travelling over old ground again, we had little treble in
this connection# The Shaikh did not again raise the question
of the definition of ”connection w , in reference to the rela
tion of islands to the Rain-land at low water; while on the
subject of Hakki Pasha’s reservation in regard to the Xhaiyin
lands, he was surprisingly sensible, confident no doubt in
the thought that in view of established local facts, it has
no concrete significance.
4. W© then went on to deal with the question of the Ri
verain Cotaniiscion, in which connection translations of such
of the provi cions of the Convention as affect %ham: ©rah were
read and explained to the Ghaikh. He was very uneasy as to
the probably troublesome results which might be expected to
ensue from- the control of the whole of the waters of the
river, and voasols afloat thereon, by a Turkish Coisrniosion,
and from the Inevitable activities of Its oubordinate employes.
In discussing this problem he again raised the question of
i
the mid-channel line, arguing that from.the point where the
K&run, a Persian river, joins the Shatt-al-Arab, it surely was
only fair that Persia should share the possession of the river.
But as M&ji Rais was not present on this occasion and we had
already been talking for over 3 hours and the Shaikh was get
ting tired, we were unable to dispose of the question of the
Comnisalon at thio sitting and therefore adjourned, leaving
the translation with the -haikh for further study and discus
sion with h&ji Hals* and with the intention of finishing with
it at the Ghaikh’a return visit to me* Meanwhile, and indeed
all along, the latter expressed hie firm intention, after
talking things out, to comply with our final advice in the
matter*
6 . Before parting company I asked him to arrange with his
guest, Shaikh Mobarak, for me to visit hi© the following fore
noon, and told ;dialkh Khaza* briefly what I had to say to the
former* himself took a sensible view of the question of
the location of & Turkish Agent, recognising ite on© convenient
aspect
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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].
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- 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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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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