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'File XXII/1 Koweit relations with British Government' [114r] (227/382)
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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ourselves than to him. I was not specially authorised to
give him the purport of the Secretary of State’s telegram
in writing! but I do not think I should have got his assurance
in writing without it, and my refusal to give it would have
aroused
undesirable suspicion of our good faith in his mind.
11, We separated a few minutes later and he subsequently
sent me the letter of acceptance of which I attach a tranola-
Knclosure tion. Hie first portion is based on lines sug
gested to him by myself; the remainder, from the words ”1 would
only represent” onwards, is not meant by him to detract from
his acceptance; but merely reminds us of the 5 questions of
Succession, Customs, and Admission of iXiropean foreigners to
Kuwait in connection with which he either foresees difficulty
and claims our support, or feels that the situation needs clear
ing by the light of the Convention.
\7ith the first two matters I have dealt sufficiently in
• the foregoing paragraphs. As regards the third, hie future
attitude towards foreigners, Shaikh hobarak incidentally re
ferred to the question of the overtures made to him in the past
by Messrs wonokhaus & Co,, and enquired whether his obligation
to adrait a Turkish Agent involved any obligation or permission
to admit other foreigners. I replied that our advice to him
to keep Kessrs wonokhaus and others at a safe distance had re
ference partly to the indefinite nature of his status vis a vis
the Turks, a fact which was likely to afford such persons oppor
tunities for intrigue. I continued that my personal view was
that the regulation and establishment of his status by the pre
sent Convention somewhat altered the position, but X explained
that the terns of the convention only provided for and referred
to the admission of a Turkish Agent, and did not affect his
existing understanding with us as regards others; so that X
considered that it was still obligatory for him to consult us
before admitting other foreigners. I concluded, however, that
I would, if he desired, make a fresh refe'renoe to Government
with regard to the case of Messrs Wonckhaue and ascertain their
views. Shaikh Uobarak agreed that that was the best course to
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views.
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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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- IOR/R/15/5/59
- Title
- 'File XXII/1 Koweit relations with British Government'
- Pages
- 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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