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Coll 6/94 'INDIAN REPRESENTATION AT JEDDA' [‎65r] (129/188)

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The record is made up of 1 file (91 folios). It was created in 24 Apr 1937-15 Nov 1948. 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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.ritish Legation,
Jedciu.
:.'&rc-j 15th# ^^15.
.Sir, •
I have the honour to transmit to you herewith
copies of tele^rfenos exchanged with the Coverniient of
about tne propoaad appolntmant of r* Jhah Jehan
■ j i r.ix- r" c i r aa ndi an ice— *OQaoX at • e.-da « will
not wear;; you with all the pPWYioWS correspondence.
. r. ehan hM bean araployod in Jedda, first
ilprimage dler-A, later as temporary Vice-donsnl,
oince 192d. ie lias always been a conscientious worker#
and in 19iki r. c.ira recoamended that h - be a. })oi v '.ted
Vice-Consul for the usual period of five years. The
Government of India a reed to appoint him until the
resumption of tie pilgrimage, but he has never received
a '"ice-Consul* s salary.
d. although the original intention was t ' end a
career oth'icer here as soon 8f3 the pilgrimage ^aa
resumed, this was not done, and it fel?. to 'r. diah
Jehan to handle the wori connected with the 19 d
il# rlmage. e did it very well, showing # tnat i
experience has given him a thorough knowledge of
pilgrimage matters. : r. Jordan felt therefore, and I
agree, that it was only fair to confirm Turn in the post,
.he five-year peri on mentioned is the normal period of
service for an Indian Vice-Consul in ^edda.
. (09 will oce t.ist the consent of the r vernment
of india is subject to the approval of His Vejesty's
«'overniTient• I venture to hope that younwill e to
the arrangement proposed which 1 think is ooth fair to
. r. >hah Johan and in the best interests of the poot.
1 have the honour to oe,
dir,
with the highest respect,
Your moa t obed X ent,
humble iervont.
i.
he 1 onourable .^nthony -.Qen, .V.,
• 9
;.c. lc. c. ,

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This file relates to British Indian (and later, Indian and Pakistani) representation in Jedda, Saudi Arabia.

The earlier correspondence (1937-1946) concerns successive appointments for the position of Indian Vice-Consul at Jedda, whose main responsibilities relate to the interests of Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. Also discussed are details regarding pay and periods of employment for postholders.

The later correspondence (1947-1948) concerns arrangements for diplomatic representation in Saudi Arabia for the newly-independent governments of India and Pakistan. It includes discussion of the Indian Government's wish to appoint its own representative in Jedda, under the rank of Consul.

The main correspondents are the following: His Majesty's Minister at Jedda (later referred to as Ambassador at Jedda; named postholders include Sir Reader William Bullard and later Laurence Barton Grafftey-Smith, succeeded by Alan Charles Trott); the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom in India (Terence Shone); officials of the Foreign Office, the 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. , the Government of India's External Affairs Department, and the Office of the High Commissioner for India in London.

The file includes two dividers which give a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year, one of which is placed at the back of the correspondence (folio 1), while the other can be found at folio 38.

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1 file (91 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file. Corresponding notes appear prior to the beginning of the correspondence (folios 90-92).

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 93; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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