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Coll 29/73 'Ahwaz: grant of compensation to the Shaikh of Mohammerah on account of money he advanced towards the building of a consulate at Ahwaz' [‎38r] (77/331)

The record is made up of 1 file (164 folios). It was created in 3 Aug 1933-4 Sep 1936. 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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M In consideration of the sun of 50,300 rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. , paid to we
*by His Majesty’s Government In the United Kingdom end the
^Government of India, the receipt of which I hereby
rt acknowledge, I agree to waive all claims whatsoever which
*1 my now have against the said Governments or either of them;
w and I further undertake, In the event of the said Governments
*or either of them or any official, oervent or employee of
’•either of them, purchasing or occupying the piece of land
*at Ahwas on which I undertook in 1924 to erect buildings for
w the Government of India not to make, either at the time of
’’the purchase or at sny previous or subseauent time, any
M claim whatsoever regarding such lend or any part thereof or
"in respect of any building thereon or of any materials
’’purchased for the purpose of building thtreon against either
”of the said Governments or any such official, servant or
’’employee whether for the ownership, occupation, us© or
”enjoyment of the whole or any part thereof or of any right
’’in connexion therewith or for sny damages or other payment or
’’in any other manner whatsoever*”
4* It is very desirable that any charge in connexion
with the proposed ex-gratia payment to the Sheikh should be
met from the Diplomatic and Consulfr vote for the current
financial yesr, and I shall, therefore, be glad if you will deal
with this matter as expeditiously as possible and endeavour to
obtain the desired undertaking md make the payment in Buch
time as to be able to inform m of it by telegram before
March 2Qth*
I am, «ith great truth and regard,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(For the secretary of State)

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The file concerns the British Consulate site and buildings at Ahwaz, rented from the Shaikh of Mohammerah.

The file covers:

  • affairs of Shaikh of Mohammerah with the Persian Government, 1933
  • payment of compensation to Shaikh of Mohammerah for the loss of a sum of money advanced by him in 1924 for the construction of the new Ahwaz Consulate buildings, 1934
  • disposal of Consulate building materials at Ahwaz, 1933
  • death of Shaikh of Mohammerah, 1936
  • late Sheikh of Mohammerah's property in Kuwait, 1936.

The file is composed of correspondence between the Shaikh of Mohammerah, the British Legation at Tehran, 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 Treasury, the Office of Works, and 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.

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1 file (164 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 166; 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.

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Coll 29/73 'Ahwaz: grant of compensation to the Shaikh of Mohammerah on account of money he advanced towards the building of a consulate at Ahwaz' [‎38r] (77/331), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/3649, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100049396981.0x00004e> [accessed 10 May 2024]

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